Functionalized and Composite Polymeric Membranes for Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Since the first synthetic membranes were made by Bechhold in 1907, membrane materials and processes have known continuous development for and thanks to a multitude of practical applications. After a slow start stemming from lack of knowledge of polymer chemistry and physical chemistry of polymer solutions, membrane synthesis took off as a technological solution to filter and purify water after the end of World War II. As a result of their main role as separation functional materials, these materials attracted researchers within the biomedical field. Starting with Prof. Georg Haas, who was the pioneer of hemodialysis experiments, more and more applications have been developed, such as artificial oxygenators and drug delivery systems.The aim of this Special Issue is to deliver new insights into recent advances in membrane applications within the biomedical field. We look forward to receiving submissions describing original research or focused reviews related to the design, materials, synthesis methods, characterization, and process developments of polymeric membranes. This can include:

- Functionalized membranes for the biomedical field;

- Composite membranes for the biomedical field;

- Biomimetic membranes;

- Membranes for hemodialysis;

- Membranes for osseointegration;

- Cytotoxicity evaluation of membranes;

- Membranes for pharmaceutical processes and industry;

- Membranes for artificial livers or lungs;

- Drug delivery with membranes.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Ioan Voicu
Guest Editor

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