Novel Membranes and Coatings for Biomedical and Food Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 4226
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecules at interfaces; lipids; peptides; biopolymers; nanostructure; intermolecular interactions; biomimetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is devoted to biomimetic membranes and coatings that can be particularly beneficial for biomedical and food applications, including drug delivery, immunotherapy, and regenerative medicine, as well as food fortification and packaging. It covers the preparation and characterization of the newest generation of membranes and coatings that are being especially designed to allow the incorporation and/or controlled release of specific additives (minerals, vitamins, drugs, etc.); extracellular matrix imitation to promote cell adhesion, migration, and tissue regeneration; and food quality improvement in accordance with dietary recommendations for a healthy and balanced diet. The scope of the project includes the following: (1) physicochemical characteristics at the molecular level to elucidate how different components are arranged and distributed and interact with/within the membrane; (2) preparation of membrane-coated and membrane-based biomaterials; (3) determination of properties such as structural, wetting, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and sensory; (4) new advances in the incorporation/release of bioactive compounds and nutrients; (5) biocompatibility assessment; (6) optimization of coating methodology; and (7) design and development of biocompatible and edible coatings. Original research papers and reviews are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Jurak Małgorzata
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- model cell membranes
- biocompatible and edible coatings
- bioactive compounds
- nutrients
- biomaterials
- surface characteristics
- dispersion systems
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