Recent Advances of Hydrogel Materials for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Medicinal Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional nanoparticles; surface modifications; drug delivery; tissue engineering
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2. Institut de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia—IN2UB, Universitat de Barcelona, Avda. Diagonal, 1, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Interests: stimulus responsive nanoparticles; drug delivery; biocompatibility; selective toxicity; in vitro cell culture; superhydrophobicity; chronic wounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydrogels have attracted significant attention in biomedical applications owing to their unique properties, such as high water content, biocompatibility, and adjustable mechanical characteristics. Recent advancements in hydrogel materials have primarily focused on augmenting their functionality for applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing. Innovations in smart hydrogels, which respond to environmental stimuli including pH, temperature, and specific biomolecules, have facilitated controlled and localized drug release, thereby enhancing therapeutic efficacy.
Furthermore, the incorporation of bioactive compounds and nanoparticles into hydrogel matrices has been demonstrated to promote cellular behaviors such as proliferation and differentiation, rendering them ideal scaffolds for tissue regeneration. Additionally, advancements in three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies have enabled the precise fabrication of hydrogels with complex structures, allowing the development of customizable biomaterials that can closely mimic the extracellular matrix.
In summary, ongoing research in hydrogel materials holds great promise for the future of personalized medicine, providing innovative solutions to complex biomedical challenges.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and reviews. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Tze Wen Chung
Dr. Maria del Carmen Morán
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogels
- biomedical applications
- hydrogel synthesis
- tissue engineering
- drug delivery systems
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