Synthesis and Characterization of Hybrid Biomaterials for Life Sciences
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: geopolymers; sol–gel technology; biomaterials; bioglass; organic/inorganic hybrid materials; drug delivery; thin films
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Interests: geopolymers; alkali-activated materials; sol–gel chemistry; hybrid materials; composites; antimicrobial assessment; FT-IR spectroscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the design, synthesis, and characterization of hybrid biomaterials, composed of organic polymers (e.g., chitosan, alginate, polyethylene glycol) and inorganic components (e.g., silica, hydroxyapatite, bioactive glass), with potential applications in diverse areas of the life sciences, including biomedical engineering, natural and active packaging, drug delivery, biosensing, and tissue engineering. Hybrid materials are developed using methods such as sol–gel synthesis, surface functionalization, self-assembly, in situ deposition, physical blending, and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), to achieve tailored structures and bioactive properties for life science applications. We particularly welcome contributions focused on hybrid materials, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Advanced synthesis approaches (e.g., sol–gel, self-assembly, in situ methods);
- Structural, thermal, spectroscopic, and morphological characterization;
- Evaluation of bioactivity, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties;
- Design of controlled-release systems for therapeutic agents;
- Development of functional packaging with natural active compounds;
- Assessment of stability and performance in biological environments;
- Applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery, biosensing, and related life science fields.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue between chemists, materials scientists, engineers, and biotechnologists to advance the field of hybrid biomaterials for life sciences.
Prof. Dr. Michelina Catauro
Dr. Antonio D’Angelo
Guest Editors
Dr. Marika Fiorentino
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- hybrid material
- biomaterials
- drug release
- antimicrobial test
- chemical characterization
- natural polymers
- bioactivity assessment
- bioactivity
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