Next-Generation Biomaterials from Polysaccharides: Green, Functional, and Biomedical
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 7
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Interests: biobased and biodegradable composites; colloidal; surface chemistry; medical textiles and devices; active packaging
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Interests: surface interactions; surface charge; coatings; biopolymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polysaccharides are emerging as key components in the development of next-generation biomaterials, thanks to their renewable origin, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and exceptional chemical versatility. These natural polymers can be engineered into films, hydrogels, nanofibers, and hybrid systems, serving as bioactive materials or delivery platforms for therapeutic agents. Their role spans a wide range of biomedical applications, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, implant coatings, and wound healing. Recent advances in green processing, chemical modification, and nano-structuring techniques, such as electrospinning and 3D printing, have expanded their functional capabilities, paving the way for smart, responsive, and personalized medical systems.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, reviews, and short communications that highlight the design, modification, and biomedical application of polysaccharide-based materials. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Drug delivery systems (micro- and nanocarriers, responsive release);
- Implant coatings and surface functionalization;
- Electrospun nanofibers and biomedical textiles;
- Hydrogels for wound healing and regenerative medicine;
- Scaffolds for tissue engineering and cell therapy;
- Green and sustainable processing of polysaccharide biomaterials.
Prof. Dr. Lidija Fras Zemljič
Dr. Matej Bracic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polysaccharide
- biomaterial
- biomedicine
- drug delivery
- coating
- electrospinning
- hydrogel
- scaffold
- tissue engineering
- sustainability lease
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