Emerging Polymeric Excipients in Shaping the Future of Solid Drug Delivery
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 150
Special Issue Editor
Interests: formulation; drug delivery; drug targeting; vesicular carriers; microparticles; anticancers; niosomes; transfersomes; microsponges; sphingosomes; mucoadhesive; gastroretentive; transdermal; kinetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancements in pharmaceutical sciences have underscored the critical role of polymeric excipients in revolutionizing solid drug delivery systems. This Special Issue explores cutting-edge developments in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of emerging polymeric excipients that address contemporary drug formulation and delivery challenges.
The focus will be on innovative polymers that enhance drug solubility, stability, bioavailability, and controlled release, paving the way for effective therapeutic solutions. Topics include but are not limited to biocompatible and biodegradable polymers, stimuli-responsive systems, multifunctional excipients, and the integration of advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and polymeric nanoparticles. Contributions highlighting regulatory considerations, safety evaluations, and the role of polymeric excipients in overcoming formulation hurdles for poorly water-soluble or unstable drugs are particularly welcome.
This Special Issue seeks to bring together researchers, industry professionals, and regulatory experts to share insights into how polymeric excipients can shape the future of solid drug delivery, ensuring improved patient outcomes and driving innovation in pharmaceutical technology and innovations.
Yours sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Bazigha K. Abdul Rasool
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymeric excipients
- solid dosage forms
- drug delivery systems
- controlled drug release
- biodegradable polymers
- mucoadhesive polymers
- smart polymers in drug delivery
- pH-sensitive polymers
- sustained-release systems
- gastro-retentive drug delivery
- hydrogel-based excipients
- natural polymers
- synthetic polymers
- biocompatible polymers
- amorphous solid dispersions
- solubility enhancement polymers
- stability enhancement polymers
- nanostructured polymeric excipients
- 3D printing in drug delivery
- thermo-responsive polymers
- FDA-approved polymeric excipients
- polymer safety and toxicity
- polymeric nanoparticles
- matrix polymers
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