Polymeric Hydrogel-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer hydrogels have emerged as a versatile and highly functional class of materials with significant potential in biomedical applications. Their unique properties, such as high water content, tunable mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and responsiveness to environmental stimuli, make them ideal candidates for a wide range of medical uses.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in the design, synthesis, and application of polymer hydrogels in the biomedical field, inviting original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that delve into the diverse aspects of polymeric hydrogels. Topics of interest include the development of novel hydrogel formulations for drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, wound healing, and biosensing. Special attention is given to the integration of smart hydrogels that respond to pH, temperature, or biochemical signals, enabling targeted and controlled therapeutic interventions. Additionally, the issue explores the use of hydrogels in regenerative medicine, highlighting their role in promoting cell proliferation, differentiation, and tissue repair.
We invite researchers to explore these advancements and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on how polymer hydrogels can be optimized to meet the evolving demands of modern medicine.
Dr. Jiachang Huang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Polymer hydrogels
- biomedical applications
- drug delivery systems
- tissue engineering scaffolds
- smart hydrogels
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