Hydrogel-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Networks and Gels".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecularly imprinted polymers; diagnosis; hydrogels; nanomaterials; photocrosslinking of proteins; enzyme crosslinked synthesis platform; chromatographic methods; spectroscopic methods; affinity chromatography; biosensors; detection and purification of biomolecules
Interests: biochemistry; nanoparticles; purification; hydrogel-based applications
Interests: molecularly imprinted polymers; nanomaterials; affinity chromatography; biosensors; spectroscopic methods; chromatographic methods
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydrogel-based polymers are versatile materials in biomedicine, providing biocompatible and tailor-made solutions for tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and diagnostics. Advances in polymer chemistry, biotechnology, and nanotechnology continue to expand their applications, making them indispensable in modern medicine. Notably, new-generation hydrogels mark a paradigm shift in precision medicine, combining real-time diagnostics with on-demand therapy. Future advances will concentrate on personalized implants and closed-loop electronics.
This Special Issue aims to gather contributions from experts covering topics from fundamental developments in hydrogels to practical applications across various fields. We invite authors to submit original research articles and review papers that highlight recent progress on hydrogel-based polymers, demonstrating their potential.
We look forward to your contributions. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following.
- Biobased hydrogels.
- Stimuli responsive based systems.
- Multi-functional hydrogels.
- Advanced bioprinting applications.
- Exosome-loaded hydrogel for drug delivery.
- Protein-based hydrogels.
- Polysaccharide-based hydrogels.
- Lignin-based hydrogels.
- Antioxidant-based hydrogels.
- Enzyme-loaded hydrogels.
- Hydrogel-based theranostic applications.
- Nanoparticle-loaded hydrogels.
- Liposome-integrated hydrogels.
- MIP-based hydrogels.
- Self-healing hydrogels.
- Synthetic hydrogels.
- Radiation protective hydrogels.
- Electroactive hydrogels.
- Neuronal hydrogels.
Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Say
Prof. Dr. Arzu Ersöz
Dr. Sibel Buyuktiryaki
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogels
- biomedical applications
- drug delivery
- polymeric materials
- biomaterials
- exosomes
- liposomes
- 3D bioprinting
- diagnostics
- theranostics
- point of care tools
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