Sustainable Polymer-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The majority of commercially available polymer-based materials are synthetized from petrochemical compounds, which are usually toxic and volatile, and suffer from limited availability of petrochemical sources. Thus, the development of eco-friendly alternatives obtained from sustainable resources has become a central focus of materials science.

This Special Issue is focused on the design and development of next-generation materials obtained from renewable resources and their potential biomedical application. Novel synthesis strategies for bio-based polymers, advances in green polymer chemistry, and the development of high-performance biocomposites are also subjects of interest for this Special Issue. Material functionality determined by its mechanical properties, thermal stability, responsiveness, durability, biocompatibility, tunable degradability, and possibility of interacting with specific cells is crucial for the potential application of a sustainable polymer-based material in drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound healing, and implantable devices.

By combining knowledge and achievements from various fields, such as polymer chemistry, materials engineering, environmental science, and medicine, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive outlook on the future of polymer-based biomedical products that support both human health and eco-friendliness. 

Dr. Milica Spasojević Savković
Dr. Donatella Duraccio
Guest Editors

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