Cellulose and Its Derivatives in Biomedical Applications: Current Trends and Future Directions
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: cellulose and cellulose derivatives; polymeric membranes; biomedical applications; surface functionalization; composite membranes
Interests: synthesis and characterization of polymeric membranes; biomedical applications of polymeric membranes; functionalization and derivatization of carbon-based nanospecies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cellulose has long been recognized as a sustainable and adaptable biopolymer, but only in recent years has its biomedical potential been explored in depth. With advances in nanotechnology, functionalization strategies, and processing methods, cellulose and its derivatives are now at the forefront of innovative solutions for healthcare. This Special Issue on “Cellulose and its Derivatives in Biomedical Applications” aims to provide a platform for the latest developments in the field, spanning topics ranging from cellulose-based scaffolds for tissue engineering to applications of nanocellulose in drug delivery, wound healing, biosensing, and antimicrobial systems. By bringing together contributions from leading researchers across various disciplines, the collection highlights not only the versatility and promise of cellulose, but also the challenges that remain in translating laboratory findings into clinical practice. Our goal is to stimulate dialogue, inspire new collaborations, and outline future directions where cellulose-based materials can play a decisive role in shaping next-generation biomedical technologies.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Ioan Voicu
Dr. Madalina Oprea
Guest Editors
Dr. Madalina Oprea
Prof. Dr. Stefan Ioan Voicu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Cellulose
- Nanocellulose
- Cellulose derivatives
- Biomedical applications
- Drug delivery
- Tissue engineering
- Wound healing
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