Polymeric Materials in Tissue Engineering
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 2330
Editor
Interests: polymer materials; polymer nanocomposites; bioactive materials; tissue engineering; wound healing; polymer biomaterials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tissue engineering is a cutting-edge multidisciplinary field that seeks to restore, maintain, or improve damaged biological tissues and organs. In this context, polymeric materials have emerged as crucial components, serving as cellular scaffolds that mimic the natural extracellular matrix and provide the mechanical and biological support necessary for tissue regeneration.
This Special Issue aims to highlight advances in the development of polymeric materials for tissue engineering applications. We invite submissions addressing the synthesis, characterization, and functionality of novel polymers, biomaterials, and innovative nanocomposites. The focus ranges from the preparation of bioactive and biodegradable scaffolds using cutting-edge processing techniques such as electrospinning, 3D printing, and other novel methods, to the study of material–cell interactions. We also seek to include the incorporation of biologically active compounds and the evaluation of mechanical and biological responses in vitro and in vivo. This Special Issue seeks to contribute to progress in the application of polymers in soft and hard tissue regeneration.
Dr. Daniel Canales
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- tissue engineering
- polymeric materials
- biomaterials
- polymer nanocomposites
- electrospinning
- 3D printing
- regenerative medicine
- biodegradable scaffolds
- bioactive compounds
- surface functionalization
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