Stimuli-Responsive Nano-Hydrogels for Biomedical and Drug Delivery Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Stimuli-responsive nano-hydrogels have emerged as a groundbreaking class of materials for biomedical and drug delivery applications. These hydrogels dynamically respond to external stimuli such as pH, temperature, light, enzymes, and magnetic or electric fields, enabling precise, controlled drug release. Their high biocompatibility, hydrophilicity, and tunable physicochemical properties make them highly suitable for precision medicine, tissue engineering, and theranostic applications.

This Special Issue highlights the latest developments in the design, synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications of stimuli-responsive nano-hydrogels. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications focusing on novel fabrication strategies, functionalization techniques, and applications in drug delivery, tissue regeneration, biosensing, and personalized medicine. Studies addressing the challenges related to stability, scalability, and clinical translation are also encouraged.

We invite researchers to contribute high-quality articles to advance this rapidly evolving field.

Dr. Suman Basak
Dr. Sayan Ganguly
Dr. Tushar Kanti Das
Guest Editors

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