Advances in Polymers: From Fabrication Technologies to Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1337
Special Issue Editors
Interests: multifunctional polymeric materials; conformational characteristics of polymers in solution; thermodynamics of multicomponent systems; biocompatibility and antimicrobial activity; antimicrobial coatings; membranes for biomedical applications and water treatment
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Interests: advanced water treatments; adsorption; photocatalysis; micro/nanofiltration; functionalized materials with ionic liquids; adsorbent obtaining and characterization; waste capitalizations
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers, with their remarkable versatility and adaptability, have emerged as indispensable materials in various scientific and industrial fields. This Special Issue, entitled “Advances in Polymers: From Fabrication Technologies to Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine”, aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers to present the cutting-edge advancements in polymer science, starting from innovative fabrication technologies that enable precise control over molecular architecture, functional groups, and properties, to their tailored applications in addressing health and environmental challenges.
With a focus on bridging fundamental research and practical implementation, this Issue invites contributions that highlight breakthroughs in polymer synthesis (e.g., bio-inspired and sustainable polymers), advanced processing techniques like electrospinning and 3D printing, and functionalization strategies to meet the growing demands of the biomedical and biotechnological fields.
In the fields of biotechnology and biomedicine, polymers have been at the forefront of creating solutions that range from biocompatible membranes for selective transport and filtration to controlled drug release systems and tissue engineering scaffolds (membranes used in dialysis, tissue engineering scaffolds, eco-friendly and effective solutions for contaminant removal, controlled drug delivery systems, and antimicrobial coatings). These materials have demonstrated great potential to improve patient outcomes, promote personalized medicine, and mitigate environmental issues. Furthermore, the use of polymeric membranes for wearable sensors, protective clothing, and other bio-functional highlights their growing impact on enhancing quality of life.
We encourage submissions that provide significant scientific contributions and address the challenges and opportunities at the interface of polymer science, biotechnology, and biomedicine. Presenting cutting-edge advances and interdisciplinary approaches, this Issue aims to promote future innovations and facilitate collaboration among chemists, materials scientists, biotechnologists, and biomedical engineers.
Dr. Anca Filimon
Dr. Lavinia Lupa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer-based high-performance materials
- polymer-based composites
- bio-inspired and sustainable polymers
- structure-property relationships
- surface physics and chemistry
- materials processing and design
- electrospinning and 3D printing techniques
- membranes
- antimicrobial coatings
- wearable sensors
- environmental applications
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