Progress on Polymer-Based Oleogels and Organogels

Dear Colleagues,

The development of oleogels and organogels is becoming an active area of research as they have recently been shown to be feasible not only for applications in the food industry, but also for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biomedical ones. Such systems are semi-solid materials composed of networks entrapping an oil, in which changes in their composition, for instance, oil components or gelling agents, allow for tailoring or improving their physical, chemical, functional, and nutritional properties. In that sense, various structuring methods based on renewable sources, namely polymers, proteins, and oils, have been explored, envisioning the creation of innovative products with additional benefits to human health and the environment. Recent trends of incorporating bioactive compounds into oleogels and organogels also offer pathways for using them for the stabilization and delivery of those substances.

The Special Issue of Polymers on polymer-based oleogels and organogels is focused on the most recent new design concepts, and on the technological and scientific advances that have been made in the past few years. We invite authors to submit original research papers, comprehensive reviews, or communications that cover the concepts, current challenges, and strategies to develop high-value oleogels and organogels.

Dr. Simone Silva
Dr. Emanuel M. Fernandes
Prof. Dr. Rui L. Reis
Guest Editors

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