Polymeric Materials for Wound Dressing
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 771
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, ‘Polymeric Materials for Wound Dressing’, is devoted to the publication of high-quality original research articles and comprehensive reviews that highlight cutting-edge advances in this vital interdisciplinary area. In recent years, polymeric materials have played an increasingly critical role in wound care due to their tunable physical, mechanical, and biological properties. The development of innovative wound dressings, such as hydrogels, fibrous membranes, smart responsive systems, and biocomposites, offers promising strategies for enhancing healing outcomes, preventing infections, and managing complex wounds.
We welcome contributions that explore the synthesis, characterization, fabrication, and application of polymeric materials designed for wound dressings. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design and synthesis of functional polymers for wound dressing;
- Advanced characterization and performance evaluation;
- Hydrogel, foam, film, and electrospun-fiber-based dressings;
- Antibacterial and bioactive polymeric dressings;
- Smart and stimuli-responsive wound care materials;
- Biodegradable and bio-based polymer systems;
- Three-dimensional-printed and personalized wound dressing solutions;
- Clinical translation and regulatory aspects.
We look forward to receiving your innovative research and insightful reviews that will help advance the field of polymeric wound dressings.
Dr. Yujie Gao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- wound dressings
- hydrogels
- electrospinning and nanofibers
- antibacterial polymers bioactive dressings
- smart wound dressings
- biodegradable polymers
- 3D printing in wound care
- clinical applications
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