Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Hydrogels present a relatively novel class of so-called smart materials, which have attracted significant attention in many fields. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the Special Issue “Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition”.

Hydrogels are 3D networks of hydrophilic polymers that absorb large amounts of water, water solutions, and biological liquids without dissolving or losing physical or chemical integrity. Thanks to their distinguishing properties (hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, high swelling degree in water and water solutions, low or complete nontoxicity, etc.), similarity to natural tissues, and response to multiple stimuli in the surrounding environment (changes in pH, ionic strength or temperature, exposure to light, electric and magnetic fields, etc.), hydrogels are becoming the material of choice for extended applications across multiple fields including biomedical applications (controlled drug delivery, enzyme immobilization, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine cell culture, etc.), agriculture, environmental protection, green energy, soft robotics, etc.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present up-to-date, valuable achievements in all aspects of polymer hydrogels, covering all innovative variations, such as multi-functional and stimuli-responsive hydrogels, composite hydrogels, and hybrid hydrogels.

Papers providing new hydrogel applications, studies of hydrogel behavior, and mathematical modeling of characteristic processes are preferable. Versatile methods and procedures used in hydrogel synthesis and characterization, including under conventional conditions (heating) and external fields (gamma-irradiation, microwaves, ultrasonic, etc.), are also welcome.

We believe this topic will attract a wide readership and become a valuable resource for scientists working toward the further development of hydrogels. It is our pleasure to invite you to take part in this Special Issue and submit your work (full papers and reviews).

Dr. Vesna V. Panić
Prof. Dr. Jelena Jovanović
Guest Editors

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