Multifunctional Applications of Chitosan-Based Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2026) | Viewed by 975
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; chitosan; tissue engineering
Interests: polymers; polymeric nanocomposites; bionanocomposites; controlled drug release; polymeric biomaterials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Chitosan, a versatile biopolymer derived from chitin, has gained significant attention due to its exceptional properties, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, and functionalization potential. This Special Issue, entitled “Multifunctional Applications of Chitosan-Based Materials”, seeks to explore the diverse applications of chitosan and its derivatives in fields such as biomedicine, environmental science, and advanced materials.
The motivation behind this Special Issue is to highlight the innovative and multifunctional contributions of chitosan in tackling contemporary scientific and industrial challenges. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, chitosan-based hydrogels, films, membranes, scaffolds, nanoparticles, drug delivery systems, wound dressings, as well as applications in regenerative medicine, and environmental sustainability.
We welcome original research articles and review articles that focus on the synthesis, characterization, and practical applications of chitosan in various domains. Submissions that emphasize interdisciplinary approaches or novel methodologies are particularly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Marcus Vinícius Lia Fook
Prof. Dr. Suedina Maria de Lima Silva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- chitosan
- multifunctional materials
- hydrogels
- scaffolds
- membranes
- drug delivery
- regenerative medicine
- advanced materials
- environmental sustainability
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