Functional Polymer-Modified Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Tissue engineering has emerged as a transformative field in regenerative medicine, offering solutions for repairing and regenerating damaged tissues and organs. Advanced polymer composites play a crucial role in this domain by providing biocompatible, biodegradable, and mechanically robust scaffolds that mimic the native extracellular matrix. The integration of synthetic and natural polymers with bioactive components has led to the development of innovative materials that enhance cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation, ultimately promoting tissue regeneration.

This Special Issue aims to bring together recent advancements in polymer composite technology for tissue engineering applications. It will cover interdisciplinary research that combines materials science, biomedical engineering, and clinical perspectives to develop next-generation tissue scaffolds, hydrogels, nanocomposites, and injectable biomaterials. By showcasing state-of-the-art fabrication techniques, surface modification strategies, and in vivo applications, this Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers to share novel insights and breakthroughs in the field. The authors are invited to contribute original research articles, review papers, and short communications on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Design and fabrication of polymer composites for tissue engineering;
• Biodegradable and bioactive polymer-based scaffolds;
• Nanocomposites and hybrid biomaterials for regenerative medicine;
• Injectable hydrogels and bioinks for 3D bioprinting;
• Smart and stimuli-responsive polymer systems for drug delivery;
• Surface modification and biofunctionalization of polymeric materials;
• Polymer composite scaffolds for wound healing;
• Polymer composites as antimicrobial agents.

Dr. Moorthy Madhappan Santha
Guest Editor

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