Polypeptide Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to invite you to submit your excellent work in the synthesis, characterization, and application of polypeptide polymers to this Special Issue of Polymers. The challenge of creating synthetic materials with the structural sophistication and complex functions found in biology has been a long-term goal in materials science. The design of synthetic protein analogues by using polymer chemistry is an alternative approach to genetic engineering for materials scientists and compared to other synthetic polymers, polymers made of amino acids may offer several interesting features including (1) imparting chemical functionality by taking advantage of the wide scope of naturally available building blocks; (2) improving biological properties of materials including cell–material interactions (e.g., cell adhesion, migration); (3) improving chemical and enzymatic degradability; and (4) providing metabolizable building units/blocks. In this context, polypeptide polymers are ideal candidates to mimic adaptive biological systems by undergoing structural or conformational changes in response to various external stimuli (temperature, pH, etc.). This Special Issue aims to highlight outstanding work and review articles that will advance the field of polypeptide polymers. All manuscripts reporting their novel synthesis, characterization, and application are welcome.

I look forward to receiving your high-quality manuscript.

Dr. Colin Bonduelle
Guest Editor

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