Smart and Bioactive Polymers for Next-Generation Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the development and application of smart and bioactive polymeric and polymer-based materials and coatings in biomedical engineering. Advances in polymer science have enabled the design of materials with tailored biological interactions, stimuli-responsive behavior, and enhanced biocompatibility. Key topics in this issue will include polymers that respond to pH, temperature, or enzymes, biofunctional implant coatings, biodegradable tissue engineering scaffolds, and polymer-based drug delivery systems. Special attention will be given to translational research efforts that facilitate the clinical application of these materials, addressing challenges such as scalability, regulatory approval, and long-term biostability in medical environments.

Prof. Dr. Sylwia Rodziewicz-Motowidło
Guest Editor

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