Recent Advances in Smart Soft Materials: From Theory to Practice

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Dear Colleagues,

Smart soft materials—engineered systems capable of dynamically responding to external stimuli—are rapidly transforming the landscape of science and technology. This Topic explores cutting-edge advances at the intersection of material design, theoretical modeling, and real-world applications. Emphasizing both fundamental principles and practical implementations, this collection showcases novel approaches regarding stimuli-responsive polymers, adaptive hydrogels, shape-morphing structures, and bioinspired systems. The scope includes multiscale theoretical frameworks, innovative material formulation design, advanced fabrication techniques, and emerging applications in fields such as soft robotics, wearable electronics, biomedical devices, and environmental sensing. By bridging the gap between conceptual development and functional deployment, this Topic highlights the multidisciplinary innovation driving the next generation of smart soft materials. Original research articles, reviews, and communications articles are welcome.

Dr. Lorenzo Bonetti
Dr. Giulia Scalet
Prof. Dr. Silvia Farè
Dr. Nicola Ferro
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Actuators actuators	2.3	4.3	2012	19 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Gels gels	5.3	7.6	2015	12.5 Days	CHF 2100	Submit
Journal of Functional Biomaterials jfb	5.2	6.8	2010	15.9 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Polymers polymers	4.9	9.7	2009	14 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Mathematical and Computational Applications mca	2.1	0.5	1996	25.3 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Materials materials	3.2	6.4	2008	15.2 Days	CHF 2600	Submit

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