Gels for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Chemistry and Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2024 | Viewed by 1475
Special Issue Editors
Interests: semisolid formulations; emulsions; rheology; dispersed systems; topical drug delivery systems; gels; nanomedicine; drug permeation
Interests: semisolid formulations; emulsions; dispersed systems; topical drug delivery systems; gels; nanomedicine; nanocarriers; drug permeation; pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamic drug evaluation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gels play a pivotal role in biomedical applications due to their unique physical properties and versatile capabilities such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and adaptability to different environments. These three-dimensional polymeric crosslinked networks resemble natural tissues and are extensively used in drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound healing, and diagnostics. Gels can be designed to release drugs in a controlled manner, and tailoring their composition allows us to control biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties, which are crucial for specific applications.
Hydrogels contain high water content resembling native tissue and are commonly employed for controlled drug release and wound dressings. In situ forming gels offer minimally invasive delivery, while smart gels respond to physiological changes for on-demand drug release. Scaffold-like gels promote cell growth in tissue engineering. However, challenges like mechanical fragility and inconsistent performance under physiological conditions still require attention. Advances in material science continue to enhance gel design, fuelling their significance in creating effective biomedical solutions with improved patient outcomes.
This Special Issue focuses on recent research in innovative material design, resulting in improved gel properties, stability, and functionality in the biomedical field. We welcome contributions tackling gel development, characterization, and evaluation.
Dr. Joaquim Suñer-Carbó
Dr. Helena Colom-Codina
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- gels
- hydrogels
- smart gels
- in situ gels
- biomedical applications
- drug delivery
- tissue engineering
- wound healing
