About this Research Topic
In celebration of the most impactful areas of research in Polymer, we are proud to present this feature Hot Topic* collection to highlight some of the recent advances in Biocompatible Hydrogels: Synthesis and Applications in Biomedicine.
Hydrogels have emerged as one the most promising candidates for biomedical applications due to their favorable mechanical properties, acute environmental sensing, biocompatibility and biodegradability features. Hydrogels are three-dimensional (3D) networks of fully natural, synthetic or hybrid polymers. Several preparation techniques have been characterized so far, all sharing monomers as building blocks coupled with an initiator and physical or covalent cross-linkers to generate final products. A rational design in hydrogel preparation achieves the desired mechanism of action and guarantees successful biomedical applications, including drug delivery and tissue engineering.
This Research Topic aims to cover recent advances in various aspects of Biocompatible Hydrogels, including (but not limited to):
• Synthesis and design of hydrogel preparation
• Biocompatible hydrogel properties and characteristics
• Hydrogel performance in bio-environment
• Biomedical application of hydrogel (e. g. drug delivery and tissue engineering)
*Hot Topic collections are hand-selected in collaboration with our Chief Editors, with the aim to feature the most cutting-edge research within a given field of chemistry. As such, submissions to this collection will benefit from increased visibility via promotion on social media and at conferences.
Hydrogels have emerged as one the most promising candidates for biomedical applications due to their favorable mechanical properties, acute environmental sensing, biocompatibility and biodegradability features. Hydrogels are three-dimensional (3D) networks of fully natural, synthetic or hybrid polymers. Several preparation techniques have been characterized so far, all sharing monomers as building blocks coupled with an initiator and physical or covalent cross-linkers to generate final products. A rational design in hydrogel preparation achieves the desired mechanism of action and guarantees successful biomedical applications, including drug delivery and tissue engineering.
This Research Topic aims to cover recent advances in various aspects of Biocompatible Hydrogels, including (but not limited to):
• Synthesis and design of hydrogel preparation
• Biocompatible hydrogel properties and characteristics
• Hydrogel performance in bio-environment
• Biomedical application of hydrogel (e. g. drug delivery and tissue engineering)
*Hot Topic collections are hand-selected in collaboration with our Chief Editors, with the aim to feature the most cutting-edge research within a given field of chemistry. As such, submissions to this collection will benefit from increased visibility via promotion on social media and at conferences.
Keywords: Hydrogels, Biocompatible Hydrogels, Hydrogels Preparation, Hydrogels Applications Hydrogels Engineering, Hydrogel Rational Design, Natural Polymers, Synthetic Polymers, Biomedical applications
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