Special Issues

Gels publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Physically Cross-Linked Gels and Their Applications submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15693 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical cross-linking; poly(vinyl alcohol)-based cryogels; hydrogels; aerogels; synthetic polymers; natural biopolymers; Pluronics; polyelectrolyte complex; molecular interactions; biomaterials; applications; rheology; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Advances in Chemistry and Physics of Hydrogels
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14438 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; chemistry; physics; natural hydrogels; synthetic hydrogels; biological hydrogels; nanogels; microgels; hierarchical structure; diffusivity and transport; biocompatibility; biodegradability; protein adsorption; swelling and deswelling; immune modulation; foreign-body response; stimuli sensitivity; functional implant; drug delivery; tissue regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)
Polymer Gels for the Oil and Gas Industry
edited by Lin Li, Yining Wu and
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6901 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer gels; oil and gas production; oil reservoirs; gel fracturing fluid
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Smart Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1475 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer hydrogels; supramolecular hydrogels; hydrogel preparation; stimuli-responsive; mechanical properties; drug delivery; tumor treatment; tissue engineering; biomedical applications; optoelectronic devices; nanotechnological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)
Recent Developments in Food Gels (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1051 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels (macrogels)/microgels/nanogels; oleogels/aerogels/lipogels/emulgels; multicomponent/mixed gels; food gel networks; natural biopolymers; stimuli-responsive food gels; herbal gels; self-assembled gels; food product development; food fortification; GIT uptake and release; natural product encapsulation and delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)
Hydrogels, Microgels, and Nanogels: From Fundamentals to Applications submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 29366 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; microgels; polymers; colloids; synthesis; characterization; applications; swelling; phase behaviour; stimuli-responsive
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Gel Formation and Processing Technologies for Material Applications submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16207 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (2nd Edition)
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12676 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; 3D bioprinting; multifunctional; disease models; scaffolds; stem cells; extracellular matrix
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Gels and Eco-Materials Used for Heritage Conservation submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7676 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based hydrogels; green gels; aerogel; Cultural Heritage; cleaning; consolidation; analytical evaluation; swelling and retention capability; mechanical measurements; VOC sampling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Feature Papers in Chemistry and Physics of Biological Gels
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6102 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological gels; multiscale structure; chemistry and molecular interactions; macroscale properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)
Polymer Gels in Electrochemistry submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3330 | Submission Open
Keywords: gel electrolytes; polymer electrolytes; ionogels; hydrogels; organogels; ionic conductivity; batteries; supercapacitors; solid-state electrochemical devices; polyelectrolyte gels; electrochemical energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)
Advances in Gel Films
edited by and Crina Anastasescu
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3084 | Submission Open
Keywords: gel films; sol-gel synthesis; film deposition; film characterization; film applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)
Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2082 | Submission Open
Keywords: regenerative medicine; biomaterials; hydrogels; tissue engineering; drug delivery; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)
Application of Smart Gel Material in Flexible and Wearable Electronics submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart gel materials; flexible electronics; wearable electronics; gel synthesis; material characterization; electrical conductivity; self-healing capability; stretchability; sensor technology; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Advances in the Development of Nanogels/Microgels for Drug Delivery submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; biopolymers; micro/nanogels; drug delivery; nanotechnology; pharmaceutical formulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Multifunctional Gels for Health Monitoring and Strain Sensors
edited by Shengfang Li and Shilin Yan
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional gels; health monitoring; strain sensor; flexibility; sensitivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Advanced Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Delivery (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1378 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart gels; nanogels; drug delivery; cell and tissue engineering; injectable gels; 3D printing; microneedles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Synthetic, Natural and Hybrid Gels Intended for Various Applications submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12853 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; organogels; gel characterization; gel properties; gel applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)
Dynamics of Polymeric Gels
edited by and Domenico Larobina
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2642 | Submission Open
Keywords: swelling/collapse of hydrogel; ion transport in polyelectrolyte gels; nanoparticle diffusion in gels; drug delivery; chain dynamics; adsorption/desorption of gels at the interface; microgel volume phase transition dynamics; responsive gels under an external field
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Functional Hydrogels (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2358 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; dynamic properties; structure– property relationship; synthesis and characterization; biomaterials and biointerfaces; polymers and nanomaterials; functional materials and surfaces; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Nanosized Gel as a Drug Delivery System submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9707 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanogels; drug delivery; tissue regeneration; synthesis and characterization; health sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Properties and Structure of Hydrogel-Related Materials submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8651 | Submission Open
Keywords: gel and network; tough gel; gel rheology; gel adhesion; photonic crystal hydrogel sensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)
Gels for Removal and Adsorption (2nd Edition)
edited by Shiyang Li, and Kaiming Peng
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8015 | Submission Open
Keywords: aerogels; hydrogels; membranes; films; adsorbents; removal; environmental science; novel gels; wastewater treatment; microplastic adsorption; drug adsorption/release; environmental catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Latest Advances and Prospects of Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7056 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; biomedical application; drug delivery; scaffold; tissue engineering; biosensor; wound healing; stimuli responsive; method realization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Recent Advances in Oil Structuring submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6983 | Submission Open
Keywords: oleogelation; enzymatic interesterification; structuring substances; lipases; nutritional properties modification of fats
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Advances in Gels for Wound Treatment submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5640 | Submission Open
Keywords: wound treatment; wound healing; gel biomaterials; drug delivery; formulation strategies; bioactive agents; tissue regeneration; wound dressings; clinical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Multifunctional Hydrogel for Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5494 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional hydrogel; wound healing; diabetic wounds; antibacterial; anti-inflammatory; drug delivery; biomaterials; stimuli-responsive; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Bioactive Gel Films and Coatings Applied in Active Food Packaging (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5021 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; edible films and coatings; essential oils; natural extracts; emulsions; nanoemulsions; nanoparticles; active packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Properties and Applications of Biomaterials Related to Gels (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4837 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; hemostasis; cell cryopreservation; drug delivery; wound dressing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)
Applications of Gels for Enhanced Oil Recovery
edited by Ming Qu, Mingguo Peng and Tuo Liang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4702 | Submission Open
Keywords: enhanced oil recovery of gels; preparation and synthesis of innovative gels; environmentally friendly gels; percolation behaviors of gels; nanomaterials that improve gel properties; profile control and water plugging of gels; CCUS; shale oil; tight oil; low-permeability reservoir; conventional reservoir; fractured-vuggy reservoir; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Flocculation and Electrokinetics in Bioresources and Environment: Related to Gels
edited by , Yasuhisa Adachi and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3687 | Submission Open
Keywords: flocculation; aggregation; colloids; gels; sludge; granules; electrokinetics; bioresources; soil improvement; water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)
Characterization and Applications of Aerogels
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2797 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; graphene aerogels; phase change materials; thermal energy; solar cell; waste heat recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Gel Dosimetry (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1762 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)
Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogel submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1591 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; stimuli-responsive; synthetic routes; material characterization; technological applicability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)
Advances in Hydrogels and Hydrogel-Based Composites
edited by Gi Doo Cha
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1295 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; nanocomposites; biocomposites; soft material; biomaterial; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)
Advances in the 3D Bioprinting of Hydrogels
edited by Shangjing Xin
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1288 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; biomaterials; 3D bioprinting; tissue engineering; vascularization; cell– material interaction; regenerative medicine; biofabrication; organ-on-a-chip; extrusion bioprinting; digital light processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Gel Materials for Green Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1224 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased inorganic particles: silica; carbon; biopolymer: cellulose; alginate; food-grade particles: starch; chitin; whey; microstructural properties of Pickering particles; properties of emulsion gels; surface modification; micro- or nano-sizes particles; Pickering emulsifier for green formulation and application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Hydrogel-Based Flexible Electronics and Devices submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel applications; flexible devices; flexible electronics; wearable electronics; flexible biosensors; soft robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Novel Gels for Topical Applications
edited by Mohamadmahdi Samandari, and Adnan Memic
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open
Keywords: topically administrated gels; in situ formed gel dressings; smart gel dressings; gel-based microneedle arrays; topical gels for wound healing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Biomaterials for Respiratory Drug Delivery with a Focus on Gels
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; gels; respiratory drug delivery; controlled drug release; mucosal adhesion; permeation of biotherapeutics; aerogels; inhaled mRNA/DNA vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Smart Hydrogel for Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
edited by Xiayi Xu and Boguang Yang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; wound healing; tissue repair; stimuli-responsive; wound dressing; regenerative medicine; biomedical application; anti-inflammation; biomaterials; bio-adhesion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)
Biomedical and Clinical Applications of Hydrogels for Advanced Therapeutics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional hydrogel; biosensor; biomedical hydrogel; clinical device; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Recent Progress on Oleogels and Organogels submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15401 | Submission Open
Keywords: multicomponent oleogels; bioactive compounds; design algorithms; oxidation; synergistic interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)
Physicochemical Properties and Applications of Gel Materials submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1914 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; aerogels; smart gels; nanocomposite gels; gels properties; bioinks; drug delivery; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)
Biopolymer-Based Gels for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4408 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; proteins; biopolymers; gel development; gel evaluation; formulation optimization; gels in cancer therapy; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Gel Technology for Development of Bioactive Foodstuffs submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1934 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; functional foods; bioavailability; fat replacer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)
Gel Role in the World of the Cosmetic Research
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8465 | Submission Open
Keywords: gel; rheology; cosmetics; biopolymers; gelling agents; healthcare; sustainable formulations; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Recent Advances in Hydrogels for Biomedical Application
edited by Kai Liu
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8078 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; spatiotemporal control; cell culture; tissue engineering; drug delivery; theranostics; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Hydrogel Surface/Coating for Smart Drug Delivery and Medical Devices submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7363 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; drug delivery; medical devices; surface; responsive; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
Bioinks for Medical Applications: Related to Gels
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinks; bioprinting; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; biomimicry; extracellular matrix; cell– matrix interaction; cell– cell interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)
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