Advances in Cellulose-Based Functional Gels
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Chemistry and Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2023) | Viewed by 5186
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bacterial cellulose; bioprinting; 3D scaffolds; tissue engineering; drug delivery; biosensing; cell-free biosynthesis
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Interests: medical materials; drug carrier; photoelectric materials; ordered nanomaterial assembly
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Interests: biomaterials; polysaccharides; genetic engineering; transformation; biofilms; metabolic engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cellulose, as the most abundant and renewable biopolymer with remarkable structural, morphological, chemical, and biological properties, different forms of cellulose (cellulose nanocrystals, cellulose nanofibers, bacterial cellulose/nanocellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, etc.) and cellulose derivatives are receiving a huge amount of attention due to their potential applications in different fields in the form of hydrogels, aerogels, membranes, papers, particles, films, etc. Moreover, a considerable portion of cellulose-based research is devoted to its production (plants, microorganisms, synthetic), its physical and chemical modification, the tuning of its properties, and advancements in its characterization. This Special Issue aims to compile recent research (research articles, mini- and full-length reviews, and communications) focusing on the synthesis, surface modification, and applications of cellulose in different fields, as well as the development of composites. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- The synthesis and purification of different forms of cellulose;
- Its small- and large-scale production and commercialization (cellulose market and regulatory status);
- The urface modification of cellulose (physical, chemical);
- The development of cellulose-based gels, membranes, films, aerogels, hydrogels, fibers, tubes, capsules, sponges, coatings, laminates, papers, etc.;
- Cellulose-based scaffolds with polymers, nanomaterials, clays, etc.;
- The structure–function relationship in cellulose-based composites;
- Biological properties (biocompatibility, biodegradability, immunogenicity, toxicity) and advanced assays;
- Advancement in characterization techniques;
- Applications:
- Tissue engineering and regenerative medicines (skin, bone and cartilage, cardiovascular, neural, ophthalmic, urinary, tympanic membrane, drug delivery);
- Additive manufacturing (3D/4D printing);
- Analytical applications (sensors and actuators);
- Energy applications (supercapacitors, solar cells, etc.);
- Food applications (packaging: edible films, and coatings);
- Opto-electronic applications (OLEDs, flexible displays);
- Environmental applications (membrane filters, water decontamination, the removal of heavy metals);
- Textile applications;
- Cosmetics (facial masks);
- Paper industry (specialty paper);
- Other applications.
Dr. Muhammad Wajid Ullah
Prof. Dr. Guang Yang
Dr. Sehrish Manan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Cellulose
- Cellulose nanocrystals
- Cellulose nanofibers
- Bacterial cellulose/nanocellulose
- Cellulose derivatives
- Cellulose-based composites
- Cellulose-based hydrogels
- Cellulose-based aerogels
- Cellulose-based membranes and films
- Characterization
- 3D printing
- Scaffolds
- Biocompatibility
- Tissue engineering
- Regenerative medicines
- Skin tissues
- Bone and cartilage tissues
- Cardiovascular tissues
- Ocular tissues
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