Biomedical Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

In the field of biomedical engineering, the intersection of polymer engineering and medical science is providing vital solutions to challenges that were previously insurmountable within their individual fields. This translational research requires not only the precise characterization of the functionality and structures of the polymers but also tissue-friendly materials. Also, successful biomedical engineering techniques include the ability to control interactions between cells and materials. The interface where materials meet biology is crucial, and here, polymers play a pivotal role in biointerface engineering. For applications like tissue engineering and drug delivery, the tailored biodegradability and surface structures of polymers used in scaffolds and delivery vehicles are important. Polymers that blend biofunctionality with biomimetic structures are at the forefront of pioneering medical breakthroughs.

Therefore, this Special Issue of Polymers explores recent advances in polymer fields in terms of medical applications. In particular, we invite colleagues to submit papers that address the current challenges associated with using advanced biomaterials, including integrating biological functions, managing protein adsorption and cell adhesion, tailoring biodegradability, achieving targeted drug delivery, and enhancing tissue engineering processes.

Dr. Kyubae Lee
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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• biomedical engineering
• tissue engineering
• biosurface engineering
• translational research
• drug delivery