Advances in Functional Polymeric Composites for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2024 | Viewed by 858
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomaterials; biopolymers; piezoelectric materials; smart tissue engineering; nanofabrication; drug delivery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the dynamic intersection of biomaterials and polymer science, the Special Issue "Functional Polymeric Composites for Biomedical Applications" stands as a beacon of innovation and discovery. In recent years, the development of advanced materials has paved the way for innovative solutions in the realm of biomedical applications. The integration of functional polymeric composites has emerged as a transformative paradigm within biomedical research, offering unparalleled opportunities to revolutionize diagnostic, therapeutic, and regenerative strategies. This Special Issue aims to provide an intellectual platform to showcase cutting-edge research and advancements in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of functional polymeric composites. By emphasizing their pivotal role, we aspire to elevate the standards of modern biomedical practice and contribute to the ongoing evolution of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Scope:
This Special Issue encompasses an expansive spectrum of themes, encapsulating, but not confined to:
- Innovations in the synthesis and design of advanced polymeric matrices;
- Tailored material properties to address the intricate demands of diverse biomedical scenarios;
- Surface functionalization techniques to enhance biocompatibility and bioactivity;
- Functional polymeric composites as precision carriers in drug delivery modalities;
- Biomechanical insights and in-depth characterizations for performance optimization;
- Clinical efficacy, translational challenges, and prospective trajectories of polymeric composites in medical applications
- Role of polymeric composites in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and medical devices;
- Characterization techniques and evaluation of performance in vitro and in vivo.
These topics collectively paint a holistic picture of the vast potential that functional polymeric composites hold in reshaping the landscape of biomedical applications.
Dr. Bahareh Azimi
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- functional polymeric composites
- biomedical applications
- advanced materials
- biomaterials
- polymer science
- design and synthesis
- biofunctionalization
- drug delivery systems
- tissue engineering
- regenerative medicine
- medical devices
- surface modification
- translational challenges
- diagnostic strategies
- therapeutic strategies
- regenerative strategies
- precision carriers
- biocompatible materials
- functionalization techniques
- nanocomposites
- multifunctional materials
