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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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Advances in Biomedical Hydrogels (2nd Edition)

edited by

Keke Wu

and

Haishan Shi

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; tissue repair; drug delivery; blood purification; wearable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advances and Current Applications in Gel-Based Membranes

edited by Roxana Gabriela Zgârian and

Graţiela Teodora Tihan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4466 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional gel-based membranes; gel-based membranes with added extract plants for biomedical applications; gel-based membranes for environmental protection; delivery systems; water process technologies; water harvesting; biocompatibility; biodegradability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Gels in Separation Science

edited by

Xinjian Cheng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3077 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; detection of pollutants; separation of pollutants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Designing Gels for Antibacterial and Antiviral Agents

edited by

Andrea Maria Chisnoiu

Andreea Iuliana Kui

Codruţa Saroși

and

Smaranda Buduru

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2611 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial; antimicrobial activity; gels; hydrogels; adhesion; tissue engineering; synthesis and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Global Excellence in Bioactive Gels

edited by

Yoshitaka Miyamoto

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2592 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive gels; natural polymers; synthetic polymers; gel properties; sol– gel method; gel membrane; tissue engineering; drug delivery system (DDS); biosensor; regenerative therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Advances in Cellulose-Based Hydrogels (3rd Edition)

edited by

Lorenzo Bonetti

Laura Riva

and

Christian Demitri

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1995 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; cellulose derivatives; cellulose-based composites; hydrogels; design; characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Recent Advance in Food Gels (2nd Edition)

edited by

Zhi Yang

and

Lirong Cheng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1840 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging protein resources; polysaccharides; self-assembly; microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Hydrogel-Based Scaffolds with a Focus on Medical Use (2nd Edition)

edited by

Federica Re

and

Elisa Borsani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1640 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel-based scaffolds; resorbable scaffolds; synthesis of biomaterials; mesenchymal stromal cells; bioengineered models; bone regeneration; cartilage regeneration; skin regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advances in Functional Gel (2nd Edition)

edited by

Maria Rosaria Plutino

Silvia Sfameni

and

Giulia Rando

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 870 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart gel systems; nanohybrid gels; nanocomposite gels; innovative advanced gels; bio-based gel materials; sol– gel technique; functional gel coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Cellulose-Based Gels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by Alessandro Torchio and

Monica Boffito

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; cellulose-based gels; cellulose derivatives; physico-chemical characterization; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; 3D bioprinting; environmental science; food science; cellulose synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Thixotropic Gels: Mechanisms, Functions and Applications

edited by

Nataša Šijaković Vujičić

and

Anabela Raymundo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: thixotropy; self-assembly; organogels; rheology; applications; 3D-printing gels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Designing Hydrogels and Hydrogel-Derived Materials for Agriculture and Water Sustainability

edited by

Daniel A. Palacio

, M. Melendrez-castro and Gustavo Cabrera Barjas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: super absorbent; hydrogels; controlled release hydrogels in agriculture; hydrogels for contaminant removal; design and characterization of hydrogels; application of hydrogels for environmental sustainability; nanocomposite hydrogels; hybrid hydrogels; biobased hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Polysaccharide Gels for Biomedical and Environmental Applications

edited by

Ioana A. Duceac

Jana Čopíková

and

Sergiu Coseri

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural and modified polysaccharides; dynamic and photoreactive crosslinks; (nano)gels; gel composites and 3D-printed constructs; structure– property– application relationships; drug delivery and diagnosis in cancer and other diseases; wound dressing and tissue engineering; sensors; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Customizing Hydrogels: A Journey from Concept to End-Use Properties

edited by

Andra-Cristina Enache

Corneliu Cojocaru

and

Petrisor Samoila

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural/synthetic/hybrid hydrogels; chemical/physical hydrogels; “ smart” hydrogels; (nano)composite hydrogels; gelation mechanism; end-use properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Novel Polymer Gels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Amin Babaei-Ghazvini

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer gels; chemical and physical crosslinking; stimuli-responsive; self-healing; antimicrobial; drug delivery; tissue engineering; soft robotics; sensors; environmental

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Mathematical Modeling in Gel Design and Applications

edited by Tilen Kopač, Rok Ambrožič and

Filippo Rossi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; gels; mathematical modeling; gelation; cross-link density; shear modulus; mesh size; diffusion coefficient; gel network interactions; mechanical properties; flow behavior; controlled release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Advanced Aerogels: From Design to Application

edited by

María Luz Sánchez Silva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerogels; aerogel composites; synthesis and characterization; physicochemical properties; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Properties and Structure of Plant-Based Emulsion Gels

edited by Cynthia Fontes-Candia,

Daniel Alexander Méndez Reyes

and

Olaf Holderer

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsion gels; food application; fat replacers; lipid carriers; bioactive carriers; biopolymers; encapsulation; novel characterization methods; molecular modelling; multi-scale characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Hydrogel for Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Therapeutics

edited by

Hyun Jong Lee

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2752 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; tissue engineering; biomedical therapeutics; biomimetic scaffolds; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; cell-material interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Engineering Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by Junfeng Shi and

Fei Xu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel synthesis; hydrogel structure; biofabrication; tissue engineering; drug delivery; cell encapsulation; wound healing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Hydrogels with Appropriate/Tunable Properties for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Yazhong Bu

Yanyu Yang

and Feifei Sun

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9910 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogel; biomedical application; adhesive; smart hydrogel; medical device; health diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Functionality of Oleogels and Bigels in Foods

edited by

Eugenios Katsanidis

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1195 | Submission Open

Keywords: oleogels; hybrid gels; bigels; structured lipids; oleogel-based systems; rheology; gel structures; nutraceutical delivery; fat replacer; fatty acids; metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Food Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Esther Santamaría and González Azón Carme

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open

Keywords: food hydrogels; natural biopolymers; controlled release nutrients; rheological characterization; texture modification; shelf life extension; functional food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Recent Research on Alginate Hydrogels in Bioengineering Applications

edited by

Magdalena Łabowska

Jerzy Detyna

and

Patrycja Szymczyk-Ziółkowska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: alginate hydrogel; smart hydrogels; bioresponsive hydrogels; processing of hydrogels; material properties; bioengineering applications; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advances in Protein Gels and Their Applications

edited by Qi Han and Junhua Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein gels; protein structure; protein aggregation; hydrogels; gelling properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Recent Trends in Gels for 3D Printing

edited by

Jerzy Detyna

Magdalena Łabowska

and

Grzegorz Ziółkowski

submission deadline 22 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: gels; hydrogels; bioresponsive hydrogels; 3d printing; additive manufacturing; processing of hydrogels; material properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Advances in Smart and Tough Hydrogels (2nd Edition)

edited by

Dong Zhang

Jintao Yang

Xiaoxia Le

and Dianwen Song

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1254 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive hydrogels; tough hydrogels; synthesis and characterization; molecular understanding for tough hydrogels; sequence– structure– property relationships; biomimetic; biological; and biomedical applications; functional modifications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Food Gels: Structure and Function

edited by Longwei Jiang,

Qian Liu

Lili Ren

and Xiaoxia Yan

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: food gels; polymers; polysaccharide; protein; structure; chemical and physicochemical characterization; film-forming properties; food quality; food non-destructive testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advanced Soft Gels with Enhanced Functionality for Biomedical and Additive Manufacturing Applications

edited by

Ing Kong

and

Akesh Babu Kakarla

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis; characterisation; physiochemical properties; biodegradation; synthetic and natural polymers; biopolymers; physical and chemical crosslinking; composite gels; self-healing gels; cell culture; drug delivery; 3D printing and bioprinting; tissue engineering; hydrogels; microgels; nanogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Composite Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Marta Slavkova

and

Marieta Constantin

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; drug delivery; composite hydrogels; gel characterization; biomedical application; wound healing; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Recent Developments and Emerging Trends in Polyelectrolyte Gels

edited by

Zhuoyuan Zheng

and Jie Zhou

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyelectrolyte gels; synthesis and characterization; theoretical modeling; structure– property relationships; advanced applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Biopolymer Gel-Assisted Synthesis of Particles for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10880 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer gels in synthesis of hierarchical and self-assembled structures; biopolymer hybrid particles for cell encapsulation and biofabrication; biopolymer hybrid particles for micropatterning and bio sensing in microfluidic devices; injectable biopolymer hybrid particles in biomedical applications; biopolymer hybrid particles for drug delivery; biopolymer hybrid particles in cosmetic; hygiene; and personal care products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advanced Hydrogels: Preparation, Property and Biomedical Application (2nd Edition)

edited by

Weifeng Lin

and

Longgang Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5202 | Submission Open

Keywords: zwitterionic hydrogels; nanogels; composite hydrogels; double network hydrogels; antifouling; wound healing; lubrication; mechanical properties; implants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Advanced Hydrogels in Drug Delivery and Wound Healing

edited by

Ankit Jain

and

Satish Shilpi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2477 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; drug delivery; wound healing; stimuli-responsive delivery; interpenetrating polymer networks; 3D-printed nanomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Development of Nanogels/Microgels for Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Kenta Yamamoto

and

Yuanhui Song

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1672 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanogels; regenerative medicine; gel application; medical field; RNAi transfer; growth factor release; biomedical scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

State-of-the-Art Gel Research in Italy (2nd Edition)

edited by

Alessandro Moretto

and

Miriam Mba Blázquez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open

Keywords: gels; supramolecular gels; macromolecular gels; gel-based materials; hydrogels; organogels; metallogels; aerogels; gel composites; functional gels; gel applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

State-of-the-Art Gel Research in China

edited by Ziguang Zhao, Weipeng Chen and Chongyu Zhu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 509 | Submission Open

Keywords: gels; soft materials; hydrogel; aerogel; xerogel; cryogel; microgel; nanogel; lipogel; emulgel; ionogel; metallogel; food gel; bigel; mechanical performance; smart features; interdisciplinary applications; etc.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Flexible Gel Sensor: From Design to Application

edited by Weiwei Zhao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel materials; preparation technology; mechanical properties; portable electronics; wearable electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Recent Advances in Hydrogel-Forming Microneedles

edited by

Siyuan Chen

and

Akira Matsumoto

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: microneedles; gels; controlled release; drug delivery; biosensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advanced Metal Gels: Synthesis and Applications

edited by Yue Hu and

Ran Du

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerogels; gels; metal aerogels; porous materials; nanostructures; catalysis; sensing; actuators; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Smart Hydrogels as Water-Based Lubricants in Engineering and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Ying Yang

and

Pooya Davoodi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; lubrication; biotribology; articular joint; water-based lubricants; composite lubricants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Gels for Oil and Gas Industry Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Qing You

Guang Zhao

and

Xindi Sun

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: the development of novel gels; the conformance control of gels; the fracturing of gels; the chemical EOR of gels; the field application of gels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Engineering Advanced Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Bae Hoon Lee

and

Nabila Mehwish

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; immunoregulation; multifunctional properties; polymers; nanocomposites; tissue regeneration; wound healing; bioprinting; drug delivery; cell culture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Hydrogels for Cartilage Tissue Engineering and Mechanobiology

edited by

Seyed Ali Elahi

, Rocío Castro-Viñuelas and Veerle Bloemen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; tissue engineering; cartilage; biocompatibility; mechanobiology; mechanical properties; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Recent Trends in Gels-Based Drug Delivery Systems

edited by

Akira Matsumoto

and Yuta Koda

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery system; biomaterials; hydrogels; designing network structures; stimuli-responsive; sensors; theranostics; biomacromolecule conjugation and encapsulation; injectable gels; sol– gel transition; liquid– liquid phase separation; biodegradable

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Gels for Plant-Based Food Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Qiang Wang

and

Jinchuang Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteins; polysaccharides; lipids; gel structural analysis; gel properties characterization; characterization methods; extrusion technology (especially high-moisture extrusion); plant-based foods; quality improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advances in Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogels: Theory, Modern Advances, and Applications

edited by

Yevhenii M. Morozov

and Jakub Dostalek

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimulus-responsive hydrogels; smart materials; hybrid materials; thermoresponsiveness; physical and chemical mechanisms; hydrogel fabrication; hydrogel application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Gel-Supported Catalysts for Sustainable Chemistry

edited by Maria H. L. Ribeiro

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: gels; hydrogels; enzymes; cells; biocatalysis; sustainable biocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advances in Organogelators: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Plamen Kirilov

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: organogels; drug delivery; biomaterials; device development; pharmaceutics; drug reservoirs; smart delivery systems; smart formulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)