Polymers in Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery Systems
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmaceutical Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymers; hydrogels; organic chemistry; drug delivery; smart materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of pharmaceutical drug delivery has seen remarkable advancements through the innovative use of polymers. This Special Issue of Pharmaceutics is dedicated to exploring the critical role polymers play in the development and optimization of drug delivery systems. Polymers offer versatile functionalities that can enhance the stability, bioavailability, and targeted delivery of therapeutic agents.
Research topics to be covered in this Special Issue include the following: polymer-based nanocarriers, advances in the design and application of polymeric nanoparticles, micelles, and dendrimers for efficient drug delivery, biodegradable polymers, development of biodegradable and biocompatible polymers for controlled and sustained release of drugs, smart polymers, innovations in stimuli-responsive polymers that release drugs in response to specific physiological triggers such as pH, temperature, or enzymes, polymer–drug conjugates, strategies for conjugating drugs to polymers to improve solubility, stability, and targeted delivery, hydrogels and nanogels, utilization of hydrogels and nanogels in drug delivery for their high water content and tunable properties, and polymer blends and composites, as well as the exploration of polymer blends and composites to create multifunctional drug delivery systems with enhanced properties.
This Special Issue invites researchers to contribute original research articles, reviews, and case studies that highlight the latest scientific and technological breakthroughs in the use of polymers in drug delivery. By showcasing these advancements, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and drive further innovation in this dynamic field.
Prof. Dr. Clement Higginbotham
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- targeted drug delivery
- polymer–drug conjugates
- controlled release
- stimuli-responsive polymers
- pharmaceutical polymers
- bioavailability
- biodegradable polymers
- hydrogels
- drug encapsulation
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