Developments in Bio-Based Hydrogel Materials with Smart Functionality and Property
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 3771
Special Issue Editors
Interests: living polymerizations; nanocomposites; biomaterial modifications; stimuli-responsive polymers
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: biopolymer; biomaterials; polymer hydrogel; polymer blend and composite; controlled release and nanotechnology; polymer synthesis and processing; electrospinning; rheology of soft materials; materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in developing different materials with enhanced functionality, such as improved thermal, mechanical, and electrical conductivity. We seek new methods or materials for superior performance in one or more applications. Several new approaches for the preparation of functional materials have been discussed according to the incorporation of desirable fillers called polymer composites. Polymer hydrogels and bio-based materials proved to be pathways to new technologies. Novel materials have been produced either fully or partially with bio-based raw materials.
This Special Issue aims to cover recent developments in polymer composites, polymer hydrogels, and bio-based materials and their synthesis, characterization, and applications in various advanced technologies. We also welcome submissions of original research, review, mini-reviews, and perspective articles. Examples of applications include, but are not limited to, packaging, electronics, optics, and medicals.
Prof. Dr. Chih-Feng Huang
Dr. Tongsai Jamnongkan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogels
- bio-based materials
- biodegradable materials
- polymer composites
- packaging
- medicals
- polymer processing
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