Advances in Electrospun Nanofibers for Skin Regeneration
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Fibers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Interests: tissue engineering; electrospinning; skin regeneration; nanofibers; biomaterials; polymers; bioresponsive structures
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Dear Colleagues,
Electrospinning is one of the most promising biofabrication techniques for skin regeneration due to its versatility. It allows the use of various polymers and biomolecules and enables the combination of different materials through multiple processing approaches, such as blending, core–shell structures, and single- or multi-jet systems. Additionally, electrospun scaffolds effectively mimic the morphology of the skin's extracellular matrix (ECM), including random fiber deposition, fiber diameter, and inter-fiber spacing.
Moreover, electrospun wound dressings have demonstrated exceptional properties, such as promoting hemostasis, absorbing exudates, ensuring permeability, conforming to wound contours, and reducing scar formation. However, despite these advantages, electrospinning presents three key limitations:
- Its inherently two-dimensional structure, which restricts its application in full-thickness wounds.
- Limited biological cues, as native ECM comprises a variety of bioactive molecules that are challenging to replicate.
- Poor replication of transepithelial potential, which is crucial for mimicking the "current of injury" that sustains cell migration and promotes physiological wound healing.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for academic exchange among researchers working on advanced structures to overcome these challenges. As Guest Editors, we invite you to submit original research or review articles on this topic.
Dr. Juliana Rosa Dias
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electrospun meshes
- skin regeneration
- wound healing
- 3D electrospun-based structures
- stimuli-responsive electrospun wound dressings
- ECM composition mimicking
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