Functional and Biocompatible Nanostructured Polymer Scaffolds for Therapeutic Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2025 | Viewed by 46
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Interests: antimicrobial; nanomaterials; materials science; polymers; nanocomposites
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Interests: sustainable chemistry; environmental chemistry; medicinal chemistry; macromolecules
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in regenerative medicine have driven the development of functional biocompatible scaffolds that represent critical tools in tissue repair, drug delivery, and therapeutic interventions. These scaffolds provide a dynamic and supportive environment for cell proliferation, differentiation, and tissue remodeling. This Special Issue will showcase cutting-edge research and innovation in designing, fabricating, and applying nanostructured polymer scaffolds for diverse therapeutic needs.
This Special Issue will focus on nanostructured scaffold technologies for applications such as bone regeneration, neural repair, wound healing, and targeted drug delivery. Possible research topics include surface functionalization strategies, self-healing and injectable hydrogels, bioactive and biodegradable materials, and advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and electrospinning. Emphasis will be placed on translational research and the integration of scaffolds into clinical practice.
Dr. Beatriz Liliana España-Sánchez
Dr. Goldie Oza
Dr. Fabrizio Olivito
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer scaffolds
- nanostructured materials
- nanocomposites
- therapeutic
- diagnostic
- antimicrobials
- wound dressing
- sensing
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