Smart Polymer Hydrogels: Design, Properties and Its Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Soft Matter".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue "Smart Polymer Hydrogels: Design, Properties, and Applications" aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving field of smart polymer hydrogels. These materials, known for their unique ability to respond to external stimuli such as pH, temperature, light, and ionic strength, have garnered significant attention in various scientific and engineering disciplines. This Special Issue seeks to highlight the latest advances in the design and synthesis of these hydrogels, focusing on their responsive behaviors and multifunctional properties. It will also address the characterization methods that are critical for understanding the dynamic response of these materials at the molecular and macroscopic levels.
In addition to their design and fundamental properties, this Special Issue will cover the diverse and innovative applications of smart polymer hydrogels. Topics include their use in biomedical fields (such as drug delivery, wound healing, and tissue engineering), environmental applications (e.g., sensors and water purification), and smart packaging systems. The aim is to showcase how these materials bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications, with an emphasis on overcoming challenges in scalability, reproducibility, and long-term performance.
Through this Special Issue, we hope to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and inspire new research directions in the field, fostering the development of next-generation smart hydrogels that can have a transformative impact on various industries.
Dr. Monica Popa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- smart polymer hydrogels
- stimuli-responsive materials
- drug delivery systems
- biomedical applications
- environmental sensors
- tissue engineering
- polymer synthesis
- smart packaging
- characterization techniques
- hydrogel
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