Polymers for Biomedical Engineering Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2025 | Viewed by 85
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers, as the most versatile and promising class of biomaterials, have garnered significant attention due to their unique mechanical, physical, chemical, and biological properties, enabling their widespread use in various medical devices and therapies. This Special Issue aims to showcase the synthesis and characterization of novel polymeric biomaterials, exploring their fundamental mechanisms, properties, and processing techniques. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, from developing biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery systems, and medical device fabrication to applying smart polymers responsive to external stimuli for advanced therapies.
Contributions in the form of original research articles and reviews are welcomed, addressing the latest innovations in the design, fabrication, and biomedical applications of advanced functional polymeric materials. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, thereby accelerating the translation of polymeric biomaterials into clinical practice.
Dr. Bishnu Kumar Shrestha
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymeric biomaterials
- biomedical engineering
- drug delivery
- tissue engineering
- biodegradable polymers
- smart polymers
- nanoengineering
- medical devices
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