Guest Editor(s)
Assist. Prof. Piyush Kumar Gupta
Email: pkg@mnnit.ac.in
Affiliation: Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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Research Interests: Biomaterials, Nanomedicine, Medical Device, Tissue or Organ Engineering, Nanotoxicology
Assist. Prof. Appan Roychoudhury
Email: appanrc@mnnit.ac.in
Affiliation: Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj
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Research Interests: Molecular Diagnostics, Biosensors, Microfluidics, Nanobiotechnology, Point-of-care Diagnostics, Wearable Sensors
Summary
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform highlighting recent progress in the design, fabrication, functionalization, and biomedical application of intelligent polymeric biomaterials.
It will showcase interdisciplinary research that integrates polymer chemistry, biomaterials science, nanotechnology, bioengineering, and clinical medicine to accelerate the development of next-generation polymeric systems for healthcare.
The Special Issue will focus on three major themes:
1. Intelligent Design of Polymeric Biomaterials
This theme will explore the design and functionalization of natural, synthetic, and hybrid polymeric biomaterials with enhanced biological performance. Topics include stimuli-responsive polymers, self-healing hydrogels, injectable biomaterials, shape-memory polymers, supramolecular assemblies, polymeric nanocomposites, bioactive scaffolds, and multifunctional materials that integrate drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and biosensing capabilities.
2. Advanced Manufacturing and Functional Engineering
This section will highlight innovative fabrication technologies that enable precise control over the structure and function of polymeric biomaterials. Contributions are encouraged in areas such as additive manufacturing, 3D and 4D bioprinting, electrospinning, microfluidics, biofabrication, layer-by-layer assembly, surface modification, micro- and nanopatterning, and scalable manufacturing approaches for clinically relevant biomaterial systems.
3. Biomedical Applications and Clinical Translation
The final theme will focus on translating intelligent polymeric biomaterials into practical healthcare solutions. Areas of interest include targeted and localized drug delivery, cancer therapy, regenerative medicine, tissue repair, wound healing, implantable biomaterials, wearable and implantable biosensors, diagnostic platforms, theranostics, antimicrobial biomaterials, personalized medicine, and regulatory considerations that facilitate successful clinical translation.
It is anticipated that this collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry professionals working at the interface of biomaterials, nanomedicine, regenerative engineering, and biomedical innovation.
Keywords
intelligent polymeric biomaterials, stimuli-responsive polymers, targeted drug delivery, tissue engineering, biosensors, precision medicine, biomedical devices
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