BIOMACROMOLECULES
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the Frontiers of Biomolecular Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Biomaterials Development:
Research on the design, synthesis, and application of biomaterials that mimic or interact with biological systems, including hydrogels, nanoparticles, and scaffolds. - Polymer Chemistry and Engineering:
Exploration of polymer chemistry, including synthesis techniques like RAFT, ATRP, and click chemistry, focusing on their application in creating advanced biomaterials. - Drug Delivery Systems:
Development of novel drug delivery methods utilizing polymeric nanoparticles, micelles, and hydrogels to enhance therapeutic efficacy and targeting. - Tissue Engineering:
Research into scaffolding materials, including 3D printing technologies and bioinks, aimed at regenerating tissues and organs. - Biomolecular Interactions:
Understanding the interactions between biomaterials and biological macromolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides, to inform material design. - Sustainability in Polymer Science:
Investigation into biobased and biodegradable polymers, focusing on their environmental impact and potential applications in sustainable technologies.
Trending and Emerging
- Smart and Responsive Hydrogels:
Research on hydrogels that respond to environmental stimuli (e.g., pH, temperature, light) is increasingly prominent, highlighting their potential in drug delivery and tissue engineering. - Nanotechnology in Biomaterials:
There is a growing focus on nanomaterials and nanocomposites, emphasizing their multifunctionality and application in drug delivery systems and imaging. - Biopolymer Functionalization:
Emerging studies on the functionalization of biopolymers to enhance their properties for specific biomedical applications, such as targeted therapy and improved biocompatibility. - Sustainable Biobased Materials:
Research is increasingly directed toward the development of sustainable, biobased materials derived from renewable resources, addressing environmental concerns. - Multifunctional Systems for Therapeutics:
An increasing number of studies are exploring multifunctional nanocarriers that integrate imaging, therapeutic, and targeting capabilities for enhanced treatment efficacy. - Bioinspired Materials and Designs:
There is a rising interest in materials inspired by natural systems, focusing on their structural and functional properties for innovative applications in biomedicine.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Synthetic Polymers:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on traditional synthetic polymers, as the journal's interest shifts towards more complex, functionalized, and biocompatible materials. - Basic Polymer Physics:
Research focusing on fundamental polymer physics, such as rheology and basic mechanical properties, has waned as the journal emphasizes applications and biomolecular interactions. - Generalized Drug Delivery Concepts:
Papers discussing broad drug delivery systems without specific targeting or functionalization have decreased, reflecting a trend towards more sophisticated, targeted approaches. - Non-Biodegradable Materials:
There is a declining interest in non-biodegradable materials, as the focus shifts toward sustainable and environmentally friendly biomaterials.
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