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Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition

Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition publishes fundamental research on the properties of polymeric biomaterials and the mechanisms of interaction between such biomaterials and living organisms, with special emphasis on molecular and cellular levels. The journal covers polymers for drug delivery, tissue engineering, large molecules in living organisms such as DNA and proteins, and related biomedical, pharmaceutical, and biological applications.

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Impact Factor 3.6
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0920-5063
eISSN 1568-5624
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Subscription pricing is listed for personal, institutional, corporate, and society membership subscriptions.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Original Articles should follow an IMRaD-style structure with Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. The manuscript must include 4 to 8 keywords, a disclosure statement, and a statement describing any use of generative AI in research or manuscript preparation.
References References must be numbered consecutively in order of first appearance, cited in square brackets, and listed in numerical order with author names as surname and initials.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents, and artwork files should be provided in separate files from the main text. Figures and tables must be of sufficient quality for refereeing, tables must be editable and non-duplicative, and captions and figures must be numbered correspondingly.
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Recent Publications

Biocompatibility and biodegradability of multilayered polymeric materials for tissue regeneration

Anna D. Kosova, Maria Y. Naumenko, Sergei G. Zhuravskii, Galina Y. Yukina, Elena G. Sukhorukova, Petr P. Snetkov, Svetlana N. Morozkina

10.1080/09205063.2026.2722172
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Nanotechnology-enabled delivery of bioactive compounds for neuroprotection in Parkinson’s disease: mechanisms and future directions

Praveen Gaur, Prachee Raje Bisht, Sonia Lal Gupta

10.1080/09205063.2026.2723464
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Machine learning-assisted prediction of swelling behavior in sodium alginate/triethylene glycol/acrylic acid pH-responsive biodegradable hydrogels

S. Sudarsan, S. Guhanathan, M. Anandkumar, Komal Kumar Napa

10.1080/09205063.2026.2722164
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Thickness- and environment-dependent hydrolytic degradation of semi-crystalline poly(L-lactic acid) esophageal stents: a computational-experimental investigation

Saeed Sanjari, Shahram Etemadi Haghighi, Payam Saraeian, Ali Alinia-Ziazi

10.1080/09205063.2026.2722155
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Extraction, structural characterization and biofunctional evaluation of novel chitosan derived from freshwater copepod Thermocyclops decipiens for biomedical applications

Sivakumar Kandhasamy, Sowmiya Thirthapathy, Suzanna Christy Pancras, Reshma Dhavithu, Gowthami Ganesan, Meenakshi Sivalingam Valliappan

10.1080/09205063.2026.2722160
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Research Topics

Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications Bone Tissue Engineering Materials Polymer Surface Interaction Studies biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery 3D Printing in Biomedical Research Silk-based biomaterials and applications Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine RNA Interference and Gene Delivery Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications Wound Healing and Treatments Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Dendrimers and Hyperbranched Polymers Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Collagen: Extraction and Characterization Dental materials and restorations Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Antimicrobial agents and applications Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity