📚 Official Book of the 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026

The Organizing Committee of the 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026 is delighted to announce the official publication of the international scientific book:

“Emerging Applications of Hydrogel-Based Biomaterials”

Published by Bentham Science Publishers, this book brings together internationally recognized experts to present the latest advances in hydrogel-based biomaterials and their applications in healthcare, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, tissue engineering, environmental sustainability, and advanced materials.

As an official scientific initiative of the 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026, the book reflects our commitment to promoting excellence in research, fostering international collaboration, and accelerating innovation in biomaterials and hydrogel science.

🌍 Why This Book?

This comprehensive volume provides readers with state-of-the-art knowledge on:
- Smart and stimuli-responsive hydrogels
- Drug delivery systems
- Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- Wound healing technologies
- Hydrogel nanocomposites
- Bioactive and functional biomaterials
- 3D bioprinting and advanced manufacturing
- Environmental applications of hydrogels
- Sustainable hydrogel materials
- Clinical translation and commercialization

👨‍🔬 International Editorial Team
Prof. Fouad Damiri – Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Prof. Mohammed Berrada – Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Prof. Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska – Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland
Prof. Soumya El Abed – Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco
Prof. Adil Akkouch – Western Michigan University, USA
Prof. Ahmed Fatimi – Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Morocco

📅 Official Launch

The book will be officially launched during the 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026, to be held from October 29–31, 2026, in Casablanca, Morocco.

🤝 Join This Global Scientific Initiative

We warmly invite researchers, academics, clinicians, industry professionals, and students from around the world to explore this landmark publication and contribute to advancing the future of hydrogel-based biomaterials through innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific excellence.

We look forward to welcoming you to Casablanca, Morocco, for the 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026, where this book will be officially presented to the international scientific community.

Together, let's build the future of hydrogel-based biomaterials through science, innovation, and collaboration.

📢 Call for Book Chapters | IGI Global Scientific Publishing

The Organizing Committee of the 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026, to be held from October 29–31, 2026, in Casablanca, Morocco, is pleased to announce an international Call for Book Chapters for the upcoming edited volume:

“Bio-Based Hydrogel Innovations in Food, Biomedical, Cosmetic, and Industrial Applications”

Publisher: IGI Global Scientific Publishing

This international book aims to bring together original scientific contributions highlighting recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and applications of bio-based hydrogels across biomedical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, agricultural, and environmental fields.

Researchers, academics, PhD students, industry professionals, and international experts are warmly invited to submit high-quality chapter proposals.

🔬 Key Research Topics

- Sustainable biomass and renewable biohydrogels
- Green synthesis and advanced crosslinking strategies
- Smart, injectable, self-healing, and stimuli-responsive hydrogels
- Drug delivery, wound healing, and tissue engineering
- 3D bioprinting and advanced biofabrication
- Biosensing, diagnostics, and precision medicine
- Environmental remediation and sustainable agriculture
- Food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications

📅 Important Dates

Abstract Submission: September 30, 2026
Full Chapter Submission: November 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: November 30, 2026
Final Manuscript Submission: December 15, 2026

👨‍🔬 Editorial Team
Prof. Fouad Damiri – Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Prof. Mohammed Berrada – Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Prof. Adil Akkouch – Western Michigan University, USA
Prof. Soumya El Abed – Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco
Prof. Saad Ibnsouda – Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco

We encourage all congress participants and members of the international scientific community to contribute to this collective publication and share their latest research and innovations in sustainable hydrogel technologies.