Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, Elsevier, Impact Factor : 6.5

VSI: 7th Biohydrogels in Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications

We are pleased to announce that the 7th International Conference on Biohydrogels (BIOHYDROGELS 2026) is associated with a Special Issue entitled "7th Biohydrogels in Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications." This Virtual Special Issue (VSI) will gather high-quality original research and review articles presented during the conference, highlighting recent advances in carbohydrate-based polymers, biohydrogels, sustainable materials, and their biomedical and environmental applications. Participants are warmly invited to submit their extended contributions to this Special Issue, which will be managed by the Guest Editor in close collaboration with the editorial team to ensure rigorous peer review and high scientific standards.

Biomaterials Advances, Impact Factor : 6.0

Special issue: Advanced Biohydrogels and Functional Biomaterials: Design, Engineering and Applications

We are pleased to announce that selected contributions from the International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026 will be invited for submission to a Special Issue in the prestigious journal Biomaterials Advances.
Biomaterials Advances publishes cutting-edge research at the interface of biomedical sciences and materials engineering, with a strong focus on innovative materials for medical applications.

🔬 Scope of the Special Issue

The Special Issue welcomes high-quality contributions aligned with the journal’s scope, including:
- Bioinspired and biomimetic materials for medical applications
- Materials of biological origin for biomedical use
- Active and functional biomaterials
- Self-assembling and self-healing systems
- Smart (stimuli-responsive) materials
- Polymeric, ceramic, metallic, and composite biomaterials
- Materials for in vivo sensing and imaging
- Drug and vaccine delivery systems
- Advanced methods for characterization and modeling of biomaterials

✨ Conference–Journal Integration

Authors presenting at the conference will have the opportunity to submit extended and high-quality versions of their work to this Special Issue, subject to the journal’s peer-review process.

🎯 Topical Collection Title

Smart, Bioinspired, and Sustainable Hydrogels: Emerging Frontiers in Biomedical Engineering

👨‍🔬 Guest Editors
Prof. Gloria Gallego-Ferrer, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
Prof. Fouad DAMIRI, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Prof. Ahmed FATIMI, Sultan Moulay Slimane University (USMS), Beni Mellal, Morocco
Prof. Soumya El Abed, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
Prof. Mohammed BERRADA, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

📅 Important Information
Submission will follow the official guidelines of the journal
All manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process
Only selected and extended papers will be considered

Official Topical Collection–Chemistry Africa (Springer Nature), Impact Factor: 2.5

Publish Your Research in the Official Topical Collection of the 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026

We are delighted to announce that Chemistry Africa (Springer Nature) has officially launched the Topical Collection associated with the 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026.

🎯 Topical Collection Title

Innovating Smart Biohydrogels, Advanced Biomaterials and Bioinspired Nanotechnologies for a Sustainable Future – 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026

This special collection provides an excellent opportunity for researchers, scientists, and congress participants to publish their original research and high-quality review articles in a prestigious international Springer Nature journal.

🔎 Journal Indexing & Visibility

Chemistry Africa (Springer Nature) is indexed in several leading international databases, including:
- Web of Science Core Collection
- Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
- Scopus
- Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR)
- Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)
- Google Scholar
- Dimensions
- Crossref DOI

These indexing services ensure high international visibility, discoverability, and citation potential for published articles.

👨‍🔬 Guest Editors
Prof. Fouad Damiri – Hassan II University of Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco
Prof. Adil Akkouch – Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, USA
Prof. Soumya El Abed – Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Kingdom of Morocco
Prof. Ahmed Fatimi – Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Kingdom of Morocco
Prof. Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska – Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland
Prof. Mohammed Berrada – Hassan II University of Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco

🔬 Scope of the Collection

The collection welcomes original research and review papers covering, but not limited to:
- Smart and stimuli-responsive biohydrogels
- Advanced biomaterials and nanobiomaterials
- Bioinspired nanotechnologies
- Drug delivery systems
- Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- Wound healing
- Biomedical applications
- Polymer science
- Nanocomposites
- Molecular modeling and artificial intelligence in biomaterials
- Sustainable materials and green technologies

Researchers attending the congress, as well as scientists from the international community, are warmly invited to submit their manuscripts.
🔗 Official Topical Collection:
https://link.springer.com/collections/adjegbedfc

We look forward to receiving your outstanding scientific contributions and advancing innovation in biomaterials, hydrogels, and nanotechnology through this international collaboration.

BME Horizon

Special Issue: Smart Biomaterials and Advanced Hydrogels: Shaping the Next Generation of Biomedical Engineering

We are pleased to announce that the 7th International Congress on Biohydrogels (BIOHYDROGELS 2026) is associated with a Special Issue in BME Horizon, entitled "Smart Biomaterials and Advanced Hydrogels: Shaping the Next Generation of Biomedical Engineering." The Special Issue welcomes original research and review articles addressing recent advances in the design, characterization, fabrication, and biomedical applications of smart biomaterials and advanced hydrogels, including tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, wound healing, biosensing, and medical devices. Selected contributions from the congress are invited for submission and will undergo the journal's peer-review process.

📅 Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026

👨‍🔬 Guest Editors
Prof. Fouad DAMIRI – Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Prof. Mohammed BERRADA – Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

📖 Journal: BME Horizon | eISSN: 2972-449X | pISSN: 2972-4554

🔗 Official Special Issue:
BME Horizon – Smart Biomaterials and Advanced Hydrogels