A strong emphasis is placed on sustainability, with contributions exploring chitosan-based films for dye removal, microbial strategies for soil bioremediation, and bio-derived polymers such as zein that reduce reliance on non-renewable resources. Equally significant are the advances in biomedical applications, including next-generation dental polymers, scaffolds for nerve regeneration, and bioinspired materials that combine mechanical robustness with biological function.
By bridging materials science, biotechnology, and clinical perspectives, this collection illustrates how next-generation biomaterials are driving solutions to global challenges in healthcare, industry, and environmental protection. Offering both depth and accessibility, it serves as a valuable reference for researchers, clinicians, graduate students, and professionals worldwide.
Dr Blessy M. Mani earned her PhD in Investigative Medicine from Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico, and has postdoctoral experience in the areas of biotechnology and neurobiology, with innovations in nanocellulose hydrogels and extracellular vesicle-based applications.
Dr Sana Kabdrakhmanova is a leading researcher in polymer composites, nanocellulose, and environmental applications, currently at Satbayev University, Kazakhstan.
Dr Hanna J. Maria, Senior Researcher at MGU, has expertise in natural rubber, lignin, and hybrid nanocomposites, with postdoctoral experience in Japan, France, and Qatar.