This journal focuses on the development, characterization, and application of hydrogels and related gel materials. Research covers their use in biomedical applications such as wound healing, tissue regeneration, and drug delivery, as well as in energy storage, environmental remediation, and food science. The scope also includes the fabrication techniques, structural properties, and performance evaluation of these gel systems.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2310-2861 / 2310-2861
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Organic ChemistryQ1
Polymers and PlasticsQ1
BioengineeringQ2
BiomaterialsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Polymer Science
Scopus Categories
BioengineeringPolymers and PlasticsBiomaterialsOrganic Chemistry
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsAerogels and thermal insulationProteins in Food SystemsAdvanced Drug Delivery SystemsWound Healing and TreatmentsPolysaccharides Composition and ApplicationsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsSupramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials