Journal
Advanced Fiber Materials
Advanced Fiber Materials is a hybrid, peer-reviewed, international and interdisciplinary research journal which aims to publish the most important papers in fibers and fiber-related...
Fibers and textiles play a crucial role in healthcare, providing innovative solutions for various medical needs. With advancements in technology, smart textiles can now monitor vital signs and deliver drugs, while antimicrobial fabrics help control infections. Fibrous scaffolds made of biocompatible and biodegradable materials are widely explored in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, with the aim of enhancing patient outcomes. Protective textiles offer essential barriers for healthcare workers, improving safety. These innovations not only increase patient comfort and hygiene but also contribute to more efficient and effective medical practices. The integration of advanced fibers and textiles in healthcare is essential for developing new therapeutic, diagnostic, and protective solutions, driving significant improvements in health management and medical treatment.
This special issue focuses on innovative textile technologies revolutionizing healthcare. Key areas of interest include biocompatible and biodegradable materials for tissue engineering, protective textiles for enhanced healthcare, textile-based drug delivery systems for controlled therapeutic release, and advancements in rehabilitation and assistive devices made from advanced fibers. The issue will also highlight innovations in fabric sensors for non-invasive monitoring and early disease detection. It will address the importance of patient comfort and hygiene, showcasing textiles that improve well-being in clinical settings. Discussing regulatory and standardization challenges, along with safety and efficacy assessments, will also be in the scope of this issue.
Contributed articles are sought in the following areas (not limited):
• Biomedical Fibers and Textiles
• Biocompatible and Biodegradable Textiles
• Textile-based Drug Delivery Systems
• Rehabilitation and Assistive Textiles
• Smart Textiles and Wearable Technology
• Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices
• Fiber Surface and Interface
• Fiber Manufacturing and Characterization
• Computational Models of Medical Fibers and Textiles
• Case Studies and Clinical Trials Related to Medical Fibers and Textiles
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Zekun Liu PhD
Research Associate, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.Zekun Liu earned his PhD from the Department of Materials at The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, in 2022. Following this, he joined the University of Oxford (UK) as a Research Associate. His research focuses on functional materials and composites, particularly fiber-based ones, to develop on-skin and implantable flexible electronics for the application of digital healthcare, as well as biomedical textiles for tissue repair and treatment. -
Prof. Pierre-Alexis Mouthuy PhD
Associate Professor, Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.Pierre-Alexis Mouthuy is an Associate Professor at the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK. He graduated as a bioengineer from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) and completed his DPhil in tissue engineering at the Engineering Science Department in Oxford. He was a recipient of the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship, which he carried out at the Rudjer Bosković Institute (Croatia). His research group, established in 2018, focuses on the development of various soft tissue engineering strategies.
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