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Editorial for the Special Issue "Gel Formation Processes and Materials for Functional Thin Films (1st Edition)"
Denitsa Elenkova1, Katerina Lazarova2
1Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", 1 James Boucher Blvd., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria.
Gels (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 27, 2026
Summary
Gel-based materials are now advanced, tunable platforms, moving beyond simple soft systems. These materials can operate under non-equilibrium conditions and respond to external stimuli.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Soft Matter Physics
Background:
- Traditionally viewed as equilibrium-limited soft systems.
- Recent advancements highlight their potential as functional platforms.
- Focus on dynamic and responsive material behaviors.
