Particle Engineering for Drug Delivery

Dear Colleagues,

Nanotechnology is the manipulation and utilization of matter at the nanoscale, where novel physical, chemical, and biological properties emerge. Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize bioengineering, which is the application of engineering principles and methods to biological systems and problems. This Special Issue highlights some of the current and emerging nanotechnology applications in bioengineering, such as (1) nanomaterials and nanodevices for biosensing, imaging, diagnosis, and therapy; (2) nanobiomimetics and nanobiointerfaces for tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and biocompatibility; and (3) nanosystems and nanorobotics for drug delivery, gene therapy, and nanosurgery. This Special Issue also identifies some of the challenges and limitations of nanotechnology in bioengineering, such as (1) the complexity and diversity of biological systems and environments; (2) the safety and toxicity of nanomaterials and nanodevices; and (3) the ethical and social implications of nanotechnology in bioengineering. This Special Issue concludes by proposing future directions and opportunities for the integration of nanotechnology in bioengineering, such as (1) developing smart and adaptive nanomaterials and nanodevices; (2) exploring the synergy and integration of nanotechnology and biotechnology; and (3) fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative research and education in nanotechnology and bioengineering.

This Special Issue aims to compile the most recent advances in the application of nanotechnology in bioengineering, with a particular focus on its promising applications in developing new drug formulations and enhancing drug delivery.

Hence, we cordially invite researchers to disclose original research work or review manuscripts that present up-to-date data on the application of nanotechnology in bioengineering.

Dr. Ana Figueiras
Dr. Cátia Domingues
Dr. Ivana Jarak
Guest Editors

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• nanomaterials
• nanodevices
• biosensing
• imaging
• diagnosis
• therapy
• tissue engineering
• regenerative medicine
• biocompatibility
• drug delivery
• gene therapy
• nanosurgery