Nanostructures: From Synthesis, Modification to Biomedical Applications
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Nanoscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 568
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanoparticles; bio-applications; nanomedicine; nano-antimicrobials; inorganic synthesis; wet chemistry; autoclave
Interests: wet chemical synthesis and characterization of a variety of inorganic nanoscale materials for biomedical applications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The synthesis of primary nanoparticles is now a preliminary step in the preparation of advanced multi-functional nanostructures. New developments in the design of nanostructures, emphasizing properties such as size, shape, surface functionalization, and structural composition (known as 4S’s), reflect innovations regarding the optimization of functionality and targeting capabilities, which are vital for the integration of nanomaterials into personalized medicine. This Special Issue aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers to exchange insights and advances in the multifaceted field of nanotechnology, with direct implications for healthcare and therapeutic innovations. Inorganic nanoparticles with intrinsic functionalities, hybrid organic–inorganic nanostructures and/or quantum dots, and unique optical, electronic and magnetic properties have emerged as powerful tools in photocatalysis, medical imaging and biosensing. This has enabled the early detection and monitoring of disease, as well as the efficient transport of drugs to specific cells/tissues. The scope of this Special Issue includes biomedical applications and the use of therapeutic solutions against multi-drug-resistant bacterial strains, as well as the diagnosis and therapy of amyloidopathies, including neurodegenerative diseases. This Special Issue will also address the post-synthetic modification/fabrication methods applied to nanomaterials in order to enhance their performance, stability, and biocompatibility in complex biological environments. We also welcome papers that address surface engineering, functional coatings, and targeting strategies.
Dr. Kleoniki Giannousi
Prof. Dr. Catherine Dendrinou-Samara
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanostructures
- post-synthetic methods
- multi-drug resistant bacteria
- amyloidopathies
- neurodegeneration
- photocatalysis
- biosensors
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