Fluorescent Nanoparticles: Composition, Properties, and Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Fluorescent nanomaterials have emerged as versatile and powerful tools in the biomedical field, offering significant advantages for applications such as bioimaging, cancer therapy, and targeted drug delivery. Their exceptional optical properties (such as high brightness, tunable emission, and photostability) make them superior to traditional fluorescent dyes. In addition, their biocompatibility and ability to be functionalized for specific biological targets enhance their utility in both diagnostics and therapeutics. A wide range of fluorescent nanoparticles have been developed, including semiconductor quantum dots, carbon-based nanomaterials, noble metal nanoparticles, silica-based particles, and various phosphor or hybrid organic/inorganic frameworks. Each of these platforms offers unique structural and functional benefits, enabling their use as imaging probes, drug carriers, or even radiation sensitizers. Ongoing research into the composition, surface modification, and biological interactions of these nanomaterials continues to expand their capabilities. With further research developments in their design and application, fluorescent nanoparticles are expected to play a key role in advancing precision medicine, offering more targeted, efficient, and minimally invasive approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Bonghwan Chon
Guest Editor

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