Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications and Uses
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 79
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Interests: molecular magnetsm; single-molecule magnets; nonophotonics; mesoporous silica; nanostructured systems; nanoelectronics
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Dear Colleagues,
Functional materials are advanced systems whose properties originate from their precisely designed molecular structure and composition. These materials bridge molecular science and biomedical engineering, enabling the development of innovative solutions for diagnostics, therapy, and tissue regeneration. Through rational molecular design and surface functionalization, it is possible to control interactions with biological environments, enhance selectivity toward target cells, and ensure biocompatibility. Examples include mesoporous silicas, metal–organic frameworks, hydrogels, and biodegradable polymers that can serve as carriers for drugs, radioisotopes, or biomolecules. Molecular-level control over these materials allows researchers to integrate multiple functionalities, leading to multifunctional and theranostic platforms capable of simultaneous treatment and monitoring. Continuous progress in the molecular understanding of structure–property relationships is essential to develop safer, more efficient, and personalized biomedical technologies, shaping the future of molecular medicine. In the era of aging societies and the growing prevalence of chronic and civilization-related diseases, research in this field has become an urgent necessity. The world still awaits breakthroughs in treating many diseases, and advances in nanotechnology and molecularly engineered functional materials may provide the key to meeting these global challenges.
Dr. Magdalena Laskowska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional materials
- nanomaterials
- biomedical applications
- molecular engineering
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