Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Cytotoxicity and Drug Delivery
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: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the green synthesis of nanomaterials and their emerging roles in cytotoxicity assessment and drug delivery applications. Green synthesis approaches, utilizing plant extracts, microorganisms, and other sustainable resources, offer environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternatives to conventional chemical methods while improving biocompatibility. The scope of this issue includes the design, synthesis, and physicochemical characterization of nanomaterials, as well as their biological evaluation in vitro and in vivo. Particular emphasis is placed on studies investigating cytotoxic mechanisms, including apoptosis, oxidative stress, and cell death pathways, along with targeted and controlled drug delivery strategies. Contributions addressing anticancer activity, safety profiles, and translational potential are especially encouraged. This Special Issue seeks to provide an interdisciplinary platform for innovative research at the interface of nanotechnology, toxicology, pharmacology, and molecular medicine.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Cengiz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- green synthesis
- green-nanomaterials
- cytotoxicity
- antibacterial activity
- drug delivery
- biocompatibility
- anticancer activity
- oxidative stress
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