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Synthesis and Molecular Applications of Nanomaterials

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 2026 | Viewed by 895

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Department of Applied Chemistry and Physics, University of León, E-24071 León, Spain
Interests: analytical chemistry; spectroscopy; nanomaterials
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Department of Applied Chemistry and Physics, University of León, E-24071 León, Spain
Interests: analytical chemistry; spectroscopy; nanomaterials
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Departamento de Química y Física Aplicadas, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales, Universidad de León, León, Spain
Interests: energy recovery from agro-industrial waste; oxicombustion; applied physical chemistry; biosensors; sustainable energy technologies
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue titled “Synthesis and Molecular Applications of Nanomaterials”. The diverse applications of various nanomaterials (including metal oxide, metal, polymeric, and lipidic-based types, among others) stem from their exceptional size-dependent properties. These applications also depend on synthesis methodologies, making it essential to develop new, facile procedures for preparing nanostructures to enhance their future utility.

Regarding the molecular applications of these nanomaterials, those related to nanomedicine are particularly noteworthy. These include the quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical and biologically relevant molecules, the targeted transport and controlled release of these chemical species, and emerging therapies for various diseases. Similarly, the use of nanomaterials in environmental remediation is prominent, encompassing the development of sensitive and selective methods for contaminant detection and their effective removal from the environment.

This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and critical reviews focused on the synthesis and molecular aspects of nanoparticles.

Dr. Fernando J. Pereira
Dr. A. Javier Aller
Dr. Roberto Lopez
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Keywords

  • nanomaterials
  • synthesis
  • molecular applications

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Studying the Biological Activity of Cerium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Bacterial Biosensors
by Ekaterina V. Silina, Evgeniya V. Prazdnova, Sergey A. Emelyantsev, Ludmila E. Khmelevtsova, Varvara N. Statsenko, Natalia E. Manturova, Kseniia A. Palkina, Ilia V. Yampolsky and Victor A. Stupin
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2026, 27(7), 3179; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27073179 - 31 Mar 2026
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Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2NPs) possess unique physicochemical properties that make them promising compounds for medical and industrial applications. However, variations in synthesis methods, particle size, and surface characteristics may influence their potential toxicity. This study provides a comparative analysis of CeO [...] Read more.
Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2NPs) possess unique physicochemical properties that make them promising compounds for medical and industrial applications. However, variations in synthesis methods, particle size, and surface characteristics may influence their potential toxicity. This study provides a comparative analysis of CeO2NPs synthesized via three methods (citric, dextran, and uncoated modifications) to evaluate their toxicity, antioxidant mechanisms, and genoprotective potential using a panel of Escherichia coli-based lux-biosensors. Our data indicate that all of the tested CeO2NPs exhibit high biocompatibility with no significant toxicity or genotoxicity at physiological concentrations (10−4–10−2 M). The citrate-modified nanoparticles demonstrated pronounced catalase-mimetic activity, acting as the most effective scavengers against hydrogen peroxide. Conversely, the dextran-modified nanoparticles exhibited the highest antimutagenic potential, reducing dioxidine-induced DNA damage by over 56%. Thus, beyond establishing biocompatibility, this study highlights the potential of using specific CeO2NP modifications for targeted therapy depending on the oxidative pathway involved. This suggests their potential for application as antioxidant and antimutagenic agents in both human and veterinary medicine. Full article
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