Cutting-Edge Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental Innovations
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 March 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Interests: organic chemistry; nanomaterials; carbon dots; biochar; IoT-enabled environmental sensors; biomedical applications; environmental monitoring; sustainable functional materials; photoluminescent nanomaterials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Carbon-based nanomaterials are emerging as versatile platforms for addressing global challenges in health and environmental sustainability. Recent advances in the synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of materials such as carbon dots, graphene derivatives, and biochar-based nanostructures have opened new horizons for their integration into biomedical and environmental technologies. Their unique optical, electrical, and surface properties enable applications ranging from bioimaging, drug delivery, and antimicrobial systems to environmental monitoring, catalysis, and energy storage.
This Special Issue aims to gather original research articles and comprehensive reviews highlighting the design, development, and application of carbon-based nanomaterials at the interface of chemistry, biology, and environmental science. Contributions are especially encouraged on innovative synthetic approaches, green and sustainable production methods, advanced characterization techniques, and smart device integration (including IoT-enabled sensing systems). By bringing together interdisciplinary research, this Special Issue seeks to foster a deeper understanding of structure–function relationships and promote practical innovations that can drive biomedical and environmental progress.
Prof. Dr. Roberto Romeo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- carbon-based nanomaterials
- carbon dots
- biochar
- graphene derivatives
- biomedical applications
- environmental monitoring
- sustainable nanotechnology
- smart sensors
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