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A topical collection in International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This collection belongs to the section "Molecular Nanoscience".

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Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
Interests: viscoelastic and time-dependent properties of polymers and polymeric glasses; structure-property relationships of inorganic-organic hybrid polymers and nanocomposites; processing of hybrid nano-reinforced polymer; nanostructured materials

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Centre for Modern Interdisciplinary Technologies, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
Interests: metal nanoparticles; metal-oxide-based nanoparticles; antimicrobial activity; nanobiomedicine; wound dressings; immunotherapy; regenerative medicine; biosensors
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Dear Colleagues,

This Topical Collection aims to collect high-quality review papers in all the field of molecular nanoscience. We encourage researchers from related fields to contribute review papers highlighting the latest developments in molecular nanoscience, or to invite relevant experts and colleagues to do so. Full-length comprehensive reviews will be preferred.

Dr. Andre Lee
Dr. Maciej Monedeiro-Milanowski
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Keywords

  • nanomaterials
  • nanomedicine
  • nanoparticles
  • nanoassemblies
  • nanotechnology
  • nanocatalysts
  • nanocomposites

Published Papers (2 papers)

2025

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Hybrid Electrospun Conductive Nanofibers for Emerging Organic Contaminants’ Degradation in Visible Light Photocatalysis: A Review
by Maria Râpă, Badriyah Alhalaili, Florin Aurel Dincă, Andra Mihaela Predescu, Ecaterina Matei and Ruxandra Vidu
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(18), 9055; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26189055 - 17 Sep 2025
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Emerging organic contaminants (EOCs), including polychlorinated bisphenyls (PCBs), pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), and dyes, are among the most hazardous pollutants found in water bodies and sediments. These substances pose serious threats to the environment and human health due [...] Read more.
Emerging organic contaminants (EOCs), including polychlorinated bisphenyls (PCBs), pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), and dyes, are among the most hazardous pollutants found in water bodies and sediments. These substances pose serious threats to the environment and human health due to their high toxicity, long-range mobility, and bioaccumulation potential. Although various methods for degradation of organic pollutants exist, photocatalysis using ultraviolet (UV) and visible light (VIS) has emerged as a promising approach. However, its practical applications remain limited due to challenges such as the use of powdered photocatalysts, which complicates their removal and recycling in industrial settings, and the restricted solar availability of UV light (~4% of the solar spectrum). This review investigates the effectiveness of hybrid electrospun conductive polymer nanofibers on metal oxide photocatalysts such as TiO2 and ZnO (including doped and co-doped forms) and fabricated via mono- or coaxial electrospinning, in the degradation of EOCs in water under visible light. Furthermore, strategies to enhance the fabrication of these hybrid electrospun conductive nanofibers as visible-light-responsive photocatalysts, such as the inclusion of dopants and/or plasmonic materials, are discussed. Finally, the current challenges and future research directions related to electrospun nanofibers combined with photocatalysts for the degradation of EOCs in water treatment applications are outlined. Full article
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2024

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Review
Advanced Vibrational Spectroscopy and Bacteriophages Team Up: Dynamic Synergy for Medical and Environmental Applications
by Magdalena Giergiel, Thulya Chakkumpulakkal Puthan Veettil, Ava Rossetti and Kamila Kochan
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(15), 8148; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25158148 - 26 Jul 2024
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Bacteriophages are emerging as a promising alternative in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria amidst the escalating global antimicrobial resistance crisis. Recently, there has been a notable resurgence of interest in phages, prompting extensive research into their therapeutic potential. Beyond conventional microbiology and virology techniques, such [...] Read more.
Bacteriophages are emerging as a promising alternative in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria amidst the escalating global antimicrobial resistance crisis. Recently, there has been a notable resurgence of interest in phages, prompting extensive research into their therapeutic potential. Beyond conventional microbiology and virology techniques, such as genomics and proteomics, novel phenotypic and chemical characterization methods are being explored. Among these, there is a growing interest in vibrational spectroscopy, especially in advanced modalities such as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS), and atomic force microscopy-infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR), which offer improved sensitivity and spatial resolution. This review explores the spectrum of uses of vibrational spectroscopy for bacteriophages, including its role in diagnostics, biosensing, phage detection, assistance in phage-based therapy, and advancing basic research. Full article
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