Nanomaterials and Their Surface Functionalization for Bio-Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Nanomaterials are increasingly utilized in various bio-applications. The high surface-to-volume ratios and defined pore sizes are suitable as biological motifs and for surface functionalization in biosensing and theranostic studies of diseases. Accordingly, engineering nanomaterials in today’s cutting-edge bioresearch could play a central role in diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutic and theranostic applications of disease in modern medicine. This Special Issue covers advancements in recent research on novel methods in surface modifications of nanomaterials for biological purposes.

The thematic priorities for this Special Issue include but are not limited to:

• Nanomaterials for selective cell capture.
• Nanomaterials for advanced drug delivery and phototherapy.
• Nanomaterials-derived scaffolds for in vitro cell culturing.
• Nanomaterials for the removal of arsenic, cyanide, metals, and heavy metals from biosystems.
• Theranostic nanomaterials that actively target tumours, including imaging and therapy.
• Upconversion nanomaterials for advanced biomedical and biophotonics applications.
• Comprehensive reviews involving the surface modification of nanoparticles for biological applications.

Dr. Ian Edwin Cock
Dr. Tak Kim
Guest Editors

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