Development of Nanomaterials for Imaging, Diagnosis and Therapy
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular imaging probes; nanomedicines; fluorescence imaging; piezoelectric materials; imaging-guided therapy; antibacterial therapy; anticancer theranostics; nanoparticles; NIR-II fluorescence
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials have significantly enhanced imaging, diagnosis, and therapy by enabling targeted delivery, improved contrast, and real-time monitoring at the molecular level. Their tunable properties allow for precise disease localization, early detection, and efficient treatment with minimal side effects. This integration marks a transformative step toward personalized and non-invasive healthcare solutions. This Special Issue aims to comprehensively explore such developments, focusing on the synthesis, functionalization, and biomedical applications of nanomaterials designed to enhance precision medicine. The core objective of this Special Issue is to highlight how nanomaterials such as metallic nanoparticles, quantum dots, liposomes, polymeric micelles, dendrimers, carbon-based structures, and hybrid systems are engineered to integrate multiple diagnostic and therapeutic functions. This Special Issue aims to include fundamental research, translational studies, and emerging technologies that bridge materials science with biomedical innovation. We aim to provide a platform for the dissemination of interdisciplinary research that addresses both scientific and clinical challenges, pushing the boundaries of current nanomedicine paradigms.
While numerous reviews and studies have covered the individual aspects of nanomedicine, there remains a need to provide an integrative outlook that spans from nanomaterial design to clinical translation. This Special Issue distinguishes itself by combining a cross-functional perspective, linking material innovation with diagnostic efficacy and therapeutic precision, thereby filling a critical gap in the existing literature and aligning with the latest trends in personalized and precision medicine.
We invite the submission of original works, including reviews and articles that focus on a wide range of issues and concerns regarding the implication of nanomaterials for imaging, diagnosis, and therapy, such as the following:
- Design and fabrication of multifunctional nanomaterials;
- Applications in imaging modalities (MRI, CT, PET, optical imaging);
- Targeted and controlled drug delivery systems;
- Nanoparticles-based drug delivery;
- Stimuli-responsive and biocompatible nanoplatforms;
- Theranostic systems integrating real-time diagnosis with treatment;
- Tissue regeneration applications;
- Dynamic therapies such as photothermal, photodynamic, piezodynamic, sonodynamic, and chemodynamic therapies by nanomaterials;
- Immuno-regulatory nanoparticles;
- Nanomaterials for bone and wound infections;
- Organic nanomaterials for advanced therapeutics.
Dr. Shubham Roy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- imaging
- theranostics
- imaging-guided therapy
- drug delivery
- anticancer therapy
- antibacterial therapy
- materials engineering
- characterization
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