Application of Nanomaterials in Drug Delivery and Drug Release
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials for Drug Delivery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Interests: radioresistant cancer cell biology; tumor cell radiosensitization; DNA damage signaling; mitochondria–nucleus communication; radiation-induced bystander effects; radiation-response biomarkers; tumor microenvironment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The application of nanomaterials in drug delivery and drug release has garnered significant attention due to their potential to revolutionize pharmaceutical treatments. Nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, liposomes, and dendrimers, offer unique properties such as enhanced bioavailability, controlled release, and targeted delivery, which are critical for improving the efficacy and reducing the side-effects of drugs. Current research focuses on optimizing the design and functionalization of nanomaterials to enhance their stability, biocompatibility, and specificity to target tissues or cells.
Recent studies have highlighted the challenges in scaling up nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems, including issues related to toxicity, immune response, and the complexity of production methods. Advances in nanomaterial engineering, including the incorporation of stimuli-responsive mechanisms, are pushing the boundaries of controlled and sustained drug release.
This topic invites contributions that explore novel nanomaterial-based strategies for drug delivery, innovations in targeted therapies, and the challenges in translating these technologies from laboratory settings to clinical applications. We welcome research articles and reviews addressing both theoretical advancements and practical applications in this dynamic field.
Dr. Diana Iulia Savu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- drug delivery
- drug release
- nanoparticles
- targeted therapy
- controlled release
- nanocarriers
- nanomedicine
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