Innovative Marine Nanomaterials in Targeted Drug Delivery
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials of Marine Origin".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editors
Interests: green nanotechnology; drug delivery systems; biocompatible polymers; targeted therapy; controlled release
Interests: organic chemistry; medicinal chemistry; green chemistry; green nanotechnology
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, nanotechnology has revolutionized the field of drug delivery, offering novel strategies to overcome biological barriers, enhance therapeutic efficacy, and reduce systemic toxicity. Within this context, marine-derived nanomaterials are gaining increasing attention due to their unique chemical composition, structural diversity, and biocompatibility. The marine environment, being one of the richest sources of bioactive compounds, provides inspiration for the design of innovative nanosystems with remarkable drug delivery potential.
Marine nanomaterials, such as polysaccharides, peptides, lipids, and mineral-based nanostructures, exhibit distinctive physicochemical and biological properties that make them highly suitable as carriers for therapeutic agents. Their natural origin ensures a high level of biodegradability and reduced immunogenicity, while their ability to be tailored into multifunctional nanosystems creates new opportunities in targeted therapy, controlled drug release, and combination treatments. Moreover, the application of marine-inspired nanostructures in cancer therapy, antimicrobial strategies, and regenerative medicine highlights their broad biomedical relevance.
The focus of this Special Issue will be on the latest advances in the design, characterization, and application of marine nanomaterials for drug delivery. Contributions addressing innovative nanoformulations, novel mechanisms of drug release, and bio-inspired nanocarriers, as well as synergistic approaches combining marine nanomaterials with conventional therapies, are highly encouraged. In addition, studies bridging the gap between in vitro and in vivo evaluations, including the use of 3D models and advanced preclinical systems, are particularly welcome.
We invite academic researchers and industry professionals to submit original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore the potential of marine nanomaterials in drug delivery systems. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for advancing knowledge in this emerging field and to inspire the development of next-generation therapeutics derived from the marine environment.
Dr. Ioanna Pitterou
Dr. Anastasia Detsi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- marine nanomaterials
- drug delivery systems
- marine polysaccharides (e.g., chitosan, fucoidan, alginate)
- nanocarriers and nanostructures
- targeted therapy and controlled release
- marine-derived bioactive compounds
- cancer nanomedicine
- biocompatibility and biodegradability
- nano-biomaterials from the marine environment
- translational nanotechnology
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