Bioinspired Micro/Nanomaterials and Devices for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials micro/nanorobots; drug delivery; bioinspired systems; lipid nanoparticles
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Interests: mRNA delivery; gene therapy; biomimetic materials; nanomedicine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of biomedical engineering is experiencing rapid progress through the integration of bioinspired micro/nanomaterials and devices. These advanced systems, which can mimic the structure, function, or adaptability of natural materials, offer tremendous potential for applications in drug delivery, diagnostics, imaging, tissue engineering, and theranostics. This Special Issue, entitled “Bioinspired Micro/Nanomaterials and Devices for Biomedical Applications”, aims to highlight cutting-edge research that leverages biomimicry to solve key challenges in healthcare. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications that explore the design, fabrication, characterization, and application of bioinspired micro/nanoscale materials and devices. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, responsive drug carriers, micro/nanorobots, smart hydrogels, soft robots, cell-mimicking systems, and multifunctional platforms for disease diagnosis and therapy. By showcasing innovative approaches at the intersection of materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedicine, this Special Issue seeks to provide comprehensive insights into the next generation of bioinspired solutions for improving human health.
Dr. Fangyu Zhang
Dr. Yaou Duan
Dr. Songsong Tang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- drug delivery
- micro/nanomaterials
- micro/nanorobots
- bioinspired systems
- theranostics
- hydrogel
- wearable device
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