Active Propelled Micro/Nano Technologies in Drug Delivery: Design, Fabrication and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Active propelled micro/nano technologies are poised to revolutionize drug delivery by enabling the precise, on-demand delivery of therapeutics to targeted sites within the body. This innovative approach offers a promising solution to the limitations of conventional drug administration, which often suffers from poor bioavailability, off-target effects, and the inability to overcome physiological barriers. These micro/nanorobots can be designed to autonomously navigate complex biological environments, reaching specific cells or tissues to release their therapeutic payload with high spatiotemporal precision. This not only increases treatment efficacy but also significantly reduces the systemic side effects that are common in many therapies.

Despite their immense promise, the widespread clinical application of these technologies faces challenges related to biocompatibility, remote control, and scalability. This Special Issue aims to address the current state of the art and explore emerging opportunities for the development and application of advanced, self-propelled drug delivery systems. We invite submissions that cover a broad spectrum of topics, from novel design principles and fabrication techniques to their diverse biomedical applications and the investigation of their in vivo performance.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and insights to advance this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

Dr. Zhaoqing Cong
Guest Editor

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