Novel Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing and Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanomedicine; functional nanomaterials; cancer therapy; nanocatalysis
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Dear Colleagues,
The advent of nanotechnology has revolutionized the fields of sensing and biomedicine. Functional nanomaterials, characterized by their unique physicochemical properties at the nanoscale, have created unprecedented opportunities for detecting biological and chemical species with ultra-high sensitivity and for intervening in biological processes with exceptional precision. These materials, through tailored design, can interact with specific targets, respond to external stimuli, and perform multiple functions simultaneously. This capability is critical for addressing pressing global challenges in early-stage disease diagnosis, point-of-care testing, targeted therapy, and personalized medicine. Continuous innovation in this interdisciplinary domain is not only pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge but also paving the way for the next generation of diagnostic and therapeutic platforms, making this research area one of the most dynamic and impactful in modern science.
We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which will showcase the latest advancements in the design, synthesis, and application of novel functional nanomaterials in the fields of sensing and biomedicine. We will highlight innovative research that bridges materials science with chemical/biological sensing, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies.
This Special Issue will compile high-quality papers that address current challenges, such as improving the sensitivity, specificity, biocompatibility, and multi-functionality of nanomaterials. By providing a platform for cutting-edge discoveries, this Special Issue will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the translation of laboratory innovations into practical solutions for healthcare and environmental monitoring.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Design of nanomaterial-based biosensors and chemosensors;
- Advanced platforms for environmental monitoring, food safety, and clinical diagnostics;
- Wearable and implantable nanosensors for health monitoring;
- Nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery and controlled release;
- Nanoplatforms for bioimaging (e.g., MRI, fluorescence, photoacoustic imaging);
- Nanotherapeutics, including photothermal, photodynamic, and synergistic therapies;
- Nanodiagnostics and theranostics (combined therapy and diagnosis).
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wansong Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional nanomaterials
- biosensing
- chemical sensing
- drug delivery
- bioimaging
- theranostics
- nanobiotechnology
- nanosensors
- nanomedicine
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