Metallic Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 33
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Interests: microalgae; bioactive compounds; nanomaterials; natural polysaccharides; antimicrobial
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2. RISE-Health, Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
Interests: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; photothermal therapy; controlled drug release; nanomaterials
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Interests: bioactivity; wound dressings; tissue engineering; drug delivery; skin infections; nanomaterials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metallic nanoparticles, from gold and silver to iron oxide and platinum, represent a powerful frontier in precision medicine, offering groundbreaking opportunities for diagnosis, targeted treatment, and real-time disease monitoring. Gold nanoparticles, with their unique plasmonic features, allow for ultra-sensitive detection of disease biomarkers. Silver nanoparticles offer potent antimicrobial action, making them ideal for use in wound dressings and infection-resistant medical devices. Iron oxide nanoparticles play a vital role in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), delivering sharper contrast for more accurate diagnoses. In cutting-edge treatments like photothermal therapy, metal nanoparticles absorb light and convert it into heat, precisely targeting and destroying cancer cells or pathogens. The versatility and functionality of metallic nanoparticles continue to drive innovation across biomedical and environmental sciences. Yet, despite their promise, challenges such as potential toxicity and long-term stability remain, highlighting the need for continued research and innovation.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research from leading experts in the field of nanoparticles and nanomaterials. We welcome contributions focused on (i) biomedical applications—including drug delivery, proteomics, molecular imaging probes, biosensors, genomics, hyperthermia therapy, and antimicrobial strategies—and (ii) environmental applications such as bioremediation, as well as novel tools for detecting and quantifying pharmaceuticals, contaminants, fertilizers, antibiotics, and toxic metals.
We invite researchers to submit original articles and comprehensive reviews that explore fundamental principles, practical applications, and emerging directions in this rapidly evolving discipline.
Dr. Paula Coutinho
Dr. André F. Moreira
Dr. Sónia P. Miguel
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metallic nanoparticles
- photothermal therapy
- photodynamic therapy
- biosensors
- drug delivery
- bioimaging
- ecotoxicology
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