Bio and Nanomaterials Based on Fe3O4

Dear Colleagues,

Due to their biocompatibility, nanometric scale, high sorption capacity, and chemical stability, Fe₃O₄ nanostructures have many applications in the biomedical field. Fe₃O₄ nanostructures have been extensively used in drug targeting, anti-tumor treatments, modulation of biofilm development, wound healing, stabilization of essential oils, magnetic resonance imaging, antimicrobial therapy, and drug delivery. The aim of this Special Issue of Molecules is to provide an updated and integrated focus on the fabrication and characterization of suitable Fe₃O₄-based nano-active materials; the issue will highlight the utility of novel, customized research models and their biomedical applications. The Special Issue scope is broad and includes the following areas: Lab-on-Chip devices, Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation technique, therapeutic magnetic micro- and nano-spheres, antimicrobial magnetic polymers, Fe₃O₄ nanostructured biosurfaces that prevent microbial adherence, Fe₃O₄-based nanostructured biomaterials, and nanobioactive systems, based on essential oils, which eradicate microbial infections, targeted drug delivery, magnetic resonance imaging, cancer therapy, thin films, etc.

Dr. Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Guest Editor

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