Advanced Nanomaterials for Fluorescence Imaging and Phototherapy
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Photochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2026) | Viewed by 4048
Special Issue Editors
Interests: multiphoton imaging; phototheranostics; fluorescence imaging
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials, recognized as one of the most significant scientific innovations in recent decades, have profoundly influenced various aspects of daily life. Their unique optical properties have revitalized the biomedical field. Specifically, fluorescence imaging mediated by nanomaterials has demonstrated immense value in areas such as in vitro detection and the dynamic observation of biological activities, owing to its high sensitivity, tunable emission wavelengths, and expandable biological functionalities. Additionally, phototherapy utilizing nanomaterials are regarded as one of the most promising methods for clinical translation in the treatment of superficial diseases, thanks to their ease of operation, significant efficacy, and low cost. Over the past two decades, as the understanding of material properties and the interactions between light and biological tissues has deepened, research directions in this field have gradually become more refined. Currently, mainstream research focuses on three main areas: 1) the development of high-brightness nanomaterials for deep tissue imaging; 2) the development of multimodal nanoparticles that integrate diagnostic and therapeutic functions; and 3) the development of deep tissue treatment methods that overcome the optical barriers posed by biological tissues. These research directions aim to preserve the advantages of light-based applications while further expanding their scope, enabling nanoparticles to contribute more effectively to advancements in the biomedical field. However, these developments also raise higher performance expectations for nanomaterials, necessitating a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of their composition, assembly methods, and physical structures.
In this Special Issue, we welcome innovative research on nanomaterials that expands their application scope and achieves breakthroughs in performance. We invite submissions from researchers in various fields, including nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, biology, and computer science. The types of articles we will accept include communications, research articles, and reviews.
Dr. Zhourui Xu
Prof. Dr. Jiandong Huang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phototheranostics
- fluorescence imaging
- photothermal therapy
- photodynamic therapy
- NIR-II region
- nanoformulation
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