Preparation, Characterization, and Effect of Lipid Nanoparticles Used in Different Application Fields III

Dear Colleagues，

Modern nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary area that has recently stimulated interest in nanoscale products. Indeed, nanotechnology profoundly impacts our lives in both positive and negative ways. Many studies have demonstrated that lipid-based nanoparticles (e.g. nanostructured lipid carriers, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, liposomes and cubosomes) represent a versatile system with applications in many fields, including the environmental, veterinary, nutraceutical, cosmetic, biotechnological, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. Lipid-based nanosystems are largely used to ameliorate active principle solubility or obtain a controlled or target release, creating a modifiable system able to be adapted according to the product requirements. Indeed, lipid-based nanoparticles are able to solubilize a number of molecules with different physicochemical properties in a biocompatible and biodegradable matrix with well-established safety profiles. Moreover, as a natural resource, lipid nanoparticles also significantly contribute to green nanosystems.

Taking into accounts the various approaches to nanotechnology presented in the previous Special Issues, “Preparation, Characterization, and Effect of Lipid Nanoparticles Used in Different Application Fields I and II”, the third installment in this series will provide an open forum with which to elaborate upon these themes. The primary aim of this issue remains to encourage the exchange of research and findings in the field of nanotechnology. Submissions may be in the form of original research or review articles and may focus on a range of issues, such as the production, characterization, structure and innovative aspects of lipid nanoparticles, possibly presenting new preparation methods, advantages, disadvantages, lipid nanoparticles functionalization and new applications. Studies with multidisciplinary inputs offering innovative methodologies or insights are also welcome. 

Prof. Dr. Rita Cortesi
Guest Editor

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