Advances in Nanotoxicology: Health and Safety (Second Edition)
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Medicines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 January 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genetics; epigenetics; nanomaterials; nanomedicine; nanotechnology; nanoparticles; graphene-based nanostructures; nanotoxicology
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Interests: nanomaterials; nanomedicine; nanotechnology; nanoparticles; graphene-based nanostructures
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As nanotechnology continues to revolutionize diverse sectors, ranging from biomedicine and diagnostics to food packaging and cosmetics, the urgent need to evaluate the safety profile of engineered nanomaterials has brought nanotoxicology to the forefront of translational research.
Despite substantial progress, key challenges remain. The biological fate, cellular interactions, and potential toxic effects of nanomaterials are still not fully understood, often due to variability in the physicochemical parameters, insufficient predictive models, and incomplete mechanistic insights. Addressing these knowledge gaps requires an integrative approach that leverages advanced in vitro and in vivo systems, systems toxicology, omics technologies, and real-world exposure assessments.
We invite you to contribute to this Nanomaterials Special Issue, “Advances in Nanotoxicology: Health and Safety”. We are seeking high-impact original research and reviews that explore the interactions of nanomaterials with biological and ecological systems, define their toxicological mechanisms, and propose innovative strategies for risk assessment and mitigation. We particularly welcome studies that incorporate emerging methodologies, such as AI-based toxicity prediction, organ-on-chip models, and personalized nanomedicine.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The molecular and cellular mechanisms of nanotoxicity;
- Systems biology and multi-omics approaches in nanotoxicology;
- Predictive modelling and computational toxicology;
- Safe-by-design strategies for producing nanomaterials;
- Environmental exposure and ecotoxicological assessments;
- The use of nanoparticles in diagnostics and therapeutics: the benefits vs. the risks;
- Preclinical and clinical studies on nanomaterial safety
- The role of phytochemicals and antioxidants in mitigating nano-induced toxicity;
- Nano–bio interactions at the immune and genomic levels;
- Regulatory perspectives and translational challenges.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this evolving and impactful field.
Prof. Dr. Milena Georgieva
Prof. Dr. Natalia Krasteva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- engineered nanomaterials
- molecular mechanisms of nanotoxicity
- nano-enabled drug delivery systems
- nanomedicine for cancer therapy
- environmental impact of nanomaterials
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