Magnetic Materials for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanomedicine; magnetic materials; nanomagnetism; magnetic hyperthermia; multifunctional materials; energy storage; photovoltaic materials; solar cells
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The intersection of magnetism and medicine has given rise to a rapidly advancing field with a transformative potential in diagnostics, therapeutics, and targeted drug delivery. The use of magnetic materials, particularly at the micro- and nanoscale, has allowed for new advances to be made in biomedicine, enabling minimally invasive interventions, real-time imaging, and highly specific therapeutic strategies.
This Special Issue, entitled “Magnetic Materials for Biomedical Applications”, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research and developments in this dynamic field. It brings together contributions that span fundamental materials science, novel synthesis and functionalization methods, and translational applications in biomedicine.
Magnetic nanoparticles, for instance, have emerged as powerful tools for targeted drug delivery, hyperthermia therapy, and MRI contrast enhancement. Advances in surface engineering and functionalization have improved their biocompatibility, circulation time, and specificity, allowing for greater control over pharmacokinetics and biodistribution. At the same time, soft magnetic scaffolds and hybrid magnetic composites are enabling innovative approaches in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
This Special Issue invites the submission of original research articles, reviews, and short communications focusing on, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Synthesis and characterization of magnetic materials for biomedical use;
- Magnetic nanoparticles in drug delivery, hyperthermia, and imaging;
- Biocompatibility, pharmacokinetics, and biodistribution of magnetic systems;
- Functionalization strategies for targeted or responsive magnetic materials;
- Magnetic scaffolds and implants for tissue engineering;
- Magnetically assisted biosensing and diagnostics;
- Integration of magnetic materials with other therapeutic or diagnostic modalities.
As this field continues to evolve, we believe that fostering dialogue between materials scientists, biomedical engineers, chemists, and clinicians is critical to translating magnetic technologies into real-world healthcare solutions. This Special Issue aims to serve as both a snapshot of the current state of the art and a springboard for future innovations.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and hope that this collection will inspire further advancements at the interface of magnetism and medicine.
Dr. Carlos O. Amorim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- magnetic materials
- magnetic nanoparticles
- nanomedicine
- nanotechnology
- theranostics
- drug delivery systems
- magnetic gels
- magnetic hyperthermia
- magnetic imaging
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