Sustainable Nanotechnologies Derived from Renewable Resources for Advanced Drug Design, Delivery and Therapy
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 861
Special Issue Editor
Interests: combination therapy; nanotechnology; nanomedicine; photodynamic therapy; natural products
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Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable nanotechnologies derived from renewable biological resources have emerged as a strategic approach to the development of advanced drug delivery systems, integrating therapeutic efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility. The incorporation of natural polymers, renewable bioactive molecules, and eco-friendly synthetic processes enables the design of nanoarchitectures with high biocompatibility, functional versatility, and superior pharmaceutical performance. In parallel, the use of green materials and low-impact synthetic pathways reduces chemical waste, energy consumption, and dependence on petrochemical sources. This Special Issue aims to gather scientific contributions on topics ranging from the molecular design to the therapeutic application of sustainable nanomaterials, including nanoemulsions, nanogels, hybrid nanocarriers, green-synthesized metallic nanoparticles, natural photosensitizing systems, and platforms for combined therapies. Emphasis will be placed on studies demonstrating advances in the mechanisms of action, physicochemical modeling, nano–bio interactions, and preclinical evaluation of sustainable nanomaterials, and their impact on oncology, infectious diseases, inflammation, and parasitic disorders. By promoting integrated discussions across green chemistry, pharmaceutical nanotechnology, and translational medicine, this Special Issue seeks to encourage the development of innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions to current challenges in drug design, delivery, and therapy.
Dr. Renato Sonchini Gonçalves
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable nanotechnology
- renewable resources
- green synthesis
- drug delivery systems
- natural products
- nanomedicine
- photodynamic therapy
- advanced therapeutics
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