Functional Nanomaterials in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications

A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 193

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Dear Colleagues,

Nanoscale materials were not created by humans. Rather, they are the result of successful species evolution in the form of robust structures such as silk and bones or vital nano-colloids (milk, blood). Their natural abundance makes them ideal models for implementation in bioinspired technologies in biomedical sciences and pharmaceutics. In this context, advanced nanomaterials (one-dimensional fibers, tubes, and wires; two-dimensional plates and sheets; and nanoparticles and nanospheres) are widely applied in the fields of drug delivery, bioimaging, tissue engineering, and gene transfection. Moreover, they are used for hyperthermic, photodynamic, and photoacoustic therapies. Moreover, they serve as potent antimicrobials and biosensors, and are ideal building blocks for 3D scaffolds and implant bioprinting. Additionally, their resemblance to proteins has led to the exploitation of their biomimetic pathways.

This Special Issue, “Functional Nanomaterials in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications”, aims to present original and innovative research articles and reviews on the recent trends, developments, implementations, and perspectives in this field. Particular emphasis is placed on nanomaterial functionalization methods and their physicochemical characterization. Above all, the main focus of this Special Issue is on analytical explanations of the multitude of nanomaterial applications.  

Dr. Michael Arkas
Dr. Veroniki Peter Vidali
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Keywords

  • nanomaterials
  • drug delivery
  • bioimaging
  • tissue engineering
  • gene transfection
  • hyperthermic therapies
  • photodynamic therapies
  • photoacoustic therapies

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Nanomedicine: The Effective Role of Nanomaterials in Healthcare from Diagnosis to Therapy
by Raisa Nazir Ahmed Kazi, Ibrahim W. Hasani, Doaa S. R. Khafaga, Samer Kabba, Mohd Farhan, Mohammad Aatif, Ghazala Muteeb and Yosri A. Fahim
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(8), 987; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17080987 - 30 Jul 2025
Abstract
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing medicine by enabling highly precise diagnostics, targeted therapies, and personalized healthcare solutions. This review explores the multifaceted applications of nanotechnology across medical fields such as oncology and infectious disease control. Engineered nanoparticles (NPs), such as liposomes, polymeric carriers, and carbon-based [...] Read more.
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing medicine by enabling highly precise diagnostics, targeted therapies, and personalized healthcare solutions. This review explores the multifaceted applications of nanotechnology across medical fields such as oncology and infectious disease control. Engineered nanoparticles (NPs), such as liposomes, polymeric carriers, and carbon-based nanomaterials, enhance drug solubility, protect therapeutic agents from degradation, and enable site-specific delivery, thereby reducing toxicity to healthy tissues. In diagnostics, nanosensors and contrast agents provide ultra-sensitive detection of biomarkers, supporting early diagnosis and real-time monitoring. Nanotechnology also contributes to regenerative medicine, antimicrobial therapies, wearable devices, and theranostics, which integrate treatment and diagnosis into unified systems. Advanced innovations such as nanobots and smart nanosystems further extend these capabilities, enabling responsive drug delivery and minimally invasive interventions. Despite its immense potential, nanomedicine faces challenges, including biocompatibility, environmental safety, manufacturing scalability, and regulatory oversight. Addressing these issues is essential for clinical translation and public acceptance. In summary, nanotechnology offers transformative tools that are reshaping medical diagnostics, therapeutics, and disease prevention. Through continued research and interdisciplinary collaboration, it holds the potential to significantly enhance treatment outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and usher in a new era of precise and personalized medicine. Full article
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