Future Trends in Nano Drug Delivery
A Special Issue of Scientia Pharmaceutica (ISSN 2218-0532).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 399
Editors
Interests: nano-sized drug delivery systems; modified drug release; pediatric dosage forms; hydrogels; active targeting; lipid-based drug delivery systems
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Interests: drug delivery; nanoparticles; nanotechnology; magnetic particles; magnetic separation
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Interests: inorganic, polymer and hybrid nanosystems; controlled release of active substances; biopharmaceutical control
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanotechnological approaches have gained significant interest in the pharmaceutical field, particularly in drug delivery, repurposing, and optimisation. Current research focuses on improving the efficacy and stability of the various drugs administered via different routes. More advanced approaches focus on personalised systems that allow for the individualisation of therapy at the bedside, the delivery of biologics and RNA constructs, and stimuli-responsive and precise drug delivery through active targeting strategies. Recent studies have highlighted the potential for biomimetic materials and coatings that could further advance the field. Altogether, these approaches offer new opportunities for the treatment of complex diseases. Beyond drug delivery, nanotechnology has proven to be a powerful theranostic platform combining therapeutic and diagnostic functionalities. However, considerable challenges remain, particularly around understanding key formulation factors, as well as around preparation methods, scalability, and clinical translation. At the same time, the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning is another driving force accelerating research toward more efficient drug delivery to target sites where the patient needs it, with limited toxicity. Hence, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the future trends in nano drug delivery.
Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, the following: personalised nanosized drug delivery systems, stimuli-responsive nanoparticles, biomimetic nanocarriers, theranostic nanoparticles, drug repurposing through nanotechnology, translational challenges, clinical applications, etc.
Dr. Marta Slavkova
Dr. Sebastian Schwaminger
Dr. Borislav S. Tzankov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanosized drug delivery
- theranostics
- biologics delivery
- active targeting
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