Supramolecular and Functional Nanomaterials for Theranostic, Catalysis, and Sensor Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Smart polymeric or nano-materials equipped with stimuli-controlled supramolecular components or molecular machines have attracted a lot of attention, particularly for drug delivery, enzyme-mimicking catalysis, molecular/biosensing, imaging and therapy. Novel approaches have been utilized to synthesize new composite nanostructures for combined functions, mimicking and advancing functional enzyme systems. New methods on the effective synthesis of polymeric or organic–inorganic hybrid nanomaterials will be beneficial to investigate the biosensing, combined drug encapsulation and release and catalysis for renewable materials. Cutting-edge imaging techniques such as mass spectrometry imaging, magnetic resonance imaging and other new techniques will shed light on these bio-uptake mechanisms. Targeted therapy can be achieved by external stimuli such as pH, light, ultrasound, enzymes and biomarkers. You are cordially invited to submit a manuscript to one of the journals in this Topic.

Dr. Ken Cham-Fai Leung
Dr. Xunjin Zhu
Dr. Matthew Y. Lui
Dr. Nghia P. Truong
Topic Editors