IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
This
chapter
provides
a
comprehensive
review
of
light-mediated
processes
in
advanced
ceramics,
emphasizing
their
role
developing
new
materials
with
enhanced
properties.
The
discussion
covers
photocatalysis
for
environmental
remediation
and
energy
production,
ceramic
photovoltaic
cells
sustainable
energy,
the
ceramics
photonic
devices,
such
as
waveguides,
lasers,
optical
fibers.
analysis
also
includes
applications
laser
technology,
focusing
on
properties,
biocompatible
bioactive
biotechnology
drug
delivery,
sensors,
theragnosis.
Additionally,
examines
how
contribute
to
sustainability
circular
economy
by
enhancing
material
properties
at
nanoscale
promoting
energy-efficient
production
recycling
methods.
aim
is
highlight
transformative
potential
light
interactions
driving
advancements
efficiency,
protection,
medical
inspiring
future
research
these
areas.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(30)
Published: March 7, 2024
Abstract
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
growing
interest
in
developing
innovative
materials
and
therapeutic
strategies
to
enhance
wound
healing
outcomes,
especially
for
chronic
wounds
antimicrobial
resistance.
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
represent
a
promising
class
of
next‐generation
dressings.
Their
high
surface
area,
pore
structures,
stimuli‐responsiveness,
antibacterial
properties,
biocompatibility,
potential
combination
therapies
make
them
suitable
complex
care
challenges.
MOF‐based
composites
promote
cell
proliferation,
angiogenesis,
matrix
synthesis,
acting
as
carriers
bioactive
molecules
promoting
tissue
regeneration.
They
also
have
stimuli‐responsivity,
enabling
photothermal
skin
cancer
infections.
Herein,
critical
analysis
the
current
state
research
on
MOFs
dressings
is
provided,
offering
valuable
insights
into
applications,
challenges,
future
directions
this
field.
This
literature
review
targeted
multifunctionality
nature
wound‐disease
therapy
from
different
aspects
discussed
most
advancements
made
context,
reader
will
find
how
contributed
field
yield
more
effective,
functional,
they
lead
next
generation
biomaterials
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(21), P. 13910 - 13923
Published: May 16, 2024
Thanks
to
their
excellent
photoelectric
characteristics
generate
cytotoxic
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
under
the
light-activation
process,
TiO2
nanomaterials
have
shown
significant
potential
in
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
for
solid
tumors.
Nevertheless,
limited
penetration
depth
of
TiO2-based
photosensitizers
and
excitation
sources
(UV/visible
light)
PDT
remains
a
formidable
challenge
when
confronted
with
complex
tumor
microenvironments
(TMEs).
Here,
we
present
H2O2-driven
black
mesoporous
nanomotor
near-infrared
(NIR)
light
absorption
capability
autonomous
navigation
ability,
which
effectively
enhances
NIR
light-triggered
PDT.
The
was
rationally
designed
fabricated
based
on
Janus
nanostructure,
consists
light-responsive
nanosphere
an
enzyme-modified
periodic
organosilica
(PMO)
nanorod
that
wraps
around
nanosphere.
overexpressed
H2O2
can
drive
TME
catalysis
catalase
PMO
domain.
By
precisely
controlling
ratio
compartments
TiO2&PMO
nanomotors
achieve
optimal
self-propulsive
directionality
velocity,
enhancing
cellular
uptake
facilitating
deep
penetration.
Additionally,
by
decomposition
endogenous
within
tumors,
these
continuously
supply
enable
highly
efficient
ROS
production
photocatalysis
TiO2,
leading
intensified
effects
effective
inhibition.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35, P. 99 - 121
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Recently,
the
term
theragenerative
has
been
proposed
for
biomaterials
capable
of
inducing
therapeutic
approaches
followed
by
repairing/regenerating
tissue/organ.
This
study
is
focused
on
design
a
new
nanocomposite
composed
an
amphiphilic
non-ionic
surfactant
(Pluronic
F127),
bioactive
glass
(BG),
and
black
phosphorus
(BP).
The
was
prepared
through
two-step
synthetic
strategy,
including
microwave
treatment
that
turned
BP
nanosheets
(BPNS)
into
quantum
dots
(BPQDs)
with
5
±
2
nm
dimensions
in
situ.
effects
were
assessed
vitro:
distributes
ions
homogenously
throughout
composite
chemically
stabilizes
composite.
presence
enhanced
bioactivity
promoted
calcium
phosphate
formation
simulated
body
fluid.
inherent
anticancer
activity
BP-containing
nanocomposites
tested
against
osteosarcoma
cells
vitro,
finding
150
μg
mL−1
lowest
concentration
which
prevented
proliferation
SAOS-2
cells,
while
counterpart
without
did
not
affect
cell
growth
rate.
Moreover,
apoptosis
pathways
evaluated
mechanism
action
proposed.
NIR
irradiation
applied
to
induce
further
suppression
hyperthermia.
inhibitory
bare
nanomaterials
migration
invasion
bone
cancer,
breast
prostate
cancer
vitro
determine
potential
primary
secondary
cancers.
regenerative
behavior
healthy
osteoblasts
human
mesenchymal
stem
cells;
BPQDs-incorporated
significantly
osteoblast
induced
osteogenic
differentiation
cells.
introduces
multifunctional
platform
promising
simultaneous
therapy
regeneration.
Nano Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2024
The
field
of
photocatalysis
has
witnessed
a
significant
advancement
in
the
development
bioinspired
and
biomimetic
photocatalysts
for
various
biomedical
applications,
including
drug
delivery,
tissue
engineering,
cancer
therapy,
bioimaging.
Nature
evolved
efficient
light-harvesting
systems
energy
conversion
mechanisms,
which
serve
as
benchmark
researchers.
However,
reproducing
such
complexity
harnessing
it
applications
is
daunting
task.
It
requires
comprehensive
understanding
underlying
biological
processes
ability
to
replicate
them
synthetically.
By
utilizing
light
energy,
these
can
trigger
specific
chemical
reactions,
leading
targeted
release,
enhanced
regeneration,
precise
imaging
structures.
In
this
context,
addressing
stability,
long-term
performance,
scalability,
cost-effectiveness
materials
crucial
their
widespread
implementation
applications.
While
challenges
stability
persist,
advantages
delivery
personalized
medicine
make
fascinating
area
research.
purpose
review
provide
analysis
evaluation
existing
research,
highlighting
advancements,
current
challenges,
advantages,
limitations,
future
prospects
biomedicine.
Biomaterial-mediated
bone
tissue
engineering
(BTE)
offers
an
alternative,
interesting
approach
for
the
restoration
of
damaged
tissues
in
postsurgery
osteosarcoma
treatment.
This
study
focused
on
synthesizing
innovative
composite
inks,
integrating
self-assembled
silk
fibroin
(SF),
tannic
acids
(TA),
and
electrospun
bioactive
glass
nanofibers
70SiO2-25CaO-5P2O5
(BGNF).
By
synergistically
combining
unique
characteristics
these
three
components
through
self-assembly
microextrusion-based
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing,
our
goal
was
to
produce
durable
versatile
aerogel-based
3D
scaffolds.
These
scaffolds
were
designed
exhibit
hierarchical
porosity
along
with
antibacterial,
antiosteosarcoma,
regeneration
properties.
Taking
inspiration
from
mussel
foot
protein
attachment
chemistry
involving
coordination
dihydroxyphenylalanine
(DOPA)
amino
ferric
ions
(Fe3+),
we
synthesized
a
tris-complex
catecholate-iron
gel.
gel
formation
occurred
oxidized
SF
(SFO)
TA
polydopamine-modified
BGNF
(BGNF-PDA).
The
dynamic
nature
ligand–metal
bonds
within
SFO
matrix
provided
excellent
shear-thinning
properties,
allowing
SFO-TA-BGNF
complex
be
extruded
nozzle,
facilitating
printing
into
outstanding
shape
fidelity.
Moreover,
developed
aerogels
exhibited
multifaceted
features,
including
NIR-triggered
photothermal
antibacterial
vitro
antiosteosarcoma
In
studies
showcased
their
biocompatibility
osteogenic
features
as
seeded
cells
successfully
differentiated
osteoblasts,
promoting
21
days.
Through
comprehensive
characterizations
biological
validations,
scaffold
demonstrated
promise
exceptional
platform
concurrent
cancer
therapy,
setting
stage
potential
clinical
application.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 12, 2024
Improving
reaction
selectivity
is
the
next
target
for
nanozymes
to
mimic
natural
enzymes.
Currently,
majority
of
strategies
in
this
field
are
exclusively
applicable
metal-organic-based
or
organic-based
nanozymes,
while
limited
regulating
metal
oxide-based
semiconductor
nanozymes.
Herein,
taking
Co
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Black
phosphorus
nanomaterials
have
opened
new
doors
to
cancer
therapy.
They
can
induce
anticancer
activities
intrinsically
(selectively)
and/or
with
external
stimuli
(PTT,
PDT,
SDT,
etc.
)
and
are
highly
suitable
for
drug/gene
delivery.
