Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. e25521 - e25521
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Nanomaterials
(NMs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
recent
decades
due
to
their
versatile
applications
a
wide
range
of
fields.
Thanks
tiny
size,
enhanced
surface
modifications,
impressive
volume-to-surface
area
ratio,
magnetic
properties,
and
customized
optical
dispersion.
NMs
experienced
an
incredible
upsurge
biomedical
including
diagnostics,
therapeutics,
drug
delivery.
This
minireview
will
focus
on
notable
examples
that
tackle
important
issues,
demonstrating
various
aspects
such
as
design,
synthesis,
morphology,
classification,
use
cutting-edge
applications.
Furthermore,
we
classified
outlined
the
distinctive
characteristics
advanced
nanoscale
particles
hybrid
NMs.
Meanwhile,
emphasize
potential
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
highly
group
These
MOFs
gained
recognition
promising
candidates
for
bio-applications,
bioimaging,
biosensing,
antiviral
therapy,
anticancer
nanomedicines,
theranostics,
immunotherapy,
photodynamic
photothermal
gene
Although
shown
great
field,
clinical
is
still
limited
by
issues
stability,
cytotoxicity,
biocompatibility,
health
concerns.
review
article
provides
thorough
analysis
offering
valuable
insights
researchers
investigating
explore
new
development,
expansion
opportunities.
Remarkably,
ponder
prospects
nanocomposites
conjunction
with
current
technology.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(8), P. 4458 - 4458
Published: April 18, 2022
In
the
last
decade,
metal
organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
shown
great
prospective
as
new
drug
delivery
systems
(DDSs)
due
to
their
unique
properties:
these
materials
exhibit
fascinating
architectures,
surfaces,
composition,
and
a
rich
chemistry
of
compounds.
The
DSSs
allow
release
active
pharmaceutical
ingredient
accomplish
desired
therapeutic
response.
Over
past
few
decades,
there
has
been
exponential
growth
many
classes
coordination
polymers,
MOFs
gained
popularity
over
other
identified
higher
biocompatibility
versatile
loading
capabilities.
This
review
presents
assesses
most
recent
research,
findings,
challenges
associated
with
use
DDSs.
Among
commonly
used
for
investigated-purpose
MOFs,
polymers
complexes
based
on
synthetic
natural
are
well
known.
Specific
attention
is
given
stimuli-
multistimuli-responsive
MOFs-based
Of
interest
in
COVID-19
pandemic
combination
therapy
multimodal
systems.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 277 - 277
Published: Jan. 16, 2022
Metal−organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
are
a
novel
class
of
porous
hybrid
organic−inorganic
materials
that
have
attracted
increasing
attention
over
the
past
decade.
MOFs
can
be
used
in
chemical
engineering,
science,
and
chemistry
applications.
Recently,
these
structures
been
thoroughly
studied
as
promising
platforms
for
biomedical
Due
to
their
unique
physical
properties,
they
regarded
candidates
disease
diagnosis
drug
delivery.
Their
well-defined
structure,
high
porosity,
tunable
frameworks,
wide
range
pore
shapes,
ultrahigh
surface
area,
relatively
low
toxicity,
easy
functionalization
made
them
focus
extensive
research.
This
review
highlights
up-to-date
progress
potential
delivery
diseases
such
cancer,
diabetes,
neurological
disorders,
ocular
diseases.
A
brief
description
synthesis
methods
is
first
presented.
Various
examples
MOF-based
sensors
DDSs
introduced
different
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
discussed
provide
context
future
development
efficient
systems.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 11, 2023
Rechargeable
zinc-air
batteries
(ZABs)
are
a
promising
energy
conversion
device,
which
rely
critically
on
electrocatalysts
to
accelerate
their
rate-determining
reactions
such
as
oxygen
reduction
(ORR)
and
evolution
(OER).
Herein,
we
fabricate
range
of
bifunctional
M-N-C
(metal-nitrogen-carbon)
catalysts
containing
M-Nx
coordination
sites
M/MxC
nanoparticles
(M
=
Co,
Fe,
Cu)
using
new
class
γ-cyclodextrin
(CD)
based
metal-organic
framework
the
precursor.
With
two
types
active
interacting
with
each
other
in
catalysts,
obtained
Fe@C-FeNC
Co@C-CoNC
display
superior
alkaline
ORR
activity
terms
low
half-wave
(E1/2)
potential
(~
0.917
0.906
V,
respectively),
higher
than
Cu@C-CuNC
0.829
V)
commercial
Pt/C
0.861
V).
As
electrocatalyst,
exhibits
best
performance,
showing
ORR/OER
overpotential
(ΔE)
~
0.732
is
much
lower
that
0.831
1.411
V),
well
most
robust
reported
date.
Synchrotron
X-ray
absorption
spectroscopy
density
functional
theory
simulations
reveal
strong
electronic
correlation
between
metallic
Co
atomic
Co-N4
catalyst
can
increase
d-electron
near
Fermi
level
thus
effectively
optimize
adsorption/desorption
intermediates
ORR/OER,
resulting
an
enhanced
electrocatalytic
performance.
The
Co@C-CoNC-based
rechargeable
ZAB
exhibited
maximum
power
162.80
mW
cm-2
at
270.30
mA
cm-2,
combination
+
RuO2
158.90
265.80
cm-2)
catalysts.
During
galvanostatic
discharge
10
delivered
almost
stable
voltage
1.2
V
for
140
h,
signifying
virtue
excellent
activity.
Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 1099 - 1099
Published: April 27, 2023
A
drug’s
aqueous
solubility
is
defined
as
the
ability
to
dissolve
in
a
particular
solvent,
and
it
currently
major
hurdle
bringing
new
drug
molecules
market.
According
some
estimates,
up
40%
of
commercialized
products
70–90%
candidates
development
stage
are
poorly
soluble,
which
results
low
bioavailability,
diminished
therapeutic
effects,
dosage
escalation.
Because
this,
must
be
taken
into
consideration
when
developing
fabricating
pharmaceutical
products.
To
date,
number
approaches
have
been
investigated
address
problem
poor
solubility.
This
review
article
attempts
summarize
several
conventional
methods
utilized
increase
soluble
drugs.
These
include
principles
physical
chemical
such
particle
size
reduction,
solid
dispersion,
supercritical
fluid
technology,
cryogenic
inclusion
complex
formation
techniques,
floating
granules.
It
includes
structural
modification
(i.e.,
prodrug,
salt
formation,
co-crystallization,
use
co-solvents,
hydrotrophy,
polymorphs,
amorphous
dispersions,
pH
variation).
Various
nanotechnological
liposomes,
nanoparticles,
dendrimers,
micelles,
metal
organic
frameworks,
nanogels,
nanoemulsions,
nanosuspension,
carbon
nanotubes,
so
forth
also
widely
for
enhancement.
All
these
brought
forward
enhancement
bioavailability
orally
administered
drugs
by
improving
water-soluble
However,
issues
not
completely
resolved,
owing
challenges
associated
with
current
approaches,
reproducibility
large
scale
production.
Considering
that
there
no
universal
approach
solving
issues,
more
research
needed
simplify
existing
technologies,
could
commercially
available
employing
techniques.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 4391 - 4416
Published: May 20, 2023
Owing
to
the
inherent
shortcomings
of
traditional
therapeutic
drugs
in
terms
inadequate
efficacy
and
toxicity
clinical
treatment,
nanomedicine
designs
have
received
widespread
attention
with
significantly
improved
reduced
non-target
side
effects.
Nanomedicines
hold
tremendous
theranostic
potential
for
treating,
monitoring,
diagnosing,
controlling
various
diseases
are
attracting
an
unfathomable
amount
input
research
resources.
Against
backdrop
exponentially
growing
number
publications,
it
is
imperative
help
audience
get
a
panorama
image
activities
field
nanomedicines.
Herein,
this
review
elaborates
on
development
trends
nanomedicines,
emerging
nanocarriers,
vivo
fate
safety
their
extensive
applications.
Moreover,
challenges
obstacles
hindering
translation
nanomedicines
also
discussed.
The
elaboration
aspects
may
enlighten
readers
set
route
future
endeavors.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(25), P. 5693 - 5714
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Cancer
is
one
of
the
greatest
challenges
in
medical
science
today
as
it
poses
a
serious
threat
to
human
life.
In
view
this,
myriad
therapeutic
strategies
are
being
developed
for
treatment
cancer.
Despite
use
various
approaches,
they
still
insufficient
The
rapid
advancement
nanotechnology
currently
offers
exciting
possibilities
creation
novel
cancer
therapy
approaches.
Metal
organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
emerging
multifunctional
nanomaterials
that
find
prospective
applications
biomedical
field
owing
their
porosity,
large
specific
surface
area,
and
diversified
structures.
Amongst
varied
categories
MOFs,
Hf(IV)-based
MOFs
have
been
since
2012
finding
new
hence
this
class
gaining
immense
attention
amongst
material
biomaterial
chemists.
Most
importantly,
Hf(IV)-MOFs
comprising
high
Z-Hf
metal
content
may
be
capable
offering
options
therapy,
nonlinear
optics,
fluorescent
sensors,
photoresponsive
devices.
review,
progress
using
radiotherapy,
chemotherapy,
immunotherapy,
phototherapeutic
techniques,
or
combination
two
more
these
techniques
explored.
This
review
also
provides
insight
regarding
current
limitations
future
prospects
therapy.