Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry B Recent Review Articles

This work summarises our findings regarding multifunctional complex iron oxide and silver nanoparticles produced with the plants Z. officinale, H. perforatum and mushrooms A. muscaria, S. crispa.

Exploring the mechanisms underlying the antibacterial activity of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) and their derivatives.

This perspective outlines some key considerations for formulating a unified shorthand to describe nucleobase-mediated molecular recognition across chemical, biological, and materials contexts and proposes a naming scheme consistent therewith.

The development of pH-directed nanoparticles for tumor targeting represents a significant advancement in cancer biology and therapeutic strategies.

This review comprehensively discusses the progress and future applications of microfluidic hydrogel technology in bone regeneration, especially their advantages over traditionally prepared hydrogels in bone tissue engineering.

The schematic representation of biomedical applications of short peptides in cancer therapy, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering.

Microneedles require robust adhesion to perform well in challenging environments. Advanced adhesion mechanisms enable specialized designs, ensuring comfort and effectiveness for diverse medical and therapeutic applications.

This article provides a comprehensive examination of recent advancements in silk fibroin-based composite films, with a focus on their applications in bone regeneration, wound healing, and health monitoring.

This review provides a comprehensive analysis on the applications of various MOFs in both microbial eradication and protection, emphasizing their potential as promising smart materials in the field of ecosystem regulation.

Branched peptide-based systems mimic dendritic structures to improve biomaterial performance for medical applications with slower degradation, greater stiffness, and self-assembly capabilities.

This review summarizes recent advances in biodegradable semiconducting polymer nanoparticles for phototheranostics, such as tumor imaging, lymph node imaging, as well as phototherapy, photo-immunotherapy, and anti-infection therapy.

This article reviews the extraction and characterization of ELNs, discussing their structure-function relationship. It examines recent advances in ELNs for tissue regeneration and highlights challenges and future directions in tissue repair and regeneration.

This review discusses ROS-responsive nanoparticles in IBD therapy, highlighting challenges, solutions, and the “layered programmable delivery” strategy for enhanced drug delivery and localized treatment.

The therapeutic diagnosis of liver diseases has garnered significant interest within the medical community.

The significance of three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting in the domain of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering is readily apparent.

Schematic diagram of the application of aptamers in the repair of bone, nerve, and vascular tissues.

Schematic diagram of drug delivery system for dental caries prevention and treatment.

Theranostic use of smart gels for precise treatment and drug delivery.

This review discusses the recent developments in copper-based nanomaterials that utilize copper-induced cell death, categorized by materials systems, while highlighting the limitations of current cuproptosis related copper-based nanomaterials.

Near-infrared fluorescence imaging is key in biological exploration. Short emission wavelengths of xanthene dyes limit their use. Structural modifications shift emissions to the NIR-I/II range, enhancing their biomedical applications.

MXenes are a class of 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides (M_n+1X_nT) that have attracted significant interest owing to their remarkable potential in various fields.

In this review, we highlight the advancements in clinical SERS diagnostics, the role of NMs-SERS and AI in enhancing SERS data analysis for precise diagnosis of chronic diseases and improving detection sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility.

This review explores the different types of nanozymes with POD-like activity and discusses their activity regulation, particularly emphasizing their latest development trends and advances in biosensing and disease treatment.

The unique properties of exosomes and their applications in ALI, particularly in the delivery of diverse drug molecules, are summarized. Additionally, the current challenges of the use of exosomes in the treatment of ALI are proposed.

The different roles of MOFs as carriers, labels, electrode modifiers, and fluorescence quenchers for the detection of exosomes are discussed.

This review highlights the importance of peptide/polymer nano-antimicrobial systems in improving antimicrobial activity, stability, cytotoxicity, and bioavailability.

Advancements in nanotechnology and its applications in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can deliver active ingredients or components of TCM across the blood–brain barrier to the targeted brain area.

Platelets are nucleic-free cells with a lifespan of 7–10 days in the bloodstream, playing a crucial role in various physiological processes such as hemostasis, thrombus formation, tumor development and metastasis, inflammation, and host defense.

Ultrasmall metal nanoclusters (NCs, <2 nm) have emerged as a novel class of photoluminescent bioimaging probes. This review article examines how a metal NC-based probe is designed with desired functionalities for bioimaging applications.

The potential applications of polymer nanoparticles (NPs) in the biomedical field have been the subject of extensive research.

Technologies, biochemical factors, and applications involved in the fabrication of tissue engineered vascular networks based on microfluidic strategies.

This review explores hydrogels as versatile materials for detecting foodborne pathogens, emphasizing their role in fast, sensitive, and specific bacteria detection through various sensing mechanisms.

The aim of this review is to elucidate the pathomechanism of MIRI and present the latest developments in the use of TCM monomers and nanomaterials in combination with TCM monomers for the treatment of MIRI.

This review discusses the properties of non-Ti MXenes, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, antibacterial activity, and neuroprotective effects, highlighting their potential in various biomedical applications in comparison with Ti MXenes.

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in the development of stimuli-responsive nanocellulose-based drug delivery systems.

This review highlights the potential of bioengineering breakthroughs to transform the diagnosis and management of endometriosis and adenomyosis, emphasizing their role in advancing precision medicine and improving women's health.

This review highlights the integration of various experimental and computational methods to control amyloid aggregation process. We believe that this article will help researchers develop novel therapeutic methods that influence protein aggregation.

This review highlights the current advancements in the development of fluorescent probes for the selective detection of disease-relevant enzymes, focusing on their biocompatibility in in vivo models.

Nebulized inhalation is a non-invasive drug delivery method with fast onset, low dosage, and fewer side effects. This review covers its principles, devices, clinical applications, and future trends in respiratory and systemic diseases.

Recent advances in nanotechnology revolutionize cancer diagnostics, better than PET-scans and biopsies. Ultrasensitive nanobiosensors spot trace biomarkers effectively, allowing early, precise detection and better outcomes, altering cancer care globally.

This review focuses on lifetime probes in phasor-based FLIM and multi-component analysis in complex environments. Using three probes (a, b, c) with distinct lifetimes, it visualizes clusters in the phasor plot, enabling imaging of specific regions.

Gold nanostars and nanourchins enhance photothermal therapy (PTT), an emerging tumor treatment that uses hyperthermia generated by photo-absorbing materials to eradicate cancer cells, while also enabling bioimaging and theranostic applications.

This review evaluated electrocorticography (ECoG) electrode performance based on key properties and improvements from polymers, categorizing them as sensitive or structural, while discussing preparation methods, challenges, and future perspectives.

Eco-friendly self-cleaning coatings have garnered significant attention due to their potential to address environmental concerns while offering remarkable properties.

Nitroxide radicals-based agnetic resonance imaging remains a cornerstone of diagnostic imaging, offering unparalleled insights into anatomical structures and pathological conditions.

Zwitterionic polymers exhibit exceptional protein resistance due to their hydration layer. Both experimental and computational techniques offer insights into the hydration effect and underlying mechanisms.

This review explores nanoparticles in image-guided thermal therapy, highlighting their targeted treatment potential, temperature feedback, nanomaterial architectures, and applications in hyperthermia and precision medicine.

Tiny piconewton level forces play a big role in the biological system.

This article reviews the application of biomaterials in combination with immunotherapy to enhance the localized treatment of tumors, along with the current challenges and future development directions in this field.

This review first outlines the advantages of fluorescence imaging in the NIR-II region, followed by a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in NIR-II fluorophores and their versatile applications in biomedical imaging.

The underexplored temperature-responsive properties of PMAA were determined for grafted PMAA brushes, with distinct properties when polymerized (via SI-ATRP) from NaMAA (more hydrophilic and antifouling) and MAA (more hydrophobic and biocompatible).