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  • 1Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.

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Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly creates advanced nanomaterials for biomedicine. This review highlights hydrogen-bonded LbL materials with enhanced stimuli-responsive properties for controlled drug and gene delivery.

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Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology and Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a versatile technique for fabricating nanoengineered thin films and particles.
  • There is a growing demand for functional and responsive materials in biomedicine, particularly for drug and gene delivery.
  • LbL materials, especially films, require stabilization and functionalization for practical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in hydrogen-bonded LbL-assembled materials.
  • To focus on the design of LbL materials with improved stimuli-responsive characteristics.
  • To emphasize materials engineered for biomedical applications, including controlled therapeutic cargo loading and release.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technique.

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  • Employing hydrogen bonding for material assembly and stabilization.
  • Engineering stimuli-responsive properties into LbL films and capsules.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated the synthesis of nanoengineered thin films and particles using LbL assembly.
    • Showcased the development of hydrogen-bonded LbL materials with enhanced stimuli-responsive behaviors.
    • Highlighted the potential for controlled loading and release of therapeutic agents in vitro and in vivo.

    Conclusions:

    • Hydrogen-bonded LbL assembly offers a powerful platform for creating advanced functional materials.
    • These materials exhibit significant potential for sophisticated biomedical applications, particularly in targeted drug and gene delivery.
    • Further research in stimuli-responsive LbL materials will drive innovation in therapeutic delivery systems.