Mesoporous materials as multifunctional tools in biosciences: principles and applications

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Mesoporous materials have seen significant growth in biomedical and biological applications.
• These materials, acting as molecular sieves, offer tunable properties based on their synthesis and modification.
• Their unique structure enables a wide range of advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive overview of mesoporous materials, covering their synthesis and bioapplications.
• To discuss various preparation and modification methods influencing material properties.
• To highlight the potential of mesoporous materials in diverse fields such as drug delivery, bioimaging, and biosensing.

Main Methods:

• Review of approximately 420 references on mesoporous materials.
• Discussion of synthesis and modification techniques for mesoporous structures.
• Analysis of bioapplication data and cytotoxicity studies.

Main Results:

• Mesoporous materials exhibit significant potential in drug delivery, bioimaging, regenerative medicine, biosensing, and biomolecule separation.
• Controlled synthesis is key to tailoring properties for specific bioapplications.
• Cytotoxicity assessment is vital for safe biomedical implementation.

Conclusions:

• Mesoporous materials are versatile tools with expanding roles in biosciences and medicine.
• Further research into synthesis optimization and safety is warranted.
• This review serves as a guide for scientists exploring mesoporous materials in biological contexts.