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Recent developments in stimuli responsive nanomaterials and their bionanotechnology applications
Rishabh A Shah1, Erin Molly Frazar1, James Zach Hilt1
1Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering
|July 26, 2021
Summary
This review highlights recent advances in stimuli-responsive bionanomaterials, focusing on activation, expansion/contraction, and self-assembly/disassembly for novel applications in bionanotechnology.
Area of Science:
- Bionanotechnology
- Biomedicine
- Materials Science
Background:
- Bionanotechnology integrates nanotechnology with biological systems for applications in medicine and biology.
- Stimuli-responsive bionanomaterials are a key area of development, offering dynamic functionalities.
- Existing research encompasses diverse sensor and drug delivery solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in stimuli-responsive bionanomaterials.
- To emphasize bionanomaterials with responses based on activation, expansion/contraction, and self-assembly/disassembly.
- To highlight current research and applications in bionanotechnology.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent scientific publications.
- Focus on stimuli-responsive bionanomaterials.
- Categorization based on response mechanisms (activation, expansion/contraction, self-assembly/disassembly).
Main Results:
- Overview of the latest innovations in stimuli-responsive bionanomaterials.
- Detailed examination of materials exhibiting specific responsive behaviors.
- Identification of emerging trends and potential applications.
Conclusions:
- Stimuli-responsive bionanomaterials represent a rapidly advancing frontier in bionanotechnology.
- These materials offer significant potential for innovative solutions in biology and biomedicine.
- Continued research is crucial for realizing the full scope of their applications.
