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Self-assembled inorganic nanomaterials for biomedical applications
Miguel T Campos1,2,3,4, Laura S Pires1,2, Fernão D Magalhães1,2
1LEPABE, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal. arturp@fe.up.pt.
Nanoscale
|February 5, 2025
Summary
Controlled self-assembly of inorganic nanoparticles offers advanced nanotechnology for creating customizable biomaterials. This review explores self-assembly methods, biomedical applications, and future prospects in this evolving field.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Biomedicine
Background:
- Controlled self-assembly of inorganic nanoparticles enables complex nanostructures with unique properties.
- Advancements in precise techniques drive the construction and assembly of diverse nanomaterials.
- This evolution is pivotal for nanotechnology and biomedicine, enabling customizable biomaterials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review state-of-the-art self-assembly methods for inorganic and hybrid nanoparticles.
- To explore key interactions driving nanoparticle self-assembly processes.
- To present biomedical and therapeutic applications, including experimental results and future challenges.
Main Methods:
- Review of current self-assembly techniques for bionanomaterials.
- Analysis of interactions governing nanoparticle assembly.
- Compilation of applications in cancer phototherapy, drug delivery, bioimaging, and tissue engineering.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of self-assembly methods for creating advanced bionanomaterials.
- Presentation of promising in vitro and in vivo experimental outcomes.
- Discussion of safety and biocompatibility considerations for inorganic self-assembled nanomaterials.
Conclusions:
- Self-assembly of inorganic nanoparticles is a rapidly advancing field with significant potential in biomedicine.
- The review highlights diverse applications and discusses critical safety and future research directions.
- Further research is needed to address challenges and fully realize the potential of these nanomaterials.
