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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Photochemistry

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  • Porphyrins are widely used in various fields like photocatalysis and electronics.
  • Their potential in life sciences, especially when encapsulated using electrospinning, is largely underexplored.
  • Electrospinning offers a versatile method for creating advanced materials with tailored properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in electrospinning techniques for porphyrin encapsulation.
  • To highlight the unique properties and bioactivities of encapsulated porphyrins.
  • To explore emerging life science applications of these advanced materials.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of research published between 2000 and 2025.
  • Analysis of electrospinning methodologies for porphyrin incorporation.
  • Synthesis and characterization of porphyrin-encapsulated nanomaterials.

Main Results:

  • Electrospinning successfully encapsulates porphyrins, preserving or enhancing their properties.
  • Porphyrin-encapsulated materials show promise in photodynamic therapy (PDT).
  • Composite materials exhibit potent antimicrobial activity and potential in biosensing and drug delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Combining porphyrins with electrospinning unlocks significant potential in life sciences.
  • These advancements pave the way for novel healthcare solutions, from targeted therapies to advanced diagnostics.
  • Further research can translate these findings into practical societal applications.