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Recent Advances in Fluorinated Colloidal Nanosystems for Biological Detection and Surface Coating
Fei Xu1, Xiaolong Cao2, Kai Yan2
1Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Preparation and Application of Advanced Materials for Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, College of Advanced Materials Engineering, Jiaxing Nanhu University, Jiaxing 314001, China.
Polymers
|February 13, 2026
Summary
Fluorinated colloidal nanosystems offer unique advantages for biomedical applications, including 19F magnetic resonance imaging, biological detection, and advanced surface coatings. Future research aims to overcome current challenges for broader applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Fluorinated colloidal nanosystems are gaining attention for biomedical uses.
- They possess high specificity, biocompatibility, and ease of modification.
- Their surface properties are ideal for functional coatings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in fluorinated colloidal nanosystems.
- To explore their applications in biological detection and surface coating.
- To identify challenges and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent developments in fluorinated colloidal nanosystems.
- Analysis of applications in biological detection (enzymes, proteins, ions, ROS, etc.).
- Examination of surface coating applications (self-cleaning, antibacterial, anti-fouling, etc.).
Main Results:
- Nanosystems show promise in 19F MRI, biological sensing, and advanced surface functionalities.
- Applications include detecting biomolecules, ions, and environmental factors.
- Surface coatings offer self-cleaning, self-healing, and anti-fouling properties.
Conclusions:
- Fluorinated colloidal nanosystems are versatile for biomedical and surface coating applications.
- Further research is needed to address current limitations.
- The field holds significant potential for future innovations.
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