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Biofunctionalization of Magnetic Nanomaterials
Published on: July 16, 2020
Recent Advances in Ferrite-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications: A Comprehensive Review
Pramod D Mhase1, Varsha C Pujari2, Akash V Fulari2
1Materials Science Research Laboratory, Shri Krishna Mahavidyalaya, Dharashiv, Maharashtra, India.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|July 21, 2026
Summary
Ferrite nanomaterials offer advanced biomedical applications by tailoring their properties through atomic-level engineering. This review highlights their potential in precision medicine while addressing challenges for clinical translation.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Ferrite nanomaterials have advanced from contrast agents to multifunctional platforms.
- Rational design enables regulation of biological microenvironments.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review recent advances in spinel and hexagonal ferrite design.
- Elucidate structure-property-bioactivity relationships for biomedical performance.
- Highlight emerging applications and translational challenges.
Main Methods:
- Atomic-level engineering (cation distribution, defect modulation, anisotropy).
- Tailoring magnetic susceptibility, nanozyme activity, and specific absorption rates (SAR).
- Analysis of applications in MRI, drug delivery, hyperthermia, antimicrobial therapy, and tissue engineering.
Main Results:
- Atomic engineering allows precise control over ferrite nanomaterial properties.
- Emerging applications include viscosity-independent hyperthermia and ROS-mediated therapy.
- Significant translational gaps exist regarding heating efficiency, protein corona, and scalable synthesis.
Conclusions:
- Ferrite nanoplatforms show great promise for precision medicine.
- Overcoming translational barriers is crucial for clinical adoption.
- Future directions include AI-driven discovery and green chemistry for next-generation magnetotheranostics.
