The enormous development of nanomaterials technology and the immediate response of
many areas of science, research, and practice to their possible application has led to the …

Many different iron oxide nanoparticles have been evaluated over the years, for a wide
variety of biomedical applications. We here summarize the synthesis, surface …

The recent, fast development of nanotechnology is reflected in the medical sciences.
Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs) are an excellent example. Thanks to …

The interest in functional supramolecular systems for the design of innovative materials and
technologies, able to fundamentally change the world, is growing at a high pace. The huge …

Lanthanides refer to the 15 elements located at the sixth period and IIIB group in the periodic
table, ranging from lanthanum to lutetium, with the electronic configuration of [Xe] 4f n–1 5d …

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a powerful, noninvasive and nondestructive
technique, capable of providing three-dimensional (3D) images of living organisms. The use …

Diamonds owe their fame to a unique set of outstanding properties. They combine a high
refractive index, hardness, great stability and inertness, and low electrical but high thermal …

Ultrasmall iron oxide nanoparticles have recently attracted much attention as T1 (positive)
contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging to serve as safer alternatives to gadolinium …

Due to their unique optical properties, diamonds are the most valued gemstones. However,
beyond the sparkle, diamonds have a number of unique properties. Their extreme hardness …

Cancer, a global health challenge of utmost severity, necessitates innovative approaches
beyond conventional treatments (eg, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy) …