Due to the emerging bacterial resistance and the protection of tenacious biofilms, it is hard
for the single antibacterial modality to achieve satisfactory therapeutic effects nowadays. In …

One-dimensional (1-D) nanomaterials possess unique shape-dependent phyicochemical
properties and are increasingly recognized as promising materials for nanotechnology. 1-D …

Gold is a multifunctional material that has been utilized in medicinal applications for
centuries because it has been recognized for its bacteriostatic, anticorrosive, and …

The administration of nanoparticles (NPs) first faces the challenges of evading renal filtration
and clearance of reticuloendothelial system (RES). After that, NPs infiltrate through the …

Drug molecules transformed into nanoparticles or endowed with nanostructures with or
without the aid of carrier materials are referred to as “nanomedicines” and can overcome …

The unique combination of mechanical, optical and electrical properties offered by carbon
nanotubes has fostered research for their use in many kinds of applications, including the …

Cancer has been one of the major threats to the lives of human beings for centuries.(1)
Current cancer therapies mainly include surgery, chemotherapies, and radiotherapies …

The current status of the use of nanoparticles for photothermal treatments is reviewed in
detail. The different families of heating nanoparticles are described paying special attention …

To date, numerous inorganic nanocarriers have been explored for drug delivery systems
(DDSs). However, the clinical application of inorganic formulations has often been hindered …

Remarkable advances have been achieved in modern material technology, especially in
device fabrication, and these have facilitated the use of diverse materials in various …