Spotlight on nano-theranostics in South Korea: applications in diagnostics and treatment of diseases by Lee S, Kim J, Bark CW, Lee B, Ju H, Kang SC, Kim TY, Kim MI, Ko YT, Nam JS, Yoon HH, Yun KS, Yoon YS, An SSA, Hulme J

“…The objectives of this special issue are as follows: 1) to bring together and demonstrate some of the latest research results in the field, 2) to introduce new multifunctional nanomaterials and their applications in imaging and detection methods, and 3) to stimulate collaborative interdisciplinary research at both national and international levels in nanomedicine. …”
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In situ growth of carbon nanotubes on fly ash substrates by Liu Song, Wang Tianhao, Wang Hongchang, Hui David, Li Haitao, Gong Minghui, Cai Bianyue, Zhang Duanyang, Xu Kechun, Tang Aoyu

“…Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one-dimensional nanomaterials exhibiting specialized structures and exceptional mechanical, electrical, and chemical properties. …”
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Achieving long term anti-corrosion waterborne epoxy coating by attapulgite loaded octadecylamine/graphene nanocomposite by Yufang Li, Feng Nan

“…It is found that the incorporation of some nanomaterials can remarkably improve the anticorrosion properties of waterborne epoxy coatings. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles from <I>Ashyranthus aspera</I> Extract for Antimicrobial Activity Studies by V. Swetha, S Lavanya, G. Sabeena, E. Pushpalaksmi, Samraj J. Jenson, G. Annadurai

“…Plant-mediated synthesis of nanomaterials has been increasingly gaining popularity due to its eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. …”
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Production of reactive oxygen species by neutrophils and macrophages of F1 hybrid mice (C57Bl6xCBA) in response to stimulation with cucurbit(n)urils (n = 6, 7, 8) by A. A. Aktanova, E. A. Pashkina, O. S. Boeva, N. A. Feofanova, V. A. Kozlov

“…Due to their very small size, nanomaterials, in particular cucurbiturils, have unique physical and chemical properties that find their application in medicine. …”
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Proving Surface Plasmons in Graphene Nanoribbons Organized as 2D Periodic Arrays and Potential Applications in Biosensors by Talia Tene, Marco Guevara, Jiří Svozilík, Diana Coello-Fiallos, Jorge Briceño, Cristian Vacacela Gomez

“…In relation to this, graphene-based nanomaterials have been theoretically and experimentally proven to increase the sensitivity of surface plasmons. …”
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Nanotechnology for the improvement of the quality, properties, and safety of food and agriculture: recent and future trends by Fakhar Islam, Ali Imran, Muhammad Afzaal, Tahir Zahoor, Nosheen Amjad, Calvin R. Wei, Sunanda Biswas, Maleeha Fatima, Muhammad Umair Arshad, Faiza Azmat, Saqlain Munawar, Mohd Asif Shah

“…Nanotechnology is a critical emerging technology that enables contributions, innovation and long-term impact in food, medicine and agriculture. Nanomaterials can improve the quantitative and qualitative development of safer, healthier and higher-quality semi-perishable or perishable functional foods. …”
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A 3D In-vitro model of the human dentine interface shows long-range osteoinduction from the dentine surface by William Macalester, Asme Boussahel, Rafael O. Moreno-Tortolero, Mark R. Shannon, Nicola West, Darryl Hill, Adam Perriman

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Therapeutic nanomedicine surmounts the limitations of pharmacotherapy by Odiba Arome, Ottah Victoria, Ottah Comfort, Anunobi Ogechukwu, Ukegbu Chimere, Edeke Affiong, Uroko Robert, Omeje Kingsley

“…Science always strives to find an improved way of doing things and nanoscience is one such approach. Nanomaterials are suitable for pharmaceutical applications mostly because of their size which facilitates absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of the nanoparticles. …”
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Bio‐Inspired Electrodes with Rational Spatiotemporal Management for Lithium‐Ion Batteries by Zelai Song, Weifeng Li, Zhenhai Gao, Yupeng Chen, Deping Wang, Siyan Chen

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Photocatalytic and antibacterial activity study of ternary oxide of Ni-Al-Cd and their nanocomposite with carbon nanotubes by Ibrahim A. Alsafari, Rukia Fatima, Muhammad Farooq Warsi, Imtisal Ayman, Akaml Jamil, Muhammad Shahid, Amna Irshad

“…The properties and structural features of prepared materials were analyzed by various techniques such as X-Ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The synthesized nanomaterials were employed for degradation of methylene blue under sunlight and for antibacterial study. …”
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Quality of meltwater in terms of potential use in swimming pool facilities by Edyta Kudlek, Anna Lempart-Rapacewicz, Rafał Rapacewicz, Łukasz Lempart, Stanisław Wacławek

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Research Progress of Metal Anticancer Drugs by Yun Bai, Gerile Aodeng, Lu Ga, Wenfeng Hai, Jun Ai

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Challenges and Prospective of Enhancing Hydatid Cyst Chemotherapy by Nanotechnology and the Future of Nanobiosensors for Diagnosis by Soheil Sadr, Narges Lotfalizadeh, Amir Mohammad Abbasi, Nooshinmehr Soleymani, Ashkan Hajjafari, Elahe Roohbaksh Amooli Moghadam, Hassan Borji

“…The sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests can be enhanced with nanobiosensors because they take advantage of the unique properties of nanomaterials. By providing more precise and customized treatment options for hydatid cysts, nanotechnology may improve therapeutic options and strategies for diagnosing the disease. …”
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Current status and obstacles in the sustainable synthesis of biohydrogen from microalgal species by Akshay Loyte, Jiwak Suryawanshi, Sacheth Sri Kiran Bellala, Roshan V. Marode, Yuvarajan Devarajan

“…Techniques that remain dubious with current technology but hold great promise for future advances in the current model of inference and synthesis include artificial photosynthesis, synthetic biology, advanced materials for photobioreactors, better microalgal consortia, usage of nanomaterials and advanced process control systems. This review emphasizes the progress and encapsulates technological advancements in the hydrogen lineage inching towards a sustainable circular hydrogen economy from microalgae.…”
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Silver Nanoparticles and Mitochondrial Interaction by Eriberto Bressan, Letizia Ferroni, Chiara Gardin, Chiara Rigo, Michele Stocchero, Vincenzo Vindigni, Warren Cairns, Barbara Zavan

“…So far, silver nanoparticles (AgNps) have been used in many more different medical devices than any other nanomaterial, mainly due to their antimicrobial properties. …”
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The application of aptamer in tuberculosis diagnosis: a systematic review by Elham Isaei, Mohammad Hossein Sobhanipoor, Mehran Rahimlou, Nima Firouzeh

“…Aptamers, especially in conjunction with nanomaterials, show promise in developing advanced TB biosensors with superior detection capabilities. …”
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Cantharidin-encapsulated thermal-sensitive liposomes coated with gold nanoparticles for enhanced photothermal therapy on A431 cells by Wang SJ, Xin J, Zhang LW, Zhou YC, Yao CP, Wang B, Wang J, Zhang ZX

“…However, the insufficient efficiency of PTT at irradiation levels tolerable to tissues and the limited biodegradability of nanomaterials are still crucial challenges. In this study, a novel nanosystem for PTT based on liposome&ndash;nanoparticle assemblies (LNAs) was established.Materials and methods: Thermal-sensitive liposomes (TSLs) encapsulating cantharidin (CTD) were coated with gold nanoparticles (GNPs) and used in near-infrared (NIR) illumination-triggered PTT and thermally induced disruption on A431 cells.Results: The coated GNPs disintegrated into small particles of 5&ndash;6&nbsp;nm after disruption of TSLs, allowing their clearance by the liver and kidneys. …”
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Ultra-stable and highly reactive colloidal gold nanoparticle catalysts protected using multi-dentate metal oxide nanoclusters by Kang Xia, Takafumi Yatabe, Kentaro Yonesato, Soichi Kikkawa, Seiji Yamazoe, Ayako Nakata, Ryo Ishikawa, Naoya Shibata, Yuichi Ikuhara, Kazuya Yamaguchi, Kosuke Suzuki

“…This approach can be extended to prepare metal nanoparticles other than gold, enabling the design of novel nanomaterials with promising applications.…”
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Face masks and respirators: Towards sustainable materials and technologies to overcome the shortcomings and challenges by Shovon Bhattacharjee, Prateek Bahl, Abrar Ahmad Chughtai, David Heslop, C. Raina MacIntyre

“…Here we outline a comprehensive overview of the limitations of conventional MAR followed by required potential solutions (such as using nanofibers/graphene base filters/metal‐organic framework as filter media, laser scanning and 3D printing for fit and seal, applying antimicrobial nanomaterials coating on filter media, using reusable and biodegradable materials, developing high‐performing cloth masks, improving hydrophobicity, etc.). …”
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