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Nanoscale Coordination Polymers for Advanced Applications

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Medicines".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 February 2024) | Viewed by 5005

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Dr. Fernando Novio

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1. Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
2. Departament de Química, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Campus UAB, Cerdanyola del Vallès, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
Interests: coordination polymers; nanoparticles; nanomedicine; theranostics; drug delivery systems; bioimaging
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Dear Colleagues,

Nanostructured Coordination Polymers (NCPs) are an interesting class of hybrid materials comprised of the coordination of multitopic organic bridging ligands with metal-connecting nodes. These materials in the nanometer scale range have demonstrated applications in catalysis, nonlinear optics, energy storage, biomedicine, or environmental remediation. In fact, nanostructuration has demonstrated a relevant role, offering materials with enhanced properties compared to traditional materials. The miniaturization of coordination polymers (CPs) at the nanoscale (metal–organic frameworks or amorphous nanostructured CPs) is a unique opportunity to develop a new class of highly tailorable nanoscale materials that combine the rich diversity of compositions, structures, and properties of classical metal–organic materials with the obvious advantages of nanomaterials. 

One of the main challenges in the field of NCPs is to develop novel methodologies and better understand the existing ones to fully exploit the possible applications of these materials in technological or biomedical fields. In order to demonstrate the impact of NCPs as versatile and multifunctional materials in different fields, it is important to highlight the very recent contributions of nanotechnology to improve this type of nanomaterials for advanced applications. We invite researchers to submit original research articles, as well as review articles, to this Special Issue for increasing and spread the basic knowledge and advantages of these materials in different areas, in order to provide the readers of Nanomaterials with an updated perspective on the state of the field. Research may include aspects of the novel synthetic methodologies, novel or potential uses in industry (sensors, catalysis, energy storage, etc.) or in biomedicine (drug-delivery systems, biosensors, contrast agents for imaging, etc.). For planned papers, a title and a short abstract can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Dr. Fernando Novio
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • nanostructured coordination polymers
  • nanoscale metal–organic materials
  • nanomedicine
  • theranostics
  • drug delivery
  • bioimaging
  • sensors
  • energy storage
  • catalysis
  • environmental remediation

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Superprotonic Conductivity in a Metalloporphyrin-Based SMOF (Supramolecular Metal–Organic Framework)
by Arkaitz Fidalgo-Marijuan, Idoia Ruiz de Larramendi and Gotzone Barandika
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(5), 398; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14050398 - 21 Feb 2024
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Metal–organic frameworks and supramolecular metal–organic frameworks (SMOFs) exhibit great potential for a broad range of applications taking advantage of the high surface area and pore sizes and tunable chemistry. In particular, metalloporphyrin-based MOFs and SMOFs are becoming of great importance in many fields [...] Read more.
Metal–organic frameworks and supramolecular metal–organic frameworks (SMOFs) exhibit great potential for a broad range of applications taking advantage of the high surface area and pore sizes and tunable chemistry. In particular, metalloporphyrin-based MOFs and SMOFs are becoming of great importance in many fields due to the bioessential functions of these macrocycles that are being mimicked. On the other hand, during the last years, proton-conducting materials have aroused much interest, and those presenting high conductivity values are potential candidates to play a key role in some solid-state electrochemical devices such as batteries and fuel cells. In this way, using metalloporphyrins as building units we have obtained a new crystalline material with formula [H(bipy)]2[(MnTPPS)(H2O)2]·2bipy·14H2O, where bipy is 4,4′-bipyidine and TPPS4− is the meso-tetra(4-sulfonatephenyl) porphyrin. The crystal structure shows a zig-zag water chain along the [100] direction located between the sulfonate groups of the porphyrin. Taking into account those structural features, the compound was tested for proton conduction by complex electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The as-obtained conductivity is 1 × 10−2 S·cm−1 at 40 °C and 98% relative humidity, which is a remarkably high value. Full article
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Antibacterial Cu or Zn-MOFs Based on the 1,3,5-Tris-(styryl)benzene Tricarboxylate
by Sorraya Najma Kinza Lelouche, Laura Albentosa-González, Pilar Clemente-Casares, Catalina Biglione, Antonio Rodríguez-Diéguez, Juan Tolosa Barrilero, Joaquín Calixto García-Martínez and Patricia Horcajada
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(16), 2294; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13162294 - 9 Aug 2023
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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly versatile materials. Here, two novel MOFs, branded as IEF-23 and IEF-24 and based on an antibacterial tricarboxylate linker and zinc or copper cations, and holding antibacterial properties, are presented. The materials were synthesized by the solvothermal route and [...] Read more.
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly versatile materials. Here, two novel MOFs, branded as IEF-23 and IEF-24 and based on an antibacterial tricarboxylate linker and zinc or copper cations, and holding antibacterial properties, are presented. The materials were synthesized by the solvothermal route and fully characterized. The antibacterial activity of IEF-23 and IEF-24 was investigated against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli via the agar diffusion method. These bacteria are some of the most broadly propagated pathogens and are more prone to the development of antibacterial resistance. As such, they represent an archetype to evaluate the efficiency of novel antibacterial treatments. MOFs were active against both strains, exhibiting higher activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis. Thus, the potential of the developed MOFs as antibacterial agents was proved. Full article
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Intranasal Administration of Catechol-Based Pt(IV) Coordination Polymer Nanoparticles for Glioblastoma Therapy
by Xiaoman Mao, Pilar Calero-Pérez, David Montpeyó, Jordi Bruna, Victor J. Yuste, Ana Paula Candiota, Julia Lorenzo, Fernando Novio and Daniel Ruiz-Molina
Nanomaterials 2022, 12(7), 1221; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12071221 - 5 Apr 2022
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Cisplatin has been described as a potent anticancer agent for decades. However, in the case of glioblastomas, it is only considered a rescue treatment applied after the failure of second-line treatments. Herein, based on the versatility offered by coordination chemistry, we engineered nanoparticles [...] Read more.
Cisplatin has been described as a potent anticancer agent for decades. However, in the case of glioblastomas, it is only considered a rescue treatment applied after the failure of second-line treatments. Herein, based on the versatility offered by coordination chemistry, we engineered nanoparticles by reaction of a platinum (IV) prodrug and iron metal ions showing in vitro dual pH- and redox-sensitivity, controlled release and comparable cytotoxicity to cisplatin against HeLa and GL261 cells. In vivo intranasal administration in orthotopic preclinical GL261 glioblastoma tumor-bearing mice demonstrated increased accumulation of platinum in tumors, leading in some cases to complete cure and prolonged survival of the tested cohort. This was corroborated by a magnetic resonance imaging follow-up, thus opening new opportunities for intranasal glioblastoma therapies while minimizing side effects. The findings derived from this research showed the potentiality of this approach as a novel therapy for glioblastoma treatment. Full article
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