We are pleased to present the hot papers published in Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) in the Section “Biomaterials for Drug Delivery”. We invite you to read the selection of published papers listed below:

1. “Current Development in Biomaterials—Hydroxyapatite and Bioglass for Applications in Biomedical Field: A Review”
by Diana Georgiana Filip, Vasile-Adrian Surdu, Andrei Viorel Paduraru and Ecaterina Andronescu
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(4), 248; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13040248
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/4/248

2. “Biopolymer Nanoparticles for Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery: A New Promising Approach for the Treatment of Neurological Diseases”
by Nicolò Montegiove, Eleonora Calzoni, Carla Emiliani and Alessio Cesaretti
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(3), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13030125
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/3/125

3. “Development of Multilayer Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Electrospun Patches for Buccal Drug Delivery”
by Jorge Teno, Maria Pardo-Figuerez, Kelly J. Figueroa-Lopez, Cristina Prieto and Jose M. Lagaron
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(4), 170; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13040170
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/4/170

4. “Overview of Physicochemical Properties of Nanoparticles as Drug Carriers for Targeted Cancer Therapy”
by Vugar Yagublu, Aynura Karimova, Javahir Hajibabazadeh, Christoph Reissfelder, Mustafa Muradov, Stefano Bellucci and Adil Allahverdiyev
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(4), 196; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13040196
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/4/196

5. “The Preparation and Characterization of Chitooligosaccharide–Polylactide Polymers, and In Vitro Release of Microspheres Loaded with Vancomycin”
by Jiaxin Li, Ruimin Tang, Penghao Zhang, Minglong Yuan, Hongli Li and Mingwei Yuan
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(3), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13030113
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/3/113

6. “Polyethyleneimine-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Theranostics”
by Chong Zhao and Benqing Zhou
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2023, 14(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14010012
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/14/1/12

7. “Precise Design Strategies of Nanotechnologies for Controlled Drug Delivery”
by Shiyi Huang and Xianting Ding
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(4), 188; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13040188
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/4/188

8. “Skin Vaccination with Ebola Virus Glycoprotein Using a Polyphosphazene-Based Microneedle Patch Protects Mice against Lethal Challenge”
by Andrey Romanyuk, Ruixue Wang, Alexander Marin, Benjamin M. Janus, Eric I. Felner, Dengning Xia, Yenny Goez-Gazi, Kendra J. Alfson, Abdul S. Yunus, Eric A. Toth et al.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2023, 14(1), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14010016
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/14/1/16

9. “Anti-Aging and Lightening Effects of Au-Decorated Zeolite-Based Biocompatible Nanocomposites in Epidermal Delivery Systems”
by Seungyeon Lee, Geunjeong Lee, Giyoung Jeon, Hayeong Lee, Suhyeon Park, Youngju Sohn, Youngkum Park and Seongwoo Ryu
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2023, 14(2), 66; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14020066
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/14/2/6

10. “Investigation of the Real-Time Release of Doxycycline from PLA-Based Nanofibers”
by Noémi-Izabella Farkas, Laura Marincas, Lucian Barbu-Tudoran, Réka Barabás and Graziella Liana Turdean
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2023, 14(6), 331; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14060331
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/14/6/331