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Functional Optical Nano/Micromaterials 2.0

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 4996

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Prof. Dr. Bong-Hyun Jun

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Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Interests: SERS; optical materials; nanomaterials; applications
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Prof. Dr. Won Yeop Rho

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School of International Engineering and Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
Interests: DSSC; solar cell; nanomaterials; applications
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are seeking contributions for the Special Issue entitled Functional Optical Nano/Micromaterials 2.0. The interaction between light and optical materials has always been central to science, and in recent years, the study of functional optical materials has shown remarkable progress. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest research and developments in the field of functional optical materials.

Our Special Issue will cover a wide range of original contributions detailing the functional optical nano/micromaterials that have gained significant attention in the research community. These contributions will focus on various types of optical materials that exhibit unique characteristics, such as metal nanomaterials, quantum dots, carbon materials, and many more. Additionally, we welcome submissions that focus on various functional materials with optical properties, as well as applications that use optical properties.

The functional optical nano/micromaterials discussed in this Special Issue hold tremendous potential for applications in various fields, such as sensing, energy, and biomedicine. We invite you to submit your original research, review articles, or perspectives related to functional optical materials. We believe that this Special Issue will serve as an excellent platform for sharing the latest advances in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

We look forward to your contributions to this Special Issue entitled Functional Optical Nano/Micromaterials 2.0.

Prof. Dr. Bong-Hyun Jun
Prof. Dr. Won Yeop Rho
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • optical materials SERS (surface-enhanced Raman scattering)
  • metal
  • nanoparticles
  • quantum dots
  • carbon materials
  • biomedicine sensing

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Size Dependence of Gold Nanorods for Efficient and Rapid Photothermal Therapy
by Wei Zhou, Yanhua Yao, Hailing Qin, Xiaobo Xing, Zongbao Li, Min Ouyang and Haihua Fan
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(4), 2018; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25042018 - 7 Feb 2024
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In recent years, gold nanomaterials have become a hot topic in photothermal tumor therapy due to their unique surface plasmon resonance characteristics. The effectiveness of photothermal therapy is highly dependent on the shape and size of gold nanoparticles. In this work, we investigate [...] Read more.
In recent years, gold nanomaterials have become a hot topic in photothermal tumor therapy due to their unique surface plasmon resonance characteristics. The effectiveness of photothermal therapy is highly dependent on the shape and size of gold nanoparticles. In this work, we investigate the photothermal therapeutic effects of four different sizes of gold nanorods (GNRs). The results show that the uptake of short GNRs with aspect ratios 3.3–3.5 by cells is higher than that of GNRs with aspect ratios 4–5.5. Using a laser with single pulse energy as low as 28 pJ laser for 20 s can induce the death of liver cancer cells co-cultured with short GNRs. Long GNRs required twice the energy to achieve the same therapeutic effect. The dual-temperature model is used to simulate the photothermal response of intracellular clusters irradiated by a laser. It is found that small GNRs are easier to compact because of their morphological characteristics, and the electromagnetic coupling between GNRs is better, which increases the internal field enhancement, resulting in higher local temperature. Compared with a single GNR, GNR clusters are less dependent on polarization and wavelength, which is more conducive to the flexible selection of excitation laser sources. Full article
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Mesoporous Silica Particle as an RNA Adsorbent for Facile Purification of In Vitro-Transcribed RNA
by Eunbin Cho, Jayoung Namgung, Jong Sam Lee, Jinmin Jang, Bong-Hyun Jun and Dong-Eun Kim
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(15), 12408; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241512408 - 3 Aug 2023
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Messenger RNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 hold great promise for the treatment of a wide range of diseases by using mRNA as a tool for generating vaccination antigens as well as therapeutic proteins in vivo. Increasing interest in mRNA preparation warrants reliable methods for [...] Read more.
Messenger RNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 hold great promise for the treatment of a wide range of diseases by using mRNA as a tool for generating vaccination antigens as well as therapeutic proteins in vivo. Increasing interest in mRNA preparation warrants reliable methods for in vitro transcription (IVT) of mRNA, which must entail the elimination of surplus side products such as immunogenic double-stranded RNA (dsRNA). We developed a facile method for the removal of dsRNA from in vitro transcribed RNA with mesoporous silica particles as RNA adsorbents. Various polyamines were tested for the facilitation of RNA adsorption onto mesoporous silica particles in the chromatography. Among the polyamines tested for RNA adsorption, spermidine showed a superior capability of RNA binding to the silica matrix. Mesoporous silica-adsorbed RNA was readily desorbed with elution buffer containing either salt, EDTA, or urea, possibly by disrupting electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bonding between RNA and the silica matrix. Purification of IVT RNA was enabled with the adsorption of RNA to mesoporous silica in a spermidine-containing buffer and subsequent elution with EDTA. By differing EDTA concentration in the eluting buffer, we demonstrated that at least 80% of the dsRNA can be removed from the mesoporous silica-adsorbed RNA. When compared with the cellulose-based removal of dsRNA from IVT RNA, the mesoporous silica-based purification of IVT RNA using spermidine and EDTA in binding and elution, respectively, exhibited more effective removal of dsRNA contaminants from IVT RNA. Thus, mRNA purification with mesoporous silica particles as RNA adsorbents is applicable for the facile preparation of nonimmunogenic RNA suitable for in vivo uses. Full article
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Bioluminescent Systems for Theranostic Applications
by Hyemin Kim, Seung Oh Jung, Seungchan Lee and Yujin Lee
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(14), 7563; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25147563 - 10 Jul 2024
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Bioluminescence, the light produced by biochemical reactions involving luciferases in living organisms, has been extensively investigated for various applications. It has attracted particular interest as an internal light source for theranostic applications due to its safe and efficient characteristics that overcome the limited [...] Read more.
Bioluminescence, the light produced by biochemical reactions involving luciferases in living organisms, has been extensively investigated for various applications. It has attracted particular interest as an internal light source for theranostic applications due to its safe and efficient characteristics that overcome the limited penetration of conventional external light sources. Recent advancements in protein engineering technologies and protein delivery platforms have expanded the application of bioluminescence to a wide range of theranostic areas, including bioimaging, biosensing, photodynamic therapy, and optogenetics. This comprehensive review presents the fundamental concepts of bioluminescence and explores its recent applications across diverse fields. Moreover, it discusses future research directions based on the current status of bioluminescent systems for further expansion of their potential. Full article
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