Advances in Magnetic Nanoparticle Technological and Biomedical Applications: From Synthesis to Tailoring Their Physicochemical Properties

Dear Colleagues,

Nanoparticles, especially those with magnetic properties, are used in many various applications, including structural/molecular biology, diagnosis, as contrast agents or molecular probes, for magnetic resonance imaging, as well as for drug and gene delivery in therapeutic applications and even for their magnetochemical effects. However, studying magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) structural features, as well as coating procedures or stability, opens up excellent pathways for multifunctional and bioinspired materials and devices. The influence of an external magnetic field can be used to induce changes in the physical, chemical, and structural properties of MNP. Therefore, MNP synthesis (through various chemical and physical methods, e.g., the plasma synthesis of MNP), coating methods and functionalization (through various physicochemical methods) to apply nature-inspired structures for simultaneous diagnosis and therapy have been the quest of the last several years. Novel assets in the theranostics area would advance the obtaining methods for proper tools for clinics.

This Special Issue, therefore, focuses on the most recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, properties, and various applications of MNPs. We cordially invite researchers to submit their original contributions and review articles focusing on the synthesis and optimization of MNP properties, as well as their coating for enhanced stability or other properties, functionalization, studies on biocompatibility and toxicity, and applications in various areas such as diagnostics, imaging, drug-gene delivery and therapy. The Special Issue is not limited to only the above topics, and other breakthroughs involving MNPs are welcome as well.

Dr. Andrei Vasile Nastuta
Dr. Vera Balan
Guest Editors

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