Functional mesoporous materials have gained tremendous attention due to their distinctive
properties and potential applications. In recent decades, the self-assembly of micelles and …

The delivery of medical agents to a specific diseased tissue or cell is critical for diagnosing
and treating patients. Nanomaterials are promising vehicles to transport agents that include …

Natural silica and silicates are predominantly crystalline and constitute the most abundant
components of the Earth's crust. Man-made silica is typically amorphous and manufactured …

Nanoparticle-based therapeutics and diagnostics are commonly referred to as
nanomedicine and may significantly impact the future of healthcare. However, the clinical …

Persistent luminescence is a unique optical process where long‐lasting afterglow persists
after the cessation of excitation. Nanoscale persistent luminescent materials are getting …

The physical morphologies of nanoparticles, especially size and shape, always significantly
influence their biological behaviors. In the past, nanoparticles with constant physical …

Nanoscale materials are increasingly found in consumer goods, electronics, and
pharmaceuticals. While these particles interact with the body in myriad ways, their beneficial …

This review is a comprehensive description of the past decade of research into
understanding how the geometry and size of nanoparticles affect their interaction with …

Organic/inorganic nanohybrids have attracted widespread interests due to their favorable
properties and promising applications in biomedical areas. Great efforts have been made to …

Targeted drug delivery in cancer typically focuses on maximising the endocytosis of drugs
into the diseased cells. However, there has been less focus on exploiting the differences in …