Phenolics are ubiquitous in nature and have gained immense research attention because of
their unique physiochemical properties and widespread industrial use. In recent decades …

In vivo imaging, which enables us to peer deeply within living subjects, is producing
tremendous opportunities both for clinical diagnostics and as a research tool. Contrast …

Polydopamine and related polycatecholamines can be easily deposited onto almost any
surface from mild, aqueous solution. This results in durable, nanoscale coatings that exhibit …

Nanomedicine is defined as “the application of nanotechnology to medicine, including the
use of nanometer-sized carrier materials for facilitating disease diagnosis, disease treatment …

Polydopamine (PDA) is a polymer easily obtained by oxidation of dopamine. It is composed
of indole and dopamine units in various oxidation states and to a lesser extent of pyrroles. It …

Develo** efficient, sustainable, and biocompatible high‐tech nanoplatforms derived from
naturally existing components in living organisms is highly beneficial for diverse advanced …

It was a physicist, Wolfgang Pauli, who recognized a century ago that “God made the bulk;
the surface was invented by the devil.” And indeed, adjusting the surface properties of …

Polydopamine (PDA) has fascinating properties such as inherent biocompatibility, simple
preparation, strong near-infrared absorption, high photothermal conversion efficiency, and …

Imaging-guided therapy has considerable potential in tumor treatment. Different treatments
have been integrated to realize combinational tumor therapy with improved therapeutic …

Bioinspired nanomaterials are ideal components for nanomedicine, by virtue of their
expected biocompatibility or even complete lack of toxicity. Natural and artificial melanin …