Polymer Application in Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 76
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanotechnology; drug delivery; hybrid lipid–polymeric nanoparticles; biopolymers; lung fibrosis; RNA therapuetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Collegues,
The Special Issue titled "Polymer Application in Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems" presents a comprehensive overview of the innovative use of polymers in enhancing drug delivery via nanotechnology. It highlights the pivotal role of various polymer types—natural, synthetic, and hybrid—in creating nanocarriers that optimize therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects. The papers in this Special Issue explore cutting-edge formulations, including lipid and polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, dendrimers, and nanogels, emphasizing their ability to improve drug solubility and stability as RNA therapeutics among other applications. A wide range of polymer applications in nanoscale carrier development will be investigated, such as targeting cancer cells, where polymer-based nanocarriers can facilitate selective drug release at tumor sites, thus enhancing therapeutic efficacy. Challenges such as biocompatibility, scalability, and regulatory considerations will be also evaluated, underlining the need for ongoing research in this field.
By consolidating current findings and innovative approaches, this Special Issue serves as a comprehensive and state-of-the-art resource and for researchers and professionals aiming to leverage polymer technology in the advancement of drug delivery systems.
Dr. Teresa Silvestri
Dr. Gabriella Costabile
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biodegradable polymers
- nanotechnology
- drug delivery
- nanoparticles
- biocompatibility
- targeted delivery
- controlled release
- RNA therapeutics
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