Advancement in nanobubble technology: enhancing drug and nutraceutical delivery with focus on bioavailability, targeted therapy, safety, and sustainability

This comprehensive review explores nanobubbles (NBs) technology advancements for improving drug and nutraceutical delivery and promoting human health. NBs are gas-filled nanocarriers owing to unique structures, excellent stability, flexibility, biocompatibility, and precise targeting abilities that...

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Main Authors: Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Sobia Noreen, Ammar B. Altemimi, Othman Abdulrahman Mohammed, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Dyari H. Ahmed, Zina T. Alkanan, Efstathia Tsakali, Jan F. M. Van Impe, Dmytro Kozak, Ahmed A. Abd El-Maksoud, Muhammad Azeem Ashraf, Tarek Gamal Abedelmaksoud
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnano.2025.1548593/full
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Dyari H. Ahmed
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Jan F. M. Van Impe
Dmytro Kozak
Ahmed A. Abd El-Maksoud
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Ahmed A. Abd El-Maksoud
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description This comprehensive review explores nanobubbles (NBs) technology advancements for improving drug and nutraceutical delivery and promoting human health. NBs are gas-filled nanocarriers owing to unique structures, excellent stability, flexibility, biocompatibility, and precise targeting abilities that stand out as promising drug delivery systems that improve bioavailability and enable controlled drug release. NBs demonstrate various applications, such as cancer therapy and cardiovascular health treatment, addressing neurodegenerative disorders, and aiding nutrient absorption. A significant advantage of NBs is their ultrasound-triggered cavitation, which enables targeted delivery with minimal systemic toxicity. In nutraceuticals, NBs enhance the absorption of vital nutrients, primarily those with poor bioavailability, by stabilizing and effectively targeting these compounds in the gastrointestinal system. However, long-term safety issues demand thorough preclinical studies, including bioaccumulation and cytotoxicity. The review examines important ethical, safety, and regulatory factors which must be addressed to advance NB technology in clinical and nutritional applications. The potential of these systems exists, but scalability and sustainability pose significant challenges. The full potential of nanocarriers in healthcare and nutrition depends on ongoing research into biodegradable materials and scalable production alongside the development of eco-friendly nanocarrier systems. Research results show NBs are fundamental to precision medicine and personalized nutrition, establishing a base for innovative drug and nutraceutical delivery systems.
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spelling doaj-art-11d7109951574b669c6fb51f4f7ab2c72025-08-20T03:50:21ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nanotechnology2673-30132025-06-01710.3389/fnano.2025.15485931548593Advancement in nanobubble technology: enhancing drug and nutraceutical delivery with focus on bioavailability, targeted therapy, safety, and sustainabilityFarhang Hameed Awlqadr0Sobia Noreen1Sobia Noreen2Ammar B. Altemimi3Ammar B. Altemimi4Othman Abdulrahman Mohammed5Syamand Ahmed Qadir6Dyari H. Ahmed7Zina T. Alkanan8Efstathia Tsakali9Efstathia Tsakali10Jan F. M. Van Impe11Dmytro Kozak12Ahmed A. Abd El-Maksoud13Muhammad Azeem Ashraf14Tarek Gamal Abedelmaksoud15Food Science and Quality Control, Halabja Technical College, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaymaniyah, IraqDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AustriaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, PakistanFood Science Department, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah, IraqCollege of Medicine, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, IraqMedical Laboratory Science Department, Halabja Technical College, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaymaniya, IraqMedical Laboratory Techniques Department, Halabja Technical Institute, Research Center, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaymaniyah, IraqNursing Department, Halabja Technical Institute, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaimani, IraqFood Science Department, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah, IraqDepartment of Food Science and Technology, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Greece0Department of Chemical Engineering, BioTeC+ Chemical and Biochemical Process, KU Leuven, Gent, Belgium0Department of Chemical Engineering, BioTeC+ Chemical and Biochemical Process, KU Leuven, Gent, Belgium0Department of Chemical Engineering, BioTeC+ Chemical and Biochemical Process, KU Leuven, Gent, Belgium1Dairy Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt2Department of Supply Chain, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan3Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, EgyptThis comprehensive review explores nanobubbles (NBs) technology advancements for improving drug and nutraceutical delivery and promoting human health. NBs are gas-filled nanocarriers owing to unique structures, excellent stability, flexibility, biocompatibility, and precise targeting abilities that stand out as promising drug delivery systems that improve bioavailability and enable controlled drug release. NBs demonstrate various applications, such as cancer therapy and cardiovascular health treatment, addressing neurodegenerative disorders, and aiding nutrient absorption. A significant advantage of NBs is their ultrasound-triggered cavitation, which enables targeted delivery with minimal systemic toxicity. In nutraceuticals, NBs enhance the absorption of vital nutrients, primarily those with poor bioavailability, by stabilizing and effectively targeting these compounds in the gastrointestinal system. However, long-term safety issues demand thorough preclinical studies, including bioaccumulation and cytotoxicity. The review examines important ethical, safety, and regulatory factors which must be addressed to advance NB technology in clinical and nutritional applications. The potential of these systems exists, but scalability and sustainability pose significant challenges. The full potential of nanocarriers in healthcare and nutrition depends on ongoing research into biodegradable materials and scalable production alongside the development of eco-friendly nanocarrier systems. Research results show NBs are fundamental to precision medicine and personalized nutrition, establishing a base for innovative drug and nutraceutical delivery systems.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnano.2025.1548593/fullnanobubbles (NBs)drug deliverynutraceutical deliveryneurodegenerative diseasesustainability
spellingShingle Farhang Hameed Awlqadr
Sobia Noreen
Sobia Noreen
Ammar B. Altemimi
Ammar B. Altemimi
Othman Abdulrahman Mohammed
Syamand Ahmed Qadir
Dyari H. Ahmed
Zina T. Alkanan
Efstathia Tsakali
Efstathia Tsakali
Jan F. M. Van Impe
Dmytro Kozak
Ahmed A. Abd El-Maksoud
Muhammad Azeem Ashraf
Tarek Gamal Abedelmaksoud
Advancement in nanobubble technology: enhancing drug and nutraceutical delivery with focus on bioavailability, targeted therapy, safety, and sustainability
Frontiers in Nanotechnology
nanobubbles (NBs)
drug delivery
nutraceutical delivery
neurodegenerative disease
sustainability
title Advancement in nanobubble technology: enhancing drug and nutraceutical delivery with focus on bioavailability, targeted therapy, safety, and sustainability
title_full Advancement in nanobubble technology: enhancing drug and nutraceutical delivery with focus on bioavailability, targeted therapy, safety, and sustainability
title_fullStr Advancement in nanobubble technology: enhancing drug and nutraceutical delivery with focus on bioavailability, targeted therapy, safety, and sustainability
title_full_unstemmed Advancement in nanobubble technology: enhancing drug and nutraceutical delivery with focus on bioavailability, targeted therapy, safety, and sustainability
title_short Advancement in nanobubble technology: enhancing drug and nutraceutical delivery with focus on bioavailability, targeted therapy, safety, and sustainability
title_sort advancement in nanobubble technology enhancing drug and nutraceutical delivery with focus on bioavailability targeted therapy safety and sustainability
topic nanobubbles (NBs)
drug delivery
nutraceutical delivery
neurodegenerative disease
sustainability
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnano.2025.1548593/full
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