Inspired by nature: Bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applications
The field of photocatalysis has witnessed a significant advancement in the development of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for various biomedical applications, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, cancer therapy, and bioimaging. Nature has evolved efficient light-harvesting systems...
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| author | Ashkan Bigham Atefeh Zarepour Moein Safarkhani YunSuk Huh Arezoo Khosravi Navid Rabiee Siavash Iravani Ali Zarrabi |
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| description | The field of photocatalysis has witnessed a significant advancement in the development of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for various biomedical applications, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, cancer therapy, and bioimaging. Nature has evolved efficient light-harvesting systems and energy conversion mechanisms, which serve as a benchmark for researchers. However, reproducing such complexity and harnessing it for biomedical applications is a daunting task. It requires a comprehensive understanding of the underlying biological processes and the ability to replicate them synthetically. By utilizing light energy, these photocatalysts can trigger specific chemical reactions, leading to targeted drug release, enhanced tissue regeneration, and precise imaging of biological structures. In this context, addressing the stability, long-term performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of these materials is crucial for their widespread implementation in biomedical applications. While challenges such as complexity and stability persist, their advantages such as targeted drug delivery and personalized medicine make them a fascinating area of research. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of existing research, highlighting the advancements, current challenges, advantages, limitations, and future prospects of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts in biomedicine. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-872cea3eaa93489ba938fcaecbcaae1b2025-08-20T03:03:41ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Nano Materials Science2589-96512025-02-017112310.1016/j.nanoms.2024.02.006Inspired by nature: Bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applicationsAshkan Bigham0Atefeh Zarepour1Moein Safarkhani2YunSuk Huh3Arezoo Khosravi4Navid Rabiee5Siavash Iravani6Ali Zarrabi7Institute of Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials, National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Naples, 80125, Italy; Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale V. Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, ItalyDepartment of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600 077, IndiaNanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea; School of Chemistry, Damghan University, 36716-45667, Damghan, IranNanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, 34959, TürkiyeCentre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150, Australia; School of Chemistry, Damghan University, 36716-45667, Damghan, Iran; Corresponding author. Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150, Australia.Independent Researcher, W Nazar ST, Boostan Ave, Isfahan, Iran; Corresponding author.Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Istanbul, 34396, Türkiye; Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600 077, India; Corresponding author. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Istanbul, 34396, Türkiye.The field of photocatalysis has witnessed a significant advancement in the development of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for various biomedical applications, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, cancer therapy, and bioimaging. Nature has evolved efficient light-harvesting systems and energy conversion mechanisms, which serve as a benchmark for researchers. However, reproducing such complexity and harnessing it for biomedical applications is a daunting task. It requires a comprehensive understanding of the underlying biological processes and the ability to replicate them synthetically. By utilizing light energy, these photocatalysts can trigger specific chemical reactions, leading to targeted drug release, enhanced tissue regeneration, and precise imaging of biological structures. In this context, addressing the stability, long-term performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of these materials is crucial for their widespread implementation in biomedical applications. While challenges such as complexity and stability persist, their advantages such as targeted drug delivery and personalized medicine make them a fascinating area of research. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of existing research, highlighting the advancements, current challenges, advantages, limitations, and future prospects of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts in biomedicine.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589965124000175Bioinspired photocatalystsNanophotocatalystsBiomedical applicationsBiomimetic photocatalystsEnvironmentally-benign strategies |
| spellingShingle | Ashkan Bigham Atefeh Zarepour Moein Safarkhani YunSuk Huh Arezoo Khosravi Navid Rabiee Siavash Iravani Ali Zarrabi Inspired by nature: Bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applications Nano Materials Science Bioinspired photocatalysts Nanophotocatalysts Biomedical applications Biomimetic photocatalysts Environmentally-benign strategies |
| title | Inspired by nature: Bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applications |
| title_full | Inspired by nature: Bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applications |
| title_fullStr | Inspired by nature: Bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Inspired by nature: Bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applications |
| title_short | Inspired by nature: Bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applications |
| title_sort | inspired by nature bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applications |
| topic | Bioinspired photocatalysts Nanophotocatalysts Biomedical applications Biomimetic photocatalysts Environmentally-benign strategies |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589965124000175 |
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