Issue 37, 2022

Active nanomotors surpass passive nanomedicines: current progress and challenges

Abstract

Artificial nanomotors show advantages over traditional nanomedicines in biomedical applications due to their active locomotion by converting various energy sources into mechanical force in situ. Currently, nanomotors are attracting wide attention in diagnosis and therapy towards clinical applications. In this perspective, we summarize recent developments of nanomotors in biomedical applications, including targeted drug delivery, biological barrier penetration, and diagnostics and cancer treatment. The development of nanomotors in biomedicine still faces considerable challenges and practical difficulties towards clinical use, which are discussed in detail. Finally, we propose potential solutions that may help the development of nanomotors towards advanced diagnostics and therapy.

Graphical abstract: Active nanomotors surpass passive nanomedicines: current progress and challenges

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
16 Mar 2022
Accepted
11 Apr 2022
First published
13 Apr 2022

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022,10, 7099-7107

Active nanomotors surpass passive nanomedicines: current progress and challenges

S. Chen, Y. Chen, M. Fu, Q. Cao, B. Wang, W. Chen and X. Ma, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2022, 10, 7099 DOI: 10.1039/D2TB00556E

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