More Like this

1. Flexible Nanoparticles Reach Sterically Obscured Endothelial Targets Inaccessible to Rigid Nanoparticles

   https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201802373  

   Myerson, Jacob W.; Braender, Bruce; Mcpherson, Olivia; Glassman, Patrick M.; Kiseleva, Raisa Y.; Shuvaev, Vladimir V.; Marcos-Contreras, Oscar; Grady, Martha E.; Lee, Hyun-Su; Greineder, Colin F.; et al (August 2018, Advanced Materials)
2. Nanoparticles in Joint Arthroplasties

   https://doi.org/10.1142/S1793984423300017  

   Thomson, Rebecca J.; Limberg, Afton K.; Van Citters, Douglas W. (March 2023, Nano LIFE)

   Joint arthroplasty, specifically total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA), are two of the highest value surgical procedures. Over the last several decades, the materials utilized in these surgeries have improved and increased device longevity. However, with an increased incidence of TKA and THA surgeries in younger patients, it is crucial to make these materials more durable. The addition of nanoparticles is one technology that is being explored for this purpose. This review focuses on the addition of nanoparticles to the various parts of arthroplasty surgery comprising of the metallic, ceramic, or polyethylene components along with the bone cement used for fixation. Carbon additives proved to be the most widely studied, and could potentially reduce stress shielding, improve wear, and enhance the biocompatibility of arthroplasty implants. 

   more » « less
3. Chiromagnetic nanoparticles and gels

   https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aao7172  

   Yeom, Jihyeon; Santos, Uallisson S.; Chekini, Mahshid; Cha, Minjeong; de Moura, André F.; Kotov, Nicholas A. (January 2018, Science)
4. Bioimaging with Upconversion Nanoparticles

   https://doi.org/10.1002/adpr.202200098  

   Mettenbrink, Evan M.; Yang, Wen; Wilhelm, Stefan (September 2022, Advanced Photonics Research)

   Bioimaging enables the spatiotemporal visualization of biological processes at various scales empowered by a range of different imaging modalities and contrast agents. Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) represent a distinct type of such contrast agents with the potential to transform bioimaging due to their unique optical properties and functional design flexibilities. This review explores and discusses the opportunities, challenges, and limitations that UCNPs exhibit as bioimaging probes and highlights applications with spatial dimensions ranging from the single nanoparticle level to cellular, tissue, and whole animal imaging. Recent advancements in bioimaging applications enabled by UCNPs, including super‐resolution techniques and multimodal imaging methods are summarized, and a perspective on the future potential of UCNP‐based technologies in bioimaging research and clinical translation is provided. This review may provide a valuable resource for researchers interested in exploring and applying UCNP‐based bioimaging technologies. 

   more » « less
5. Metal–Organic Framework Nanoparticles

   https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201800202  

   Wang, Shunzhi; McGuirk, C. Michael; d'Aquino, Andrea; Mason, Jarad A.; Mirkin, Chad A. (June 2018, Advanced Materials)

   Abstract Due to their well‐defined 3D architectures, permanent porosity, and diverse chemical functionalities, metal–organic framework nanoparticles (MOF NPs) are an emerging class of modular nanomaterials. Herein, recent developments in the synthesis and postsynthetic surface functionalization of MOF NPs that strengthen the fundamental understanding of how such structures form and grow are highlighted; the internal structure and external surface properties of these novel nanomaterials are highlighted as well. These fundamental advances have resulted in MOF NPs being used as components in chemical sensors, biological probes, and membrane separation materials, as well as building blocks for colloidal crystal engineering. 

   more » « less