This Research Topic is Volume II of a series. The previous volume, which has attracted over 41k views can be found here: Advanced Functional Materials for Disease Diagnosis, Drug Delivery and Tissue Repair

In the contemporary landscape of science and technology, the exploration of advanced functional materials is gaining prominence, particularly in the realm of biomedicine. These materials play a pivotal role in disease diagnosis, where nanomaterials serve as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, enhancing image resolution and clarity. This improvement provides healthcare professionals with a more precise foundation for diagnosis. Additionally, advanced functional materials find application in biosensors, enabling highly sensitive disease detection.

The versatility of advanced functional materials extends to drug delivery and controlled release, aiming to enhance drug efficacy and bioavailability. Nano-drug carriers, for instance, can precisely deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to tumour sites, minimizing toxic side effects and improving patients' quality of life. Furthermore, these materials serve as carriers for gene therapy and cell therapy, opening new avenues for future therapeutic approaches.

Tissue engineering benefits significantly from advanced functional materials, especially biocompatible materials used in crafting medical devices such as artificial organs, joints, and blood vessels. This not only offers improved medical solutions but also expands possibilities in drug carriers and gene therapy within the realm of tissue engineering.

As technology progresses, the continuous emergence of new functional materials provides more options and possibilities for the biomedical field. These materials are expected to exhibit higher performance, enhanced biocompatibility, and a broader range of applications, fostering innovation and development in the future of medical care. The ongoing research and development in this field will be crucial to achieving extensive and in-depth applications, ultimately providing patients with safer, more reliable, and more effective medical solutions.

In this research topic, our objective is to showcase the latest research findings concerning advanced functional materials in the realm of biomedical applications. We invite submissions of original research, reviews, mini-reviews, and opinion articles. The scope of this research topic includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
• Design, preparation, and processing of novel biodegradable polymers, polymeric composites, metal alloys, and inorganic materials
• Nanomaterials for sensing, imaging, drug delivery, and therapy
• Stimuli-responsive system for controlled release
• Hydrogels for drug, cell, and exosome delivery
• Scaffolds for organoid construction and tissue repair
• Liquid crystal materials for regulation of cell behavior and tissue engineering
• Self-healing and shape memory materials for electronic skin or flexible wearable devices
• Cell-material interactions
• Current status and prospects for the development of advanced functional biomaterials

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Advanced Functional Materials for Disease Diagnosis, Drug Delivery and Tissue Repair, Volume II