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Tailorable fabrication of optical active nanomaterials for bio-applications
1 School of Food Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
2 Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
3 Yichun Dahaigui Life Science Co., Ltd, Yichun, Jiangxi, 336000, China
4 Wuxi Gujing Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214126, China
5 Gao'an Qinghe Oil and Fat Co., Ltd, Gaoan, Jiangxi, 330800, China
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  • Citation
    Zhang M, Wei S, Huang H, Sun H, Zhang L, et al. Tailorable fabrication of optical active nanomaterials for bio-applications. Biofunct. Mater. 2024(2):0007, https://doi.org/10.55092/bm20240007. 
  • DOI
    10.55092/bm20240007
  • Copyright
    Copyright2024 by the authors. Published by ELSP.
Abstract

The unique properties of nanoscale materials exhibiting chirality, such as their catalytic, optical and photothermal capabilities, have been recognized for their exceptional potential in bio-applications. The optical active nanomaterials have attracted significant attention due to their valuable contributions to the fields of biocatalysis, biosensing and nanomedicine, marking a period of notable progress and innovation. In this review, we delve into the most recent advancements in this rapidly evolving field, aiming to provide a thorough insight into the progress made with optically active nanomaterials and to inspire further advancements in bio-applications.

Keywords

bionic synthesis; biocatalysis; biosensing; nanomedicine

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