Advances in nanotechnology applied to natural products
Dr. Douglas Dourado, Aggeu Magalhães Institute - FIOCRUZ-PE, Brazil
Prof. Éverton do Nascimento Alencar, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Prof. Fabio Rocha Formiga, Aggeu Magalhães Institute - FIOCRUZ-PE and University of Pernambuco, Brazil
Prof. Franceline Reynaud, Université de Lorraine, France
Natural products have numerous molecules capable of promoting different biological activities. However, aspects linked to their natural form, such as organoleptic characteristics (color, odor, texture), permeability, chemical instability, toxicity and lack of selectivity to biological targets, limit their application. A promising strategy is using nanoscale systems that can carry these bioactives, circumventing their main drawbacks.
Contributions to this thematic issue may include, but are not limited to, synthesis, physicochemical characterization and the applications of:
- Lipid nanoparticles containing fixed and essential oils
- Polymeric nanocapsules containing a lipophilic core
- Polymeric nanoparticles containing plant extracts and/or biomarkers
- Nanoemulsions and microemulsions based on natural oils
- Nanogels containing plant extracts and natural oils
- Metallic nanoparticles via green synthesis
- Nanosystems containing drugs associated with natural products
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A formulation containing Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil: improvement of biochemical parameters and oxidative stress in diabetic rats
- Ailton Santos Sena-Júnior,
- Cleverton Nascimento Santana Andrade,
- Pedro Henrique Macedo Moura,
- Jocsã Hémany Cândido dos Santos,
- Cauãn Torres Trancoso,
- Eloia Emanuelly Dias Silva,
- Deise Maria Rego Rodrigues Silva,
- Ênio Pereira Telles,
- Luiz André Santos Silva,
- Isabella Lima Dantas Teles,
- Sara Fernanda Mota de Almeida,
- Daniel Alves de Souza,
- Jileno Ferreira Santos,
- Felipe José Aidar Martins,
- Ana Mara de Oliveira e Silva,
- Sandra Lauton-Santos,
- Guilherme Rodolfo Souza de Araujo,
- Cristiane Bani Correa,
- Rogéria De Souza Nunes,
- Lysandro Pinto Borges and
- Ana Amélia Moreira Lira
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 617–636, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.48
Chitosan nanocomposite containing rotenoids: an alternative bioinsecticidal approach for the management of Aedes aegypti
- Maria A. A. Bertonceli,
- Vitor D. C. Cristo,
- Ivo J. Vieira,
- Francisco J. A. Lemos,
- Arnoldo R. Façanha,
- Raimundo Braz-Filho,
- Gustavo V. T. Batista,
- Luis G. M. Basso,
- Sérgio H. Seabra,
- Thalya S. R. Nogueira,
- Felipe F. Moreira,
- Arícia L. E. M. Assis,
- Antônia E. A. Oliveira and
- Kátia V. S. Fernandes
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1197–1208, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.88
Investigation of the solubility of protoporphyrin IX in aqueous and hydroalcoholic solvent systems
- Michelly de Sá Matsuoka,
- Giovanna Carla Cadini Ruiz,
- Marcos Luciano Bruschi and
- Jéssica Bassi da Silva
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1209–1215, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.89
Acrocomia aculeata oil-loaded nanoemulsion: development, anti-inflammatory properties, and cytotoxicity evaluation
- Verónica Bautista-Robles,
- Hady Keita,
- Edgar Julián Paredes Gamero,
- Layna Tayná Brito Leite,
- Jessica de Araújo Isaías Muller,
- Mônica Cristina Toffoli Kadri,
- Ariadna Lafourcade Prada and
- Jesús Rafael Rodríguez Amado
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1277–1288, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.93
Venom-loaded cationic-functionalized poly(lactic acid) nanoparticles for serum production against Tityus serrulatus scorpion
- Philippe de Castro Mesquita,
- Karla Samara Rocha Soares,
- Manoela Torres-Rêgo,
- Emanuell dos Santos-Silva,
- Mariana Farias Alves-Silva,
- Alianda Maira Cornélio,
- Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa and
- Arnóbio Antônio da Silva-Júnior
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1633–1643, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.115
Prospects of nanotechnology and natural products for cancer and immunotherapy
- Jan Filipe Andrade Santos,
- Marcela Bernardes Brasileiro,
- Pamela Danielle Cavalcante Barreto,
- Ligiane Aranha Rocha and
- José Adão Carvalho Nascimento Júnior
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1644–1667, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.116
Multifunctional anionic nanoemulsion with linseed oil and lecithin: a preliminary approach for dry eye disease
- Niédja Fittipaldi Vasconcelos,
- Almerinda Agrelli,
- Rayane Cristine Santos da Silva,
- Carina Lucena Mendes-Marques,
- Isabel Renata de Souza Arruda,
- Priscilla Stela Santana de Oliveira,
- Mércia Liane de Oliveira and
- Giovanna Machado
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1711–1733, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.120
Phytol-loaded soybean oil nanoemulsion as a promising alternative against Leishmania amazonensis
- Victória Louise Pinto Freire,
- Mariana Farias Alves-Silva,
- Johny W. de Freitas Oliveira,
- Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa,
- Alianda Maira Cornélio,
- Marcelo de Souza-Silva,
- Thayse Silva Medeiros and
- Arnóbio Antônio da Silva Junior
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1826–1836, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.126
On the road to sustainability – application of metallic nanoparticles obtained by green synthesis in dentistry: a scoping review
- Lorena Pinheiro Vasconcelos Silva,
- Joice Catiane Soares Martins,
- Israel Luís Carvalho Diniz,
- Júlio Abreu Miranda,
- Danilo Rodrigues de Souza,
- Éverton do Nascimento Alencar,
- Moan Jéfter Fernandes Costa and
- Pedro Henrique Sette-de-Souza
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1851–1862, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.128
Targeting the vector of arboviruses Aedes aegypti with nanoemulsions based on essential oils: a review with focus on larvicidal and repellent properties
- Laryssa Ferreira do Nascimento Silva,
- Douglas Dourado,
- Thayse Silva Medeiros,
- Mariana Alice Gonzaga Gabú,
- Maria Cecilia Queiroga dos Santos,
- Daiane Rodrigues dos Santos,
- Mylena Lemos dos Santos,
- Gabriel Bezerra Faierstein,
- Rosângela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa and
- Fabio Rocha Formiga
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1894–1913, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.132
Beyond the shell: exploring polymer–lipid interfaces in core–shell nanofibers to carry hyaluronic acid and β-caryophyllene
- Aline Tavares da Silva Barreto,
- Francisco Alexandrino-Júnior,
- Bráulio Soares Arcanjo,
- Paulo Henrique de Souza Picciani and
- Kattya Gyselle de Holanda e Silva
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2015–2033, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.139
Quality by design optimization of microemulsions for topical delivery of Passiflora setacea seed oil
- Daniel T. Pereira,
- Douglas Dourado,
- Danielle T. Freire,
- Dayanne L. Porto,
- Cícero F. S. Aragão,
- Myla L. de Souza,
- Guilherme R. S. de Araujo,
- Ana Maria Costa,
- Wógenes N. Oliveira,
- Anne Sapin-Minet,
- Éverton N. Alencar and
- Eryvaldo Sócrates T. Egito
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2116–2131, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.146
