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The main objective of polymer materials scientists is to develop and design high performance polymer-based materials via the introduction of block copolymers, ionomers or inorganic-organic hybrids, in order to introduce functionalities such as mechanical reinforcement, gas barrier properties, fire retardancy, shape memory behavior or self-healing ability. In the last ten years, ionic liquids have demonstrated huge potential as new components within polymer-based materials, leading to a wide range of applications. Due to their many physical-chemical properties, as well as their various possible combinations, ionic liquids represent a new path to produce multifunctional materials.

History of engineering & technology --- ionic liquids --- thermosets --- Lithium salts --- electrolytes --- polyoxymethylene --- ionic liquid --- crystallization behavior --- nucleation --- polymerizable ionic liquid microemulsions --- poly(ionic liquid)s --- adsorption --- poly(ionic liquid) --- cross-linker --- electrochemical detection --- 4-nonylphenol --- poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) --- layered double hydroxide --- in-situ polymerization --- nanocomposite --- permeability --- biodegradable polymer --- IR spectroscopy --- silica --- high pressure --- microwave --- synthetic methods --- nanomaterials --- polymers --- humidity sensing --- free-ion concentration --- fast response and recovery --- respiratory rate monitoring --- PMMA --- plasticizer --- mechanical behavior --- crazing --- thermal behavior

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Dear Colleagues,Supramolecular systems (calixarenes, cyclodextrins, polymers, peptides, etc.) have attracted special attention due to their excellent therapeutic properties for biomedical applications such as gene and drug delivery. Numerous biomaterials-based supramolecular systems have been developed in the last decade for enhancing of biocompatibility and pharmacological activity. In particular, supramolecular nanomaterials are considered a hot research topic, because nanomedicine has become an interesting tool for the treatment of genetic diseases or cancer. Nevertheless, novel systems and their properties are being continuously studied, contributing to the development of efficient delivery systems.This Special Issue provides and highlights current progress in the use of the supramolecular systems for boosting gene and drug delivery. Preparation, characterization, and use of these systems, as well as the latest developments in this research field, are especially welcome.Authors are encorauged to submit original research articles and reviews in this promising research field.

Research & information: general --- Chemistry --- β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponge --- phenylethylamine --- 2-amino-4-(4-chlorophenyl)thiazole (AT) --- gold nanoparticles --- carrier of therapeutic agents --- ferritin --- drug delivery --- tumor targeting --- half-life extension --- PAMAM dendrimers --- folic acid --- mRNA --- gene expression --- long acting injectables --- poly(l-lactic acid) --- poly(butylene adipate) --- block copolymers --- aripiprazole --- microparticles --- sustained release --- cationic calix[4]arenes --- liposomes --- nucleic acids --- transfection efficiency --- doxorubicin --- encapsulation --- adenine–uracil base pair --- complementary hydrogen bonded drug carrier system --- controlled drug delivery --- supramolecular nanogels --- selective cytotoxicity --- supramolecular self-assembled ribbon-like structures (SRLS) --- Congo red (CR) --- doxorubicin (Dox) --- bovine serum albumin (BSA) --- immunoglobulin light chain λ (Lλ) --- heat aggregated immunoglobulins (HAI) --- dynamic light scattering (DLS) --- elution volume (Ve) --- multi-walled carbon nanotube --- photothermal therapy --- indocyanine green --- synergistic strategy --- cancer treatment --- targeted drug delivery --- pillararene --- host:guest --- supramolecular --- hydrophobic --- ITC --- NMR --- magnetoliposomes --- microfluidics --- oral drug delivery --- magnetite nanoparticles --- n/a --- adenine-uracil base pair

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Dear Colleagues,Supramolecular systems (calixarenes, cyclodextrins, polymers, peptides, etc.) have attracted special attention due to their excellent therapeutic properties for biomedical applications such as gene and drug delivery. Numerous biomaterials-based supramolecular systems have been developed in the last decade for enhancing of biocompatibility and pharmacological activity. In particular, supramolecular nanomaterials are considered a hot research topic, because nanomedicine has become an interesting tool for the treatment of genetic diseases or cancer. Nevertheless, novel systems and their properties are being continuously studied, contributing to the development of efficient delivery systems.This Special Issue provides and highlights current progress in the use of the supramolecular systems for boosting gene and drug delivery. Preparation, characterization, and use of these systems, as well as the latest developments in this research field, are especially welcome.Authors are encorauged to submit original research articles and reviews in this promising research field.

Research & information: general --- Chemistry --- β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponge --- phenylethylamine --- 2-amino-4-(4-chlorophenyl)thiazole (AT) --- gold nanoparticles --- carrier of therapeutic agents --- ferritin --- drug delivery --- tumor targeting --- half-life extension --- PAMAM dendrimers --- folic acid --- mRNA --- gene expression --- long acting injectables --- poly(l-lactic acid) --- poly(butylene adipate) --- block copolymers --- aripiprazole --- microparticles --- sustained release --- cationic calix[4]arenes --- liposomes --- nucleic acids --- transfection efficiency --- doxorubicin --- encapsulation --- adenine-uracil base pair --- complementary hydrogen bonded drug carrier system --- controlled drug delivery --- supramolecular nanogels --- selective cytotoxicity --- supramolecular self-assembled ribbon-like structures (SRLS) --- Congo red (CR) --- doxorubicin (Dox) --- bovine serum albumin (BSA) --- immunoglobulin light chain λ (Lλ) --- heat aggregated immunoglobulins (HAI) --- dynamic light scattering (DLS) --- elution volume (Ve) --- multi-walled carbon nanotube --- photothermal therapy --- indocyanine green --- synergistic strategy --- cancer treatment --- targeted drug delivery --- pillararene --- host:guest --- supramolecular --- hydrophobic --- ITC --- NMR --- magnetoliposomes --- microfluidics --- oral drug delivery --- magnetite nanoparticles --- β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponge --- phenylethylamine --- 2-amino-4-(4-chlorophenyl)thiazole (AT) --- gold nanoparticles --- carrier of therapeutic agents --- ferritin --- drug delivery --- tumor targeting --- half-life extension --- PAMAM dendrimers --- folic acid --- mRNA --- gene expression --- long acting injectables --- poly(l-lactic acid) --- poly(butylene adipate) --- block copolymers --- aripiprazole --- microparticles --- sustained release --- cationic calix[4]arenes --- liposomes --- nucleic acids --- transfection efficiency --- doxorubicin --- encapsulation --- adenine-uracil base pair --- complementary hydrogen bonded drug carrier system --- controlled drug delivery --- supramolecular nanogels --- selective cytotoxicity --- supramolecular self-assembled ribbon-like structures (SRLS) --- Congo red (CR) --- doxorubicin (Dox) --- bovine serum albumin (BSA) --- immunoglobulin light chain λ (Lλ) --- heat aggregated immunoglobulins (HAI) --- dynamic light scattering (DLS) --- elution volume (Ve) --- multi-walled carbon nanotube --- photothermal therapy --- indocyanine green --- synergistic strategy --- cancer treatment --- targeted drug delivery --- pillararene --- host:guest --- supramolecular --- hydrophobic --- ITC --- NMR --- magnetoliposomes --- microfluidics --- oral drug delivery --- magnetite nanoparticles