Targeted drug delivery utilizing colloidal nanostructures has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing off-target effects. These nanoscale structures can be precisely engineered with surface functionalities that enable targeted binding to specific cells or tissues, thereby delivering the payload directly to t

Ag@SiO2 core-shell nanoparticles have emerged as efficient materials for a wide range of applications. These nanoparticles consist of a metallic silver core enveloped by a silica shell, offering unique properties that stem from the synergistic interaction between these two components. The synthesis of Ag@SiO2 nanoparticles typically involves a mul

Polymer nanocomposites are a compelling field of research in materials science. These innovative materials consist of polymer matrices reinforced with nanoparticles typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers in extent. The incorporation of these nanoparticles noticeably enhances the mechanical, thermal, and light-related properties of the final pol