Porphyrin-based electrospun nanomaterials for life science applications
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: • Porphyrins have great potential in life sciences via electrospinning (ES). • Research advancements from 2000 to 2025 of ES of porphyrins are disclosed. • ES boosts porphyrin applications in photodynamic therapy, sensors, and drug delivery. Porphyrins are renowned for their utility in photocatalysis, electronics, sensors, solar cell dyes, and environmental remediation. However, their potential in life sciences applications remains underexplored, particularly in the context of encapsulation via electrospinning. This review examines recent advancements (2000–2025) in electrospinning techniques for encapsulating porphyrins, highlighting their unique properties, bioactivities, and versatile applications in life sciences. By combining the strengths of porphyrins and electrospinning technology, researchers can unlock transformative solutions for various life-science challenges, which include photodynamic therapy (PDT), composite materials for anti-microbial applications, sensors, and drug delivery. These efforts could push porphyrin-encapsulated materials from research concepts to applied societal solutions, addressing critical needs in healthcare and beyond to other fields.
Source: BBA Advances
Institutions: Technical University of Denmark, University of Aveiro
Language: English
Subfield: Biomaterials
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,410
OpenAlex ID: W4409547796