International Journal of Nanomedicine (Sep 2023)
Application and Development Prospect of Nanoscale Iron Based Metal-Organic Frameworks in Biomedicine
Abstract
Xiujuan Peng,1 Li Xu,1 Min Zeng,2 Hao Dang1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Third Hospital of Mianyang (Sichuan Mental Health Center), Mianyang, Sichuan, 621000, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Materials and Chemistry, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan, 621010, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Min Zeng; Xiujuan Peng, Email [email protected]; [email protected]: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are coordination polymers that comprise metal ions/clusters and organic ligands. MOFs have been extensively employed in different fields (eg, gas adsorption, energy storage, chemical separation, catalysis, and sensing) for their versatility, high porosity, and adjustable geometry. To be specific, Fe2+/Fe3+ exhibits unique redox chemistry, photochemical and electrical properties, as well as catalytic activity. Fe-based MOFs have been widely investigated in numerous biomedical fields over the past few years. In this study, the key index requirements of Fe-MOF materials in the biomedical field are summarized, and a conclusion is drawn in terms of the latest application progress, development prospects, and future challenges of Fe-based MOFs as drug delivery systems, antibacterial therapeutics, biocatalysts, imaging agents, and biosensors in the biomedical field.Keywords: Fe-based MOFs, bio-application, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, green synthesis
