Affiliation:
1. Career Point University, Hamirpur, India
Abstract
Hybrid nanomaterials, composed of multiple materials at the nanoscale, are driving innovation in biomedical research and technology. They offer unique properties and synergistic effects, making them versatile for various applications in biomedicine. They are currently being utilized in drug delivery, diagnostics, imaging, tissue engineering, cancer treatment, biosensors, gene therapy, antimicrobial agents, and vaccine delivery, among others. These materials also find applications in nano-immunotherapy, organ-on-a-chip systems, biomimetic designs, neuromodulation, targeted interventions, photothermal and photodynamic therapies, exosome engineering, and stem cell modulation. However, realizing their full potential requires rigorous research, safety evaluation, and regulatory approvals to facilitate their transition from advanced concepts to clinical practice. This chapter provides an overview of hybrid nanomaterials in biological and biomedical applications.