Nanotechnology, Science and Applications

Advancing Novel Nanozymes: Preparation, Performance Analysis, and Functional Application Design

Nanozymes, a class of nanomaterials with enzyme-like catalytic properties, have emerged as a ground-breaking innovation in the fields of nanotechnology and biotechnology. These artificial enzymes replicate the catalytic activities of natural enzymes while offering enhanced stability, cost-efficiency, and remarkable potential for multifunctional design. Since their discovery, nanozymes have garnered significant attention due to their versatility, enabling diverse applications in catalysis, biosensing, medicine, and environmental remediation.

The significance of nanozymes lies in their ability to overcome the inherent limitations of natural enzymes, such as their susceptibility to denaturation and high production costs. These challenges are particularly pressing in industries that require robust and reusable catalytic agents, including industrial processing, clinical diagnostics, and therapeutic applications. Moreover, the rapid evolution of nanozyme technologies has paved the way for ground-breaking innovations, such as combating antimicrobial resistance, engineering targeted cancer therapies, and fostering sustainable environmental solutions. By focusing on the preparation, performance optimization, and functional application design of novel nanozymes, this research not only enhances foundational scientific understanding but also delivers practical benefits across a broad spectrum of scientific and industrial domains.

This article collection aims to highlight the latest advancements in nanozyme research, covering their preparation, performance evaluation, and innovative applications. The scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Synthetic Strategies: Development of cutting-edge methodologies for nanozyme synthesis, including green and bio-inspired approaches.
• Mechanistic Insights: Elucidation of catalytic mechanisms and exploration of structure-property relationships.
• Biomedical Applications: Deployment of nanozymes in diagnostics, therapeutic interventions, and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Environmental Applications: Applications of nanozymes in pollutant degradation, waste management, and sustainable catalysis.
• Integration in Multifunctional Systems: Design and incorporation of nanozymes into hybrid materials and advanced devices.

Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript. The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 31 December 2025.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, using the promo code ZKKJU for 20% off the advertised article processing charge (APC) and to indicate that your manuscript will be considered for the “Advancing Novel Nanozymes: Preparation, Performance Analysis, and Functional Application Design” Collection.

Please contact Haoyang Yi (Commissioning Editor) at haoyang.yi@taylorandfrancis.com with any queries regarding this Article Collection.

Guest Advisors

Dr. Amin Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

zhangamin@sjtu.edu.cn

Dr. Amin Zhang graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2020 with a Ph.D. in Instrument Science and Technology (Biomedical and Engineering track), she finished postdoctoral research there and became an Assistant Researcher at the School of Agriculture and Biology in March 2024. Her research focuses on developing nanozyme sensing technologies and designing functional active component delivery systems. She has published over 30 papers in top international journals, such as Advanced Materials, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Nano Research, Theranostics, and Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical.

Dr. Qian Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

qianzhang0130@sjtu.edu.cn

Dr. Qian Zhang graduated in 2015 with a Ph.D. in Science from Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany, under the supervision of Professor Wolfgang J. Parak. From 2016 to 2017, conducted postdoctoral research in Professor Da-Xiang Cui's research group at the School of Electronics. Served as an Assistant Researcher at the same institution from 2018 to 2022 and was promoted to Associate Researcher in 2023. In recent years, she focuses primarily on the controlled synthesis and performance studies of various inorganic nanomaterials and the development of nanodrug delivery systems to achieve multimodal tumor therapy under MRI/NIR guidance. She has published over 50 SCI papers, including 17 as the first or corresponding author, with 3 ESI Highly Cited Papers. These works have been cited more than 3,200 times, with an H-index of 29. Additionally, the applicant has contributed to two books (in both Chinese and English) and holds three authorized patents.

Dr. Jin Cheng, Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention

sdchengjin@163.com

Dr. Jin Cheng graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2021 with a Ph.D. in Instrument Science and Technology (Biomedical and Engineering track). Since July 2021, serves as an Assistant Researcher at the Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention. His research focuses on DNA nanotechnology, tumor therapy, and disease diagnosis and detection. He has published over 20 papers in top international journals like Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Nature Communications, and Nanoscale.