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Professor Michael Yu
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Michael Yu

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Overview

Background

Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu is an internationally recognised expert in materials science. He is an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellow; a referee for more than 50 international journals; and a reviewer for the ARC and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

International links

Professor Yu has collaborations with scientists in chemistry, material science and chemical engineering from the US, Japan, Scotland, Sweden, France and China. Through these collaborations, more than 30 international journal papers have been published.

Availability

Professor Michael Yu is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Fudan University

Research impacts

Research

Applied functional nanomaterials. Professor Yu's research focuses on novel nanoporous and nano- materials for biotechnology, clean energy and environment protection. He has research interests in sol-gel chemistry and self-assembly strategies to understand the fundamental structure-property correlations and to design functional nanostructured composites in biomaterials, bio-analysis, proteomics, drug delivery, catalysis, photo-catalysis, and environmental chemistry.

Memberships, patents and funding

Since he joined AIBN in 2010, Professor Yu has attracted four ARC grants and funding from Cancer Council Queensland; and the Queensland Government’s Research Partnership Project, with a total of more than $6.2 million in three years. Before he joined AIBN, he attracted 12 grants from the National Science Foundation of China; the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology; the Chinese Education Ministry; and Shanghai Government. Professor Yu is a referee for more than 50 international journals. He is a reviewer for the ARC and NHMRC; and a grants peer review panel member for the NHMRC in 2012.

Awards and plenaries

Professor Yu is an ARC Future Fellow (2009). He is the recipient of the 2009 Innovation Award of the Chemistry Academy of China; the 2009 Young Scientist Award of the Ceramic Society of China; the 2005 New Century Scientist Award from the Chinese Ministry of Education; and the 2004 Young Scientist Award from the Chemistry Academy of China. Professor Yu received the National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award in China (2004); the second prize of the National Science Award of China (2004); and the Shanghai Science & Technology Progress Award (2002). He has been invited to give more than 30 plenary, keynote and invited talks.

Works

Search Professor Michael Yu’s works on UQ eSpace

472 works between 2000 and 2025

61 - 80 of 472 works

2023

Journal Article

Nanobiotechnology-enabled mRNA stabilization

Xian, He, Zhang, Yue, Yu, Chengzhong and Wang, Yue (2023). Nanobiotechnology-enabled mRNA stabilization. Pharmaceutics, 15 (2) 620, 620. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020620

Nanobiotechnology-enabled mRNA stabilization

2023

Journal Article

Recent advances in metal-organic framework derived hollow superstructures: synthesis and applications = 金属-有机框架衍生中空超级结构的研究进展: 合成与应用

Zou, Yingying, Zhang, Chaoqi, Yuan, Ling, Liu, Chao and Yu, Chengzhong (2023). Recent advances in metal-organic framework derived hollow superstructures: synthesis and applications = 金属-有机框架衍生中空超级结构的研究进展: 合成与应用. Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao/Chemical Journal of Chinese Universities, 44 (1) 20220613. doi: 10.7503/cjcu20220613

Recent advances in metal-organic framework derived hollow superstructures: synthesis and applications = 金属-有机框架衍生中空超级结构的研究进展: 合成与应用

2023

Journal Article

MOF-on-MOF heterostructures with core–shell and core–satellite structures via controllable nucleation of guest MOFs

Li, Shumin, Zhao, Liang, Yao, Yining, Gu, Zhengying, Liu, Chao, Hu, Wenli, Zhang, Ye, Zhao, Qian and Yu, Chengzhong (2023). MOF-on-MOF heterostructures with core–shell and core–satellite structures via controllable nucleation of guest MOFs. CrystEngComm, 25 (2), 284-289. doi: 10.1039/d2ce01272c

MOF-on-MOF heterostructures with core–shell and core–satellite structures via controllable nucleation of guest MOFs

2022

Journal Article

Hybrid Nanomaterials for Cancer Immunotherapy

Li, Jianing, Lu, Wanyue, Yang, Yannan, Xiang, Ruiqing, Ling, Yun, Yu, Chengzhong and Zhou, Yaming (2022). Hybrid Nanomaterials for Cancer Immunotherapy. Advanced Science, 10 (6) e2204932, 1-42. doi: 10.1002/advs.202204932

Hybrid Nanomaterials for Cancer Immunotherapy

2022

Journal Article

Surface chemistry of spiky silica nanoparticles tailors polyethyleneimine binding and intracellular DNA delivery

Cheng, Dan, Theivendran, Shevanuja, Tang, Jie, Cai, Larry, Zhang, Jun, Song, Hao and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Surface chemistry of spiky silica nanoparticles tailors polyethyleneimine binding and intracellular DNA delivery. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 628 (Part B), 297-305. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.038

Surface chemistry of spiky silica nanoparticles tailors polyethyleneimine binding and intracellular DNA delivery

2022

Journal Article

Harnessing bioactive nanomaterials in modulating tumor glycolysis-associated metabolism

Gu, Zhengying and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Harnessing bioactive nanomaterials in modulating tumor glycolysis-associated metabolism. Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 20 (1) 528, 1-19. doi: 10.1186/s12951-022-01740-y

Harnessing bioactive nanomaterials in modulating tumor glycolysis-associated metabolism

2022

Journal Article

Unveiling the lattice distortion and electron-donating effects in methoxy-functionalized MOF photocatalysts for H2O2 production

Yuan, Ling, Zou, Yingying, Zhao, Liang, Zhang, Chaoqi, Wang, Jing, Liu, Chao, Wei, Guangfeng and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Unveiling the lattice distortion and electron-donating effects in methoxy-functionalized MOF photocatalysts for H2O2 production. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 318 121859, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2022.121859

Unveiling the lattice distortion and electron-donating effects in methoxy-functionalized MOF photocatalysts for H2O2 production

2022

Journal Article

Synthesis of mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles with a high tetrasulphide content and large pores

Zhang, Yue, Wang, Yue, Song, Yaping, Luo, Jiangqi, Yu, Yingjie and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Synthesis of mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles with a high tetrasulphide content and large pores. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 346 112316, 112316. doi: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2022.112316

Synthesis of mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles with a high tetrasulphide content and large pores

2022

Journal Article

Cationic and anionic antimicrobial agents co-templated mesostructured silica nanocomposites with a spiky nanotopology and enhanced biofilm inhibition performance

Song, Yaping, Sun, Qiang, Luo, Jiangqi, Kong, Yueqi, Pan, Bolin, Zhao, Jing, Wang, Yue and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Cationic and anionic antimicrobial agents co-templated mesostructured silica nanocomposites with a spiky nanotopology and enhanced biofilm inhibition performance. Nano-Micro Letters, 14 (1) 83, 83. doi: 10.1007/s40820-022-00826-4

Cationic and anionic antimicrobial agents co-templated mesostructured silica nanocomposites with a spiky nanotopology and enhanced biofilm inhibition performance

2022

Journal Article

A scoop net equipped with an underwater anti-oil-fouling filter for fast cleanup of low-sulfur fuel at low temperature

Seo, Yu Jin, Han, Nara, Kim, Hee Ju, Choi, Ji Hee, Koo, Hye Young, Yu, Chengzhong and Choi, Won San (2022). A scoop net equipped with an underwater anti-oil-fouling filter for fast cleanup of low-sulfur fuel at low temperature. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10 (6) 108826, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2022.108826

A scoop net equipped with an underwater anti-oil-fouling filter for fast cleanup of low-sulfur fuel at low temperature

2022

Journal Article

Morphological anisotropy in metal–organic framework micro/nanostructures

Bao, Tong, Zou, Yingying, Zhang, Chaoqi, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2022). Morphological anisotropy in metal–organic framework micro/nanostructures. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 61 (44) e202209433, 1-13. doi: 10.1002/anie.202209433

Morphological anisotropy in metal–organic framework micro/nanostructures

2022

Journal Article

Enabling two-electron redox chemistry of P-type organic cathode for high-capacity aluminium-ion batteries

Kong, Yueqi, Tang, Cheng, Lei, Chang, Nanjundan, Ashok K., Chen, Shuimei, Ahmed, Nashaat, Rakov, Dmitrii, Du, Aijun, Huang, Xiaodan and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Enabling two-electron redox chemistry of P-type organic cathode for high-capacity aluminium-ion batteries. Nano Energy, 102 107727, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107727

Enabling two-electron redox chemistry of P-type organic cathode for high-capacity aluminium-ion batteries

2022

Journal Article

Targeting Plk1 sensitizes pancreatic cancer to immune checkpoint therapy

Zhang, Zhuangzhuang, Cheng, Lijun, Li, Jie, Qiao, Qi, Karki, Anju, Allison, Derek B., Shaker, Nuha, Li, Kunyu, Utturkar, Sagar M., Lanman, Nadia M. Atallah, Rao, Xiongjian, Rychahou, Piotr, He, Daheng, Konieczny, Stephen F., Wang, Chi, Shao, Qing, Evers, B. Mark and Liu, Xiaoqi (2022). Targeting Plk1 sensitizes pancreatic cancer to immune checkpoint therapy. Cancer Research, 82 (19), 3532-3548. doi: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-22-0018

Targeting Plk1 sensitizes pancreatic cancer to immune checkpoint therapy

2022

Journal Article

Morphological Anisotropy in Metal–Organic Framework Micro/Nanostructures

Bao, Tong, Zou, Yingying, Zhang, Chaoqi, Yu, Chengzhong and Liu, Chao (2022). Morphological Anisotropy in Metal–Organic Framework Micro/Nanostructures. Angewandte Chemie, 134 (44), e202209433. doi: 10.1002/ange.202209433

Morphological Anisotropy in Metal–Organic Framework Micro/Nanostructures

2022

Journal Article

Silica‐based nanoparticles for enzyme immobilization and delivery

Zhao, Liang, Zhang, Yue, Yang, Yannan and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Silica‐based nanoparticles for enzyme immobilization and delivery. Chemistry – An Asian Journal, 17 (17) e202200573, 1-10. doi: 10.1002/asia.202200573

Silica‐based nanoparticles for enzyme immobilization and delivery

2022

Journal Article

In-situ synthesis of Drug-Containing bactericidal rough silica nanoparticles for antibacterial coating

Zhang, Min, Feng, Jiayou, Zhong, Yuening, Luo, Jiangqi, Zhao, Yuchen, Yang, Yang, Song, Yaping, Lin, Xinjie, Yang, Yannan, Song, Hao and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). In-situ synthesis of Drug-Containing bactericidal rough silica nanoparticles for antibacterial coating. Chemical Engineering Journal, 440 135837, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.135837

In-situ synthesis of Drug-Containing bactericidal rough silica nanoparticles for antibacterial coating

2022

Journal Article

Mesoporous sodium four-coordinate aluminosilicate nanoparticles modulate dendritic cell pyroptosis and activate innate and adaptive immunity

Tang, Jie, Yang, Yang, Qu, Jingjing, Ban, Wenhuang, Song, Hao, Gu, Zhengying, Yang, Yannan, Cai, Larry, Theivendran, Shevanuja, Wang, Yue, Zhang, Min and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Mesoporous sodium four-coordinate aluminosilicate nanoparticles modulate dendritic cell pyroptosis and activate innate and adaptive immunity. Chemical Science, 13 (29), 8507-8517. doi: 10.1039/d1sc05319a

Mesoporous sodium four-coordinate aluminosilicate nanoparticles modulate dendritic cell pyroptosis and activate innate and adaptive immunity

2022

Journal Article

Nanostructured organosilica nitric oxide donors intrinsically regulate macrophage polarization with antitumor effect

Theivendran, Shevanuja, Gu, Zhengying, Tang, Jie, Yang, Yannan, Song, Hao, Yang, Yang, Zhang, Min, Cheng, Dan and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Nanostructured organosilica nitric oxide donors intrinsically regulate macrophage polarization with antitumor effect. ACS Nano, 16 (7), 10943-10957. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.2c03348

Nanostructured organosilica nitric oxide donors intrinsically regulate macrophage polarization with antitumor effect

2022

Journal Article

Recent advances in silica-nanomaterial-assisted lateral flow assay

Zhuang, Han, Xu, Chun, Gao, Fang, Li, Yiwei, Lei, Chang and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Recent advances in silica-nanomaterial-assisted lateral flow assay. Bioengineering, 9 (7) 266, 266. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering9070266

Recent advances in silica-nanomaterial-assisted lateral flow assay

2022

Journal Article

Co-Delivery of Nano-Silver and Vancomycin via Silica Nanopollens for Enhanced Antibacterial Functions

Ni, Chengang, Zhong, Yuening, Wu, Weixi, Song, Yaping, Makvandi, Pooyan, Yu, Chengzhong and Song, Hao (2022). Co-Delivery of Nano-Silver and Vancomycin via Silica Nanopollens for Enhanced Antibacterial Functions. Antibiotics, 11 (5) 685, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics11050685

Co-Delivery of Nano-Silver and Vancomycin via Silica Nanopollens for Enhanced Antibacterial Functions

Funding

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2026
    Think ZINC: Zinc immune-related Needs in Cystic fibrosis
    Cure4CF Foundation Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Nanoparticle technologies to extend the duration of action of meloxicam - Part 1
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Designer Nanoparticles Enable mRNA Protein Factories
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Development of a market relevant DNA nano-vaccine platform
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Physical characterisation and Electrochemical testing of NGC materials
    Enserv Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Enabling Next-generation Rechargeable Aluminium-ion Batteries
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Development of Unprecedented Aluminosilicate Adjuvants
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Next-Generation Multifunctional Nanoparticles for mRNA Transfection
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Novel bioactive nanoparticles induced fast growth of nano-hydroxyapatite for dentin hypersensitivity treatment
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Advanced Nanoparticle, Colloid and Microparticle Characterisation and Precision Engineering Nanosystems Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    A Nano-platform for Affordable and Ultra-sensitive Bio-marker Detection
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Nanotechnology for flystrike and lice control
    Australian Wool Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Stage 2 - In vitro evaluation of lysozyme-nanocarrier formulation in various animal feed product formats
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Towards Practical and High Performance Aluminum-ion Battery
    Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Lysozyme bridging study, H1 2017
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Facility for Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Biomanufacturing advanced animal feed supplements (AQIP 2016 project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Development of enhanced stability Azadirachtin formulation
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Physiological glucose responsive insulin release nano-implants.
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    N4 Pharma - DNA vaccine application
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Nanotechnology for prolonged flystrike and lice control
    Australian Wool Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Oregano essential oil nanocarrier formulation
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Novel Nano-Pesticides for Animal Healthcare
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Integrative blood coagulation research core facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    A new platform nanotechnology for animal healthcare
    Vice-Chancellor's Research Focused Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Scalable and Applicable Nanostructured Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal with High Performance
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Development of an advanced Hepatitis B nanovaccine for human use - Stage 1
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015
    New surface characterisation facility for nanotechnology, bioengineering and manufacturing research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    A New Platform of Bio-inspired Nanoparticles for Enhanced Cellular Delivery
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014
    A parallel computer facility for modelling and simulation
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Nanoencapsulation of bifenthrin for higher stability, efficacy, and controlled release.
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Optimisation of Functional Mesoporous Materials for Low-Abundance Biomarkers Quantification towards Biodiagnostic Applications
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    National in-situ transmission electron microscope facilities
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A general platform technology for functional nanocomposites with advanced applications
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012
    An integrated electrochemical device assembly and testing system
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Novel photodynamic therapy for targeted skin cancer treatment: an integrated bionanotechnology
    Cancer Council Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Reusable and High Performance Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    An integrated system for measuring thermoelectric properties of advanced materials
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Complete laboratory to semi-industry scale high energy milling and dispersion facility.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Designer Nano-carriers for Targeted Hydrophobic Anticancer Drug Delivery with Enhanced Bioavailability
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Functional Nanoporous Materials for Highly Efficient Phosphorus Removal from Water Bodies
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Novel Synthesis and Bio-applications of Functional Macroporous Ordered Siliceous Foams
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Practical Hydrogen Storage for Fuel Cells Electrical Vehicles by Confined Ammonia Borane System
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Smart nanocapsules for efficient cellular delivery of bioactive peptide drugs (ARC Discovery Project DP0770686 administered by Murdoch University)
    Murdoch University
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Smart Nanocapsules for Efficient Cellular Delivery of Bioactive Peptide Drugs
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Synthesis of Periodic Mesoporous Organosilica Nanoparticles as Gene Transfection Agent and Host Material for Biomolecules
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Professor Michael Yu is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing an Oral Nanoformulation for Preventing Cancer Recurrence

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dual functional layered double hydroxide nanoparticles for osteosarcoma treatment

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski

  • Master Philosophy

    Development of Calcium-modified Silica Nanoparticles for Biomolecule Delivery

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing Carbon Nanostructure Initiator Mass Spectrometry with Enhanced Sensitivity

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Hybrid Nano-adjuvants Mediated Cancer Vaccine: Bridging Framework Chemistry and Antitumour Immunity

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Kinetically Controlled Assembly of Mesoporous Organosilica Nanoparticles with Near-neutrally Charged Surface as Inherent Low-fouling Materials

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Synthesis and applications of non-viral gene vectors

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional Membrane Separators for Rechargeable Non-Aqueous Aluminium-Ion Batteries

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang, Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Calcium-Based Nanoparticles for In Situ Vaccines

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing a versatile platform for sensitive detection of small molecules

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing Next-Generation Multifunctional Nanoparticles for mRNA Transfection

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a market relevant DNA nano-vaccine platform

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Master Philosophy

    Development of Calcium-modified Silica Nanoparticles for Biomolecule Delivery

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Multifunctional hybrid mesoporous silica nanoparticles for stimuli-responsive delivery of antimicrobial agents

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Novel Bioinformatics Methods for Single Cell Sequencing Data

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Xiaodan Huang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    High Capacity and Low Cost Rechargeable Multivalent Metal Ion Batteries

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Dr Xiaodan Huang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing nanoparticle-based vaccine for cancer

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shevanuja Theivendran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Green Nanotechnology-based Antibiotic-free Poultry Feed Against Coccidiosis

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Engineering Spiky Nanoparticles Probed at the Nano-Bio Interfaces

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hao Song

Completed supervision

Media

Enquiries

Contact Professor Michael Yu directly for media enquiries about:

  • Bio-separation
  • Drug delivery
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoporous
  • Nanotechnology

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