Biomedical Engineering

Medicinal Chemistry: A Key Driver in Achieving the Global Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, the United Nations officially launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as “the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The 17 Goals are all interconnected, in order to leave no one behind, it is important that we achieve them all by 2030”. Here, we have embedded medicinal chemistry as a key player to achieve SDGs.

Biocompatible Albumin Nanocages as J-Aggregates Carriers for Enhanced Photothermal Therapy

The development of sustainable nanotechnology aligns with the principles of green chemistry, offering innovative solutions with reduced environmental impact. In this work, we present biocompatible and biodegradable nanocages as carriers for J-aggregates designed for photothermal therapy applications. These nanocages are synthesized using renewable feedstocks and prepared with green solvents such as water and ethanol, minimizing the use of hazardous chemicals.