energy‐converting biomaterials (ECBs) for cancer therapy.

Intrinsic stimuli‐responsive nanocarriers have gained significant interest in the antibacterial research field. In this review, we discuss the potential of these nanocarriers for improved antibacterial drug delivery and highlight further research required to optimize their potential.

Families of nanoparticles have been readily modified with biologically active carbohydrate moieties.

Versatile use of dark‐field hyperspectral imaging for detecting transport of nanomaterials in cells and tissues and for cancer diagnostics.

Nanoparticles can promote radiosensitization of cancer cells by physical, physico‐chemical, chemical and biological mechanisms

Plant virus nanoparticles are promising as hydrogel components for biomedical and personal care products as well as broader applications such as environmental remediation. Virus coat proteins can be engineered to display specific molecular cues for the bioactivation and functionalization of hydrogels, as well as influencing the mechanical behavior and stability of the hydrogel matrix.

The ideal imaging nanoparticle will avoid the mononuclear phagocytic system (liver), rapidly accumulate in target tissue by receptor‐mediated transcytosis or passive/active targeting mechanisms, and undergo renal elimination to increase signal/background.