Nanotechnology and Carbon Nanotubes; A Review of Potential in Drug Delivery
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Date
2012
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Macromolecular Research
Abstract
The need for affordable health care costs and the quest for better modes of treatment have increased
research in novel drug delivery techniques. Efficient drug delivery systems (DDS) are judged on their ability to perform
controlled and targeted drug delivery. Several nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are widely
being investigated for biomedical use due to their unique properties, as well as several functional groups and incorporated
targeting molecules. This review looked at nanotechnology as an emerging field in drug delivery. Several
studies and findings with regards to the current functionalization of CNTs for drug delivery were explored. The conclusion
reviewed the key notes.
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Drug delivery systems (DDS), Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), Single-walled nanotubes (SWNTs), Multi-walled nanotubes (MWNTs), Functionalization
Citation
Kamalha, E., Shi, X., Mwasiagi, JI, & Zeng, Y. (2012). Nanotechnology and carbon nanotubes; A review of potential in drug delivery. Macromolecular Research , 20 (9), 891-898. DOI 10.1007/s13233-012-0134-y