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S. James
Fig. 8.1 Types of nanoparticles
Nanomedicine is the application of nanoscience and nanotechnology to diagnose,
treat, monitor, and prevent diseases. Nanomedicine uses nanomaterials, nanodevices, nanosystems such as nanoparticles, nanorobots as drug carriers, sensors, and
actuators.
1 Types of Nanomaterials in Medicine
Al-Kayiem et al. classify (Fig. 8.1) nanomaterials into organic nanoparticles, such
as carbon nanotubes, liposomes, micelles, dendrimers, and inorganic nanoparticles
such as metals, metal oxides, and quantum dots [1].
2 Carbon Nanotubes
Biomedical applications extensively use carbon nanotubes for their outstanding structural, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and optical properties [2]. Carbon nanotubes
conduct heat and electricity very well [2]. They are not biodegradable and likely to
S. James
Fig. 8.1 Types of nanoparticles
Nanomedicine is the application of nanoscience and nanotechnology to diagnose,
treat, monitor, and prevent diseases. Nanomedicine uses nanomaterials, nanodevices, nanosystems such as nanoparticles, nanorobots as drug carriers, sensors, and
actuators.
1 Types of Nanomaterials in Medicine
Al-Kayiem et al. classify (Fig. 8.1) nanomaterials into organic nanoparticles, such
as carbon nanotubes, liposomes, micelles, dendrimers, and inorganic nanoparticles
such as metals, metal oxides, and quantum dots [1].
2 Carbon Nanotubes
Biomedical applications extensively use carbon nanotubes for their outstanding structural, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and optical properties [2]. Carbon nanotubes
conduct heat and electricity very well [2]. They are not biodegradable and likely to