Naturally derived nano- and micro-drug delivery vehicles: halloysite, vaterite and nanocellulose
Anna S. Vikulina, Denis V. Voronin, Rawil Fakhrullin, В. А. Винокуров, Dmitry Volodkin
Abstract
We discuss prospects for halloysite nanotubes, vaterite crystals and nanocellulose to enter the market of biomaterials for drug delivery and tissue engineering, and their potential for economically viable production from abundant natural sources.
Topics & Concepts
VateriteHalloysiteNanocelluloseChemistryDrug deliveryNanotechnologyNano-Chemical engineeringCelluloseCalciteMineralogyOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceEngineeringAragoniteClay minerals and soil interactionsTherapeutic Uses of Natural ElementsIron oxide chemistry and applications