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Published on: July 16, 2020
[Nanoparticles: properties and application prospects].
Ukrains'Kyi Biokhimichnyi Zhurnal (1999 )
|November 3, 2009
Summary
This research explores nanoparticles, key products of nanotechnology, focusing on their sizes and properties. The study highlights the growing scientific interest and literature in this rapidly advancing field.
Area of Science:
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Nanomedicine and Nanopharmacology
Context:
- A growing trend unites nanoscience, nanotechnology, nanomedicine, and nanopharmacology.
- Nanoparticles, defined as structures <100nm, are central to these fields.
- The scientific literature on nanoparticles has expanded significantly since 1978.
Purpose:
- To survey and generalize data on nanoparticle sizes and properties.
- To consolidate findings from scientific literature and author investigations.
- To characterize nanoparticles of biological molecules.
Summary:
- Nanoparticles are organic/inorganic structures ranging from 1-100 nanometers.
- Over 18,000 papers discuss nanoparticle properties, with a surge in recent publications.
- The field has seen substantial growth, indicating increasing research focus.
Impact:
- Provides a generalized overview of nanoparticle characteristics.
- Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience research.
- Establishes a baseline for understanding nanoparticle behavior and applications.
