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Manufacture and Drug Delivery Applications of Silk Nanoparticles
Published on: October 8, 2016
Nano-enabled drug delivery: a research profile.
Xiao Zhou1, Alan L Porter2, Douglas K R Robinson3
1School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.
This study outlines a method to analyze global research on nano-enabled drug delivery (NEDD) systems using expert-driven data extraction. It aims to map current trends and future innovation directions in this key nanotechnology field.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background:
- Nano-enabled drug delivery (NEDD) systems represent a significant advancement in nanotechnology applications.
- Understanding global research status and developmental prospects is crucial for directing progress and setting priorities.
- Global research publication and patent databases offer valuable intelligence for this analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a systematic process for extracting NEDD-related information from global databases.
- To conduct a comprehensive analysis of global research topical trends and collaborative patterns in NEDD.
- To inform future innovation directions in the field of nano-enabled drug delivery.
Main Methods:
- Involving topical experts to guide information extraction from databases.
- Conducting in-depth analysis of NEDD literature review papers to identify key subsystems and major topics.
- Structuring global analysis based on identified topics to map research trends and collaborations.
Main Results:
- A structured approach for extracting and analyzing global NEDD research data.
- Identification of key topical trends and collaborative patterns within the NEDD field.
- Insights into potential future innovation directions for NEDD systems.
Conclusions:
- The developed process enables effective intelligence gathering on global NEDD research.
- This analysis provides a foundation for strategic decision-making in research and development.
- The findings will help guide future innovation and progress in nano-enabled drug delivery.
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