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Correction: biocompatible organic charge transfer complex nanoparticles based on a semi-crystalline cellulose
Atsushi Nagai1, Jason B Miller2, Jia Du3
1Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Department of Materials Molecular Science, 5-1 Higashiyama, Myodaiji, Okazaki 444-8787, Japan. nagai@ims.ac.jp and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Biochemistry, Dallas, Texas 75390, USA. daniel.siegwart@utsouthwestern.edu.
This correction clarifies details regarding biocompatible organic charge transfer complex nanoparticles. The original study focused on cellulose-templated nanoparticle synthesis for potential biomedical applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
Context:
- Correction to a previously published article in Chemical Communications.
- Focuses on organic charge transfer complex nanoparticles.
- Utilizes a semi-crystalline cellulose template.
Purpose:
- To amend and provide accurate information for the original research.
- Ensure the scientific record is precise regarding nanoparticle synthesis and properties.
- Clarify the role of the cellulose template in the charge transfer complex formation.
Summary:
- The correction addresses specific details within the original study.
- Ensures accurate representation of the biocompatible organic charge transfer complex nanoparticles.
- Highlights the importance of the semi-crystalline cellulose template in the reported findings.
Impact:
- Maintains the integrity and accuracy of scientific literature.
- Facilitates correct understanding and future research based on the corrected data.
- Supports the advancement of biocompatible nanomaterials for potential applications.

