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Anuja Rode1, Sanjay Sharma1, Dinesh K Mishra1
1NMIMS, School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, Shirpur, District Dhule, Maharastra, 425405, India.
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|December 23, 2017
Summary
Carbon nanotubes, a key nanotechnology in pharmaceutical sciences, offer diverse applications in drug delivery and medicine. Their unique properties and preparation methods are explored for enhanced patient safety and treatment efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Nanoscience and nanotechnology
- Pharmaceutical sciences
Background:
- Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are macromolecules of graphite with unique structural and mechanical properties.
- CNTs exhibit high strength, thermal stability, and tunable electronic characteristics (semiconducting or metallic).
- Classifications include single-walled, multi-walled, nano horns, nano buds, and polymerized single-walled nanotubes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the preparation methods of carbon nanotubes.
- To explore the diverse applications of CNTs in pharmacy and medicine.
- To discuss the toxicity associated with CNTs.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on CNT preparation techniques.
- Analysis of scientific data on CNT applications in pharmaceutical and medical fields.
- Examination of toxicity studies related to carbon nanotubes.
Main Results:
- CNTs can be prepared using various methods with successful ease.
- Applications include gas storage, adsorption, catalyst support, targeted drug delivery, electrochemistry, biosensing, fuel cells, and photodynamic therapy.
- CNTs offer advanced technology for patient compliance and safety in pharmaceutical sciences.
Conclusions:
- Carbon nanotubes represent an advanced technology in nanotechnology for pharmaceutical sciences.
- Their broad application spectrum, particularly in targeted drug delivery, enhances patient compliance and safety.
- Ongoing research continues to uncover new applications for CNTs in medicine.
