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Highly Stable, Functional Hairy Nanoparticles and Biopolymers from Wood Fibers: Towards Sustainable Nanotechnology
Published on: July 20, 2016
Green Nanotechnology-Driven Drug Delivery Assemblies.
Rohini Kanwar1, Jyoti Rathee1, Deepak B Salunke1
1Department of Chemistry and Center of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh U.T. 160014, India.
Green nanotechnology and green chemistry create eco-friendly nanoassemblies for health and environmental benefits. This approach has launched "green nanomedicine," focusing on advanced drug delivery systems.
Area of Science:
- Green nanotechnology and nanomedicine.
- Environmental science and engineering.
- Materials science and drug delivery.
Background:
- Green nanotechnology applies green chemistry and engineering to create safe, eco-friendly nanoassemblies.
- The integration of green nanotechnology with drug delivery has established the field of "green nanomedicine."
- There is a growing demand for sustainable drug delivery systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of drug delivery devices fabricated using green methods.
- To describe site-specific drug delivery systems, including their advantages and disadvantages.
- To highlight the significance of these systems within green nanomedicine.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on green nanotechnology applications in drug delivery.
- Categorization of various green-synthesized nanocarriers (e.g., metallic nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, lipid nanoparticles).
- Analysis of site-specific drug delivery strategies and their characteristics.
Main Results:
- Various green-synthesized nanodevices are available for drug delivery.
- Site-specific drug delivery systems offer targeted therapeutic benefits.
- The development of green nanomedicine is advancing rapidly.
Conclusions:
- Green nanotechnology offers a sustainable approach to developing advanced drug delivery systems.
- Site-specific delivery enhances therapeutic efficacy and minimizes side effects.
- Green nanomedicine holds significant promise for future healthcare solutions.