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Photofunctional hollow nanocapsules for biomedical applications
Woo-Dong Jang1, Dajeong Yim, In-Hwan Hwang
1Department of Chemistry, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-ku, Seoul 120-749, Korea. wdjang@yonsei.ac.kr.
Journal of Materials Chemistry. B
|April 9, 2020
Summary
Hollow nanocapsules offer versatile biomedical applications, categorized into five types based on formation. Research trends focus on photofunctional designs for photodynamic therapy and drug delivery.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Hollow nanocapsules are advanced nano-objects with significant potential in biomedical fields.
- These structures exhibit unique properties due to their internal void space and customizable shells.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and categorize different types of hollow nanocapsule systems.
- To discuss research trends in the design and application of photofunctional hollow nanocapsules.
Main Methods:
- Classification of hollow nanocapsules based on formation mechanisms and structural components.
- Review of literature on photofunctional hollow nanocapsules and their applications.
Main Results:
- Hollow nanocapsule systems are categorized into five main types: liposomes, polymeric capsules, template-based capsules, metallic capsules, and others.
- Photofunctional hollow nanocapsules show promise in photodynamic therapy and photo-induced drug delivery.
Conclusions:
- Hollow nanocapsules represent a diverse and promising class of nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
- Further research into photofunctional designs will advance targeted therapies and drug delivery systems.
