Core-shell nanoparticles used in drug delivery-microfluidics: a review

Area of Science:

• Nanotechnology and Materials Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering

Background:

• Lab-on-a-chip and microfluidic technologies offer advanced fluid miniaturization for nanomaterial synthesis.
• Core-shell nanomaterials are gaining attention due to their superior performance and diverse applications, particularly in drug delivery.
• Heterostructured nanomaterials demonstrate enhanced reliability compared to single-component materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the advantages of microfluidic methods in nanomaterial production.
• To emphasize the significance of core-shell nanomaterials for advanced applications.
• To explore the potential of microfluidics in synthesizing nanoparticles for drug delivery.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing lab-on-a-chip devices for fluid miniaturization.
• Employing microfluidic techniques for controlled nanoparticle synthesis.
• Investigating the production of core-shell and heterostructured nanomaterials.

Main Results:

• Microfluidic systems provide precise control over nanoscale structure formation.
• Enhanced performance of heterostructured nanomaterials demonstrated.
• Successful synthesis of nanoparticles suitable for drug delivery applications using microfluidic routes.

Conclusions:

• Microfluidic technology is a unique and reliable platform for producing advanced nanomaterials.
• Core-shell nanomaterials synthesized via microfluidics show promise for drug delivery systems.
• Further development in microfluidic-based synthesis can significantly impact nanotechnology and medicine.