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Nanocellulose-Based Composite Materials Used in Drug Delivery Systems
Ying Huo1, Yingying Liu1, Mingfeng Xia1
1Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
Polymers
|July 9, 2022
Summary
Nanocellulose, a green material, shows promise for drug delivery due to its unique properties. This review covers nanocellulose composites for drug delivery, including their release mechanisms and future applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Green Chemistry
Background:
- Nanocellulose is a promising "green" material with unique properties.
- Types include cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), and bacterial cellulose (BC).
- Nanocellulose can be engineered into various dimensional structures (1D, 2D, 3D).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review nanocellulose-based composite materials for drug delivery applications.
- To summarize typical drug release behaviors and mechanisms.
- To prospect the future potential of these materials in drug delivery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nanocellulose-based composite materials for drug delivery.
- Analysis of drug release behaviors and mechanisms.
- Exploration of future applications.
Main Results:
- Nanocellulose offers adaptable surface chemistry, high surface area, biocompatibility, and biodegradability.
- These properties make nanocellulose-based composites suitable for drug delivery carriers.
- Various nanocellulose structures (nanofibers, films, hydrogels, aerogels) are utilized.
Conclusions:
- Nanocellulose-based composites are versatile platforms for drug delivery.
- Understanding release mechanisms is crucial for optimizing therapeutic efficacy.
- Further research can unlock the full potential of nanocellulose in advanced drug delivery systems.
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