Nanobubble technologies: Applications in therapy from molecular to cellular level

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science

Background:

• Nanobubbles are gas-filled entities in liquids with diverse industrial applications.
• They show promise in enhancing cellular and molecular disease treatments.
• Functionalization with biocompatible and stealth surfaces improves drug delivery efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the biomedical applications of nanobubbles.
• To cover nanobubble preparation and characterization.
• To discuss current research focus and future impact in biomedicine.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of nanobubble preparation techniques.
• Analysis of nanobubble characterization methods.
• Synthesis of current research trends and future projections.

Main Results:

• Nanobubbles facilitate targeted drug delivery via functionalized surfaces.
• Their echogenic core enables use as imaging agents.
• Potential for controlled and targeted therapeutic delivery is highlighted.

Conclusions:

• Nanobubbles are versatile tools in modern biomedicine.
• They offer significant advancements in drug delivery and medical imaging.
• Continued research will shape future biomedical innovations using nanobubbles.