Title:A Review on Carbon Nanotubes and its Biomedical Applications
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
Author(s): Sonia Singh, Vandana Chauhan and Piyali Barik*
Affiliation:
- Chandigarh College of Pharmacy
Landran, Kharar-Banur Highway Sector 112, Greater Mohali, Punjab, 140307, India
Keywords:
Carbon nanotubes, carbon nanoparticles, drug delivery system, non-biodegradable, nanoparticles, drug delivery.
Abstract: Carbon nanotubes, as their name implies, are nanotubes made of carbon. Carbon nanotubes,
liposomes, dendrimers, quantum dots, nanogels, and others are carbon nanoparticles. CNTs
are synthesized using a variety of processes, including laser ablation, chemical vapor deposition,
and arc discharge. Each method affects the nanotubes' final structure, diameter, and chirality, which
affects their qualities and future applications. Furthermore, CNT functionalization and doping allow
for changes in surface characteristics, compatibility with various materials, and improving performance
in multiple applications. Carbon nanotubes are used in drug delivery systems to transport
drugs from one place to another to achieve therapeutic effects. Carbon nanotubes have a wide variety
of applications like those used in gene therapy, the treatment of cancer, diagnosis, tissue regeneration
or engineering, etc. Moreover, CNTs (carbon nanotubes) have been recently revealed as
promising antioxidants. They have great results in medicine and pharmacy. Its simple structure,
high thermal and electronic conductivity, and nanometer size attract. Carbon nanotubes can deliver
proteins, bioactive peptides, drugs, and nucleic acids to organs and cells. CNTs have a thin graphene
sheet, which classifies them and changes their functions. This manuscript covers carbon
nanotube history, classification, and applications.
