Nanoporous Silicon as Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapies
Joint Authors
Haidary, Sazan M.
Córcoles, Emma P.
Ali, Nihad K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Porous silicon nanoparticles have been established as excellent candidates for medical applications as drug delivery devices, due to their excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and high surface area.
The simple fabrication method by electrochemical anodization of silicon and its photoluminescent properties are some of the merits that have contributed to the increasing interest given to porous silicon.
This paper presents the methods of fabrication, which can be customized to control the pore size, various chemical treatments used for the modification of silicon surfaces, and the characterization and pore morphology of silicon structures.
Different approaches used for drug loading and the variety of coatings used for the controlled released are revised.
The monitoring of the toxicity of silicon degradation products and the in vivo release of a drug in a specific site are described taking into account its significance on medical applications, specifically on cancer therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Haidary, Sazan M.& Córcoles, Emma P.& Ali, Nihad K.. 2012. Nanoporous Silicon as Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapies. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Haidary, Sazan M.…[et al.]. Nanoporous Silicon as Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapies. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Haidary, Sazan M.& Córcoles, Emma P.& Ali, Nihad K.. Nanoporous Silicon as Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapies. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-998503
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-998503