Overview of Application of Nanomaterials in Medical Domain
Table 1
Classification and property of nanomaterials.
Classification
Name
Property
Inorganic nanomaterials
Selenium nanoparticles
With good water solubility and fast degradation
Mesoporous silica
With adjustable aperture, which is easy for synthesis and modification
Quantum dots
At low production cost, of small size, with photothermal response
Organic nanomaterials
Liposomes
With controlled particle size, membrane-alike structure, and low cytotoxicity
Graphene oxide
It has a large number of modification sites, diverse functions and strong extensibility, good dispersion, strong stability, and it can extend the cycle time