Research Article

Functionalization of Hollow Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Improved 5-FU Loading

Table 2

Structure parameters of functionalized and nonfunctionalized HMSNs.

HMSNsHMSN-CH3HMSN-CNHMSN-NH2HMSN-COOHPlain HMSNs

Pore size (nm)2.512.282.472.612.78
Pore volume (cm3/g)0.430.500.430.470.53
Surface area (m2/g)434514413498820