Inorganic nanopartides

A. B. (2006) Inorganic nanopartides as carriers for efficient cellular delivery. Chemical Engineering Science, 61, 1027-1040. 

Figure 12 Scheme of the structure of a virtual multilayered heterostructure made from all kinds of molecules or particles that have been shown to be usable for ESA. Components (a) boladications and other multipolar molecules (b) lipid bilayers (c) polyelectrolytes (d) dendrimers (e) DNA (p proteins (g) viruses (h) inorganic sheets (i) inorganic nanopartides (j) latex nanospheres (k) LB interlayers (I) biotin/avidin complex. (Adapted from Y.M. Lvov and G. Decher. Crystallogr. R p. 39 628,1994. With permission.)... 

Nanopartides might be the earliest nanomaterials [6,7]. Their research and applications started at least two decade ago. They can be made of almost all known materials whereas the biomedical applications have been mainly highlighted for organic and several types of inorganic nanopartides. 

An enormous range of modifications have been explored, and a full review of these is beyond the scope of this chapter. Some of the more successful ones have included the incorporation of functionalized inorganic nanopartides [2,3]. 

Suggestive evidence exists that some inorganic nanopartides can be translocated from the nasal area via the olfactory nerve to the central nervous system [26]. There, they might induce enhanced inflammation [26]. There is also some evidence that... 

The simulation indicates that to encapsulate the inorganic nanopartide in the monomer droplets, the monomer and nanopartide should be very compatible (low monomer-nanopartide interfadal tension) and, on the other hand, the nanopartide should be very hydrophobic in the case of disklike nanopartides... 

Aqueous ionic liquid microemulsions as electrolytes for electrochemical deposition are special and different from traditional aqueous solution and ionic liquids. Electrochemical approaches have been among the first to be used for the fabrication of inorganic nanopartides and nanostructured films in ionic Hquids. The properties of ionic liquids opened the door to the electrodeposition of metals and semiconductors at room temperature, which was ptreviously only possible from high-temperature molten salts. For example, Al, Mg, Ti, Si, Ge and rare-earth-elements related materials can be obtained from ionic hquids. 

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