Chapter 1 Introduction to mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs)
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Anjali Bedse
Abstract
In recent years, nanomedicine has emerged as a prominent field within nanotechnology, generating significant confidence in the field of biomedicine. Scientists are developing novel nanoparticles for diagnostic applications through the use of imaging technology as well as for therapeutic purposes by employing drug delivery methods. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) are commonly employed as drug delivery systems, considering their compatibility with living organisms, chemical properties, and high-temperature stability, enabling effective drug encapsulation and precise release. Inorganic MSNs are a recent addition to the manufacturing process, offering unique and remarkable properties among all existing nanoparticles. Additives can be employed during the production of MSNs to modify the characteristics of mesoporous materials, including their surface properties, pore size, drug capacity, and porosity. The dynamic surface enables the alteration of surface characteristics and the bonding of therapeutic chemicals. They are widely employed in diverse applications, such as diagnostics, targeted drug administration, biosensing, cellular uptake, and other areas in the field of biomedicine. This chapter highlights the application of MSNs as carriers for drug delivery. The unique composition, texture, and chemical characteristics of these nanosystems can create versatile systems that target diseased tissue and release cargo in response to stimuli.
Abstract
In recent years, nanomedicine has emerged as a prominent field within nanotechnology, generating significant confidence in the field of biomedicine. Scientists are developing novel nanoparticles for diagnostic applications through the use of imaging technology as well as for therapeutic purposes by employing drug delivery methods. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) are commonly employed as drug delivery systems, considering their compatibility with living organisms, chemical properties, and high-temperature stability, enabling effective drug encapsulation and precise release. Inorganic MSNs are a recent addition to the manufacturing process, offering unique and remarkable properties among all existing nanoparticles. Additives can be employed during the production of MSNs to modify the characteristics of mesoporous materials, including their surface properties, pore size, drug capacity, and porosity. The dynamic surface enables the alteration of surface characteristics and the bonding of therapeutic chemicals. They are widely employed in diverse applications, such as diagnostics, targeted drug administration, biosensing, cellular uptake, and other areas in the field of biomedicine. This chapter highlights the application of MSNs as carriers for drug delivery. The unique composition, texture, and chemical characteristics of these nanosystems can create versatile systems that target diseased tissue and release cargo in response to stimuli.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Contributing authors VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction to mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 1
- Chapter 2 Synthesis of mesoporous silica nanoparticles 23
- Chapter 3 Characterization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles 55
- Chapter 4 Drug delivery using mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 75
- Chapter 5 Catalytic applications of MSNs 97
- Chapter 6 Sensing and biosensing with mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 119
- Chapter 7 Biomedical applications of MSNs 145
- Chapter 8 Environmental and sustainability applications 169
- Chapter 9 Recent advances in mesoporous silica nanoparticles research 187
- Chapter 10 Characterization techniques for advanced research 243
- Chapter 11 Industrial production and commercialization of MSNs 273
- Index 303
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Contributing authors VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction to mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 1
- Chapter 2 Synthesis of mesoporous silica nanoparticles 23
- Chapter 3 Characterization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles 55
- Chapter 4 Drug delivery using mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 75
- Chapter 5 Catalytic applications of MSNs 97
- Chapter 6 Sensing and biosensing with mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 119
- Chapter 7 Biomedical applications of MSNs 145
- Chapter 8 Environmental and sustainability applications 169
- Chapter 9 Recent advances in mesoporous silica nanoparticles research 187
- Chapter 10 Characterization techniques for advanced research 243
- Chapter 11 Industrial production and commercialization of MSNs 273
- Index 303
