Abstract
The interest of researchers in utilizing nanomaterials as carriers for a wide spectrum of molecules has exploded in the last two decades. Nanodiamonds are one class of carbon-based nanomaterials that have emerged as promising drug delivery vehicles and imaging probes. Their ease of functionalization also led to the generation of stimuli-responsive nanodiamonds that deliver drugs on demand in a controlled manner. The ample surface area of NDs allowed for a higher loading of not only small molecules but also macromolecules like genes and proteins. Recently, the unique surface of NDs has attracted more attention as catalyst support in a huge range of organic modification and C-C bond formation reactions. Herein, recent advances in the utilization of nanodiamonds as a drug delivery vehicle and catalytical support are highlighted and summarized to illustrate the potential and versatility of this cheap and commercially available nanomaterial. Copyright © 2014 American Scientific Publishers All rights reserved.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 332-343 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01Acknowledgements: The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bioengineering
- General Materials Science
- General Chemistry
- Condensed Matter Physics