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Advances in Bioapplications of Carbon Nanotubes
Author(s) -
Lu Fushen,
Gu Lingrong,
Meziani Mohammed J.,
Wang Xin,
Luo Pengju G.,
Veca Lucia Monica,
Cao Li,
Sun YaPing
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200801491
Subject(s) - carbon nanotube , nanotechnology , materials science , drug delivery , biodistribution , biosensor , covalent bond , carbon fibers , in vivo , chemistry , organic chemistry , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , composite number , composite material
This progress report provides an overview on recent advances in bioapplications of carbon nanotubes including the chemical modification of carbon nanotubes, targeting specifically their covalent and noncovalent conjugations with a variety of biological and bioactive species (proteins and peptides, DNAs/RNAs, and carbohydrates). Furthermore, the significant recent development and progress in the use of carbon nanotubes for biosensors, drug and other delivery systems, bioimaging, etc. and in the understanding of in vivo biodistribution and toxicity of carbon nanotubes are reported.