Use of natural diatoms for drug delivery

Abstract:

Diatoms are microalgae organisms that have a cover of silica, with a fascinating ordered porous structure that varies in size, giving them some different characteristics. Because of their different size, shape, and structure, it has incbkp_redible properties, letting them be capable of been functionalized with other particles. Therefore, due to the ordered pore structure, the high surface area, biocompatibility, availability, and low processing cost, they present a growing potential for drug delivery when talking about silica materials, natural and synthetic, not to mention that is less expensive and a green alternative.

Año de publicación:

2020

Keywords:

• BIOSILICA
• Surface functionalization
• Diatoms

Fuente:

scopus