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Review
. 2020 Oct;12(5):1223-1231.
doi: 10.1007/s12551-020-00750-0. Epub 2020 Sep 8.

An overview of polymeric nano-biocomposites as targeted and controlled-release devices

Muhammad Rahim  1 , Mas Rosemal Hakim Mas Haris  2 , Najm Us Saqib  3
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An overview of polymeric nano-biocomposites as targeted and controlled-release devices

Muhammad Rahim et al. Biophys Rev. 2020 Oct.

Abstract

In recent years, controlled drug delivery has become an important area of research. Nano-biocomposites can fulfil the necessary requirements of a targeted drug delivery device. This review describes use of polymeric nano-biocomposites in controlled drug delivery devices. Selection of suitable biopolymer and methods of preparation are discussed.

Keywords: Biopolymers; Controlled drug delivery; Nano-biocomposites; Nano-materials.

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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Classification of nano-biocomposites based on a three-dimensional structure
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Chemical structure of chitosan and alginate
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Types of nano-biocomposites based on interfacial interactions between monomers of the extended and host polymer
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