In 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an important report entitled
“Innovation/Stagnation: Challenge and Opportunity on the Critical Path to New Medical …

Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the leading fields of the science having tremendous
application in diverse disciplines. As nanomaterials are increasingly becoming part of …

Drug delivery systems or vectors are usually needed to improve the bioavailability and
effectiveness of a drug through improving its pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics at an …

Controlled drug delivery systems (DDS) have several advantages compared to the
traditional forms of drugs. A drug is transported to the place of action, hence, its influence on …

Nanoscience has matured significantly during the last decade as it has transitioned from
bench top science to applied technology. Presently, nanomaterials are used in a wide …

Dendrimers are nanoscopic compounds, which are monodispersed, and they are generally
considered as homogeneous. PAMAM (polyamidoamine) was introduced in 1985, by …

It is well recognized that physical and chemical properties of materials can alter dramatically
at nanoscopic scale, and the growing use of nanotechnologies requires careful assessment …

Human activities such as industrialisation, urbanisation and agriculture have adversely
impacted terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Water pollutants such as heavy metals and …

The potential toxicity of nanoparticles is addressed by utilizing a putative attractive model in
developmental biology and genetics: the zebrafish (Danio rerio). Transparent zebrafish …

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are among the most attractive porous materials available
today. They have garnered much attention for their potential utility in many different areas …