Diatoms Green Nanotechnology for Biosilica-Based Drug Delivery Systems
Diatom microalgae are the most outstanding natural source of porous silica. The diatom cell is enclosed in a three-dimensional (3-D) ordered nanopatterned silica cell wall, called frustule. The unique properties of the diatom frustule, including high specific surface area, thermal stability, biocomp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Pharmaceutics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/10/4/242 |