BN nanotubes for drug delivery
This research aims to use BN nanotubes as a carrier for drug delivery purposes; BN nanotubes are nanosized hollow containers and very chemically stable. In collaboration with Italian colleagues, we are testing targeted drug delivery by using the magnetic force as many nanotubes contain a small magnetic catalytic particle.
Major achievements
We have demonstrated clearly that an external magnetic force can guide BN nanotubes in a biological environment.
Collaborations
Drs Gianni Ciofani and Vittoria Raffa Scuola Superiore, Sant Anna, Pisa, Italy
