Advanced Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Biomedical nanotechnology

Biomedical nanotechnology is one of the fastest growing fields of research across the globe. In terms of products for use inside the human body, nanotechnology-based applications for anticancer drugs, implanted insulin pumps, and gene therapy are being developed, while other researchers are working on prostheses and implants which contain nanostructured materials. Carbon nanotubes might be useful as drug delivery vehicles inside or on the surface of the human body. Cosmetics based on quantum dots (3-5 nm) as well as nano-crystalline materials such as zinc oxide, for use in advanced sunscreens, are also available.