A Review of Polymeric Micelles and Their Applications
Sejong University · Yeungnam University · +1 more institution
Abstract
Self-assembly of amphiphilic polymers with hydrophilic and hydrophobic units results in micelles (polymeric nanoparticles), where polymer concentrations are above critical micelle concentrations (CMCs). Recently, micelles with metal nanoparticles (MNPs) have been utilized in many bio-applications because of their excellent biocompatibility, pharmacokinetics, adhesion to biosurfaces, targetability, and longevity. The size of the micelles is in the range of 10 to 100 nm, and different shapes of micelles have been developed for applications. Micelles have been focused recently on bio-applications because of their unique properties, size, shape, and biocompatibility, which enhance drug loading and target release…
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3Topics & keywords
- Micelle
- Biocompatibility
- Amphiphile
- Materials science
- Polymer
- Nanotechnology
- Critical micelle concentration
- Chemical engineering