Nanotechnology in healthcare, and its safety and environmental risks

Nanotechnology holds immense promise in revolutionising healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities in diagnostics, drug delivery, cancer therapy, and combating infectious diseases. This review explores the multifaceted landscape of nanotechnology in healthcare while addressing the critical aspects of safety and environmental risks associated with its widespread application. Beginning with an introduction to the integration of nanotechnology in healthcare, we first delved into its categorisation and various materials employed, setting the stage for a comprehensive understanding of its potential. We then proceeded to elucidate the diverse healthcare applications of nanotechnology, spanning medical…

• WT
  Wellcome Trust

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• IS
  International Seafood Sustainability Foundation
• NI
  National Institute for Health and Care Research
• RS
  Royal Society
• RS
  Royal Society of Chemistry
• UC
  University College London
• KU
  Kuwait University