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Role of capping agents in the application of nanoparticles in biomedicine and environmental remediation: recent trends and future prospects

Year: 2020

Type: review

Abstract: Capping agents are of utmost importance as stabilizers that inhibit the over-growth of nanoparticles and prevent their aggregation/coagulation in colloidal synthesis. The capping ligands stabilize the interface where nanoparticles interact with their medium of preparation. Specific structural features of nanoparticles are attributed to capping on their surface. These stabilizing agents play a key role in altering the biological activities and environmental perspective. Stearic effects of capping agents adsorbed on the surface of nanoparticles are responsible for such changing physico-chemical and biological characteristics. Firstly, this novel review article introduces few frequently used capping agents in the fabrication of nanoparticles. Next, recent advancements in biomedicine and environmental remediation approaches of capped nanoparticles have been elaborated. Lastly, future directions of the huge impact of capping agents on the biological environment have been summarized.

Source: Journal of Nanobiotechnology

DOI: 10.1186/s12951-020-00704-4

Authors: Rabia Javed, Muhammad Zia, Sania Naz, Samson O. Aisida, Noor ul Ain, Qiang Ao

Institutions: China Medical University, Quaid-i-Azam University, University of Nigeria, Sichuan University

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,790

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key Research and Development Program of China