Nanoparticles: Engineered Nanomaterials

Types of nanoparticles used in biomedical applications

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Engineered nanomaterials (ENM) are intentionally-manufactured nanoscale materials.

Engineered Nanoparticles are classified into two main types:

  • Organic
  • Inorganic

Unique Properties

Engineered nanoparticles possess unique properties:

  • electromagnetic
  • Thermal
  • catalytic
  • pharmacokinetic
It is important to note that not all of theses changes will occur for every nanoparticle, each nanoparticle possess its unique set of properties.

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