Role and Application of Nanostructures in Biotechnology

Abstract

Nanotechnology is a major area of research entitling the production of an utmost different class of materials. There are various types of nanostructures, such as nanoparticles, nanocrystals, nano spores, nanorods, nanowires, nanoribbons, nanotubes, nano scaffolds, dendrimers, quantum dots, nanospheres, and nanocapsules. These are size-dependent; thus, altering their size and shape to the nanoscale can alter their properties. Also, they can be manufactured via various different methods. On a wider scale, in combination, nanostructured materials and nanotechnology can have profound impacts, including biomedical applications with advanced research in the delivery of biomolecules, the delivery of drugs, the diagnosis of cancer, tissue engineering, the detection of biomarkers and imaging. These materials have numerous applications in fabricating biotechnology, an advanced area of research.