Nanomaterial enabled, drug delivery, controlled release of therapeutic agents and, photothermal therapies have become increasingly popular over the last decade. These particles offer multi-functional capabilities that include the ability to be tracked within the body, deliver a specific compound at a controlled rate, target a particular location, and remotely kill cells once in place.
This white paper highlights recent publications that describe the use of silica and metal-based nanoparticles to improve therapeutic delivery and enable novel photothermal treatments.
