Core-shell Nanostructures for Drug Delivery and Theranostics ― Challenges, Strategies and Prospects for Novel Carrier Systems

Core-shell nanostructures for drug delivery and theranostics brings together cutting-edge research to provide detailed coverage of core-shell nanoparticles and nanofibers for drug delivery, enabling scientists and researchers to understand the latest advances and applications in this field.

The development of polymeric drug delivery systems and technologies continues to present new possibilities in terms of controlled drug release and drug targeting capabilities. Core-shell nanostructures offer many benefits, such as temporal-spatial controlled release, drug/biomolecule protection from harsh environments, and multi-drug release, and may therefore be utilized in advanced and challenging applications.

The opening part of the book deals with the fundamentals of nanotechnology for drug delivery. The second part of the book covers the recent developments and research in core-shell nanoparticles for drug-delivery and theranostic applications. The third part addresses the potential and applications of core-shell nanofiber.

This book is a highly valuable resource for scientists interested in the design and development of innovative drug delivery systems, researchers and graduate/postdoctoral students engaged in biomaterials for drug delivery, and R&D managers in the biomaterials and pharmaceutical industry.

• Focuses on core-shell nanoparticles and nanofiber for innovative applications, including cancer therapy, controlled release and multi-drug release
• Considers future prospects and potential new applications of core-shell nanostructures for drug delivery and theranostics
• Explains the principles and essential concepts of nanotechnology for drug delivery systems