Silica-based nanostructured materials for biomedical applications

A. Gallardo*, J. Morales, J. Comas-Barceló, T. Gallavardin, P. Acedo, A. Villanueva, S. Nonell

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Abstract

This chapter reviews the structure and properties of silica nanomaterials and their use in photodynamic therapy, encapsulation of antioxidants and ultraviolet filters. Examples showing state of the art of the subject and the advantages of the use of these materials will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplications of Nanoscience in Photomedicine
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages429-448
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9781908818782
ISBN (Print)9781907568671
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Feb 2015

Keywords

  • Antioxidants
  • Flavonoids
  • Photodynamic therapy
  • Photoprotection
  • Silica nanoparticles
  • Singlet oxygen
  • Sunscreens
  • UV filters

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