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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Applications of Nanoscience in Photomedicine |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 429-448 |
Number of pages | 20 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781908818782 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781907568671 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Feb 2015 |
Keywords
- Antioxidants
- Flavonoids
- Photodynamic therapy
- Photoprotection
- Silica nanoparticles
- Singlet oxygen
- Sunscreens
- UV filters