Diverse biotechnological applications of multifunctional titanium dioxide nanoparticles: An up-to-date review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2022
Abstract
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are one of the topmost widely used metallic oxide nanoparticles. Whether present in naked form or doped with metals or polymers, TiO2 NPs perform immensely important functions. However, the alteration in size and shape by doping results in improving the physical, chemical, and biological behaviour of TiO2 NPs. Hence, the differential effects of various TiO2 nanostructures including nanoflakes, nanoflowers, and nanotubes in various domains of biotechnology have been elucidated by researchers. Recently, the exponential growth of research activities regarding TiO2 NPs has been observed owing to their chemical stability, low toxicity, and multifaceted properties. Because of their enormous abundance, plants, humans, and environment are inevitably exposed to TiO2 NPs. These NPs play a significant role in improving agricultural attributes, removing environmental pollution, and upgrading the domain of nanomedicine. Therefore, the currently ongoing studies about the employment of TiO2 NPs in enhancement of different aspects of agriculture, environment, and medicine have been extensively discussed in this review.
Keywords
Drug Delivery, Nanobiotechnology, Nanofertilisers, Nanosensors, Phototherapy, Tio2 Nps
Divisions
nanocat
Funders
Sichuan Science and Technology Program [Grant No:2020YFH0008],National Key R&D Program of China [Grant No:2020YFF0426289]
Publication Title
IET Nanobiotechnology
Volume
16
Issue
5
Publisher
Institution of Engineering and Technology
Publisher Location
111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA