Amphiphilic TiO(2) Nanotube Arrays: An Actively Controllable Drug Delivery System

作者:Song Yan Yan; Schmidt Stein Felix; Bauer Sebastian; Schmuki Patrik*
来源:Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2009, 131(12): 4230-+.
DOI:10.1021/ja810130h

摘要

Amphiphilic TiO(2) nanotube arrays are faribricated by a two-step anodization procedure combined with hydrophobic monolayer modification after the first step. These tubes can be used as biomotecular carriers, where the outer hydrophobic barrier provides an efficient cap against drug leaching to the environment. By utitizing the photocatalytic ability of TiO(2) a precisely controlled removal of the cap and a highly controlled release of the hydrophilic payload (drug) can be achieved.

  • 出版日期2009-4-1