What are nanoshells
November 3rd, 2008 Posted in Encyclopedia
Nanoshells are spherical cores of certain compounds which are surrounded by a shell whose thickness is in the nano (10-9) range. They are especially useful in nanomedicine.
Constant research is being done in this area. Best known nanoshell so far is gold nanoshell. Since gold is very „friendly“ with biological system, it’s useful in nanomedicine.
The area where nanoshells can be used are cancer treatment and diagnostics.
