All-Purpose Nano- and Microcontainers: A Review of the New Engineering Possibilities

Abstract

Recently, a subcategory of nanotechnology—nano-, and microcontainers—has developed rapidly, with unexpected results. By nano- and microcontainers, we mean hollow spherical structures whose shells can be organic or inorganic. These containers can be filled with substances released when given an excitation, and fulfill their missions of corrosion healing, cancer therapy, cement healing, antifouling, etc. This review summarizes the scattered innovative technology that has beneficial effects on improving people’s lives.

Keywords

• nanocontainers
• microcontainers
• self-healing
• cancer
• antibacterial
• PCM