International Journal of Nanomedicine (Dec 2019)
Hexagonal Boron Nitrides (White Graphene): A Promising Method for Cancer Drug Delivery
Abstract
Shazid Md Sharker Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, BangladeshCorrespondence: Shazid Md SharkerDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Plot # 15, Block # B, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229, BangladeshTel +880-2-55668200, Ext: 6281Email [email protected]: Advances in low-dimensions nanomaterials drug-carrier have rapidly translated into clinical practice. Interestingly, the two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), so-called “white graphite” are relatively less explored compared to the post popular 2D graphene oxide (GO). However, the unique properties of h-BN nanomaterials make them well suited for the delivery of chemotherapeutic in cancer treatment. Recent studies have shown that the h-BN is a potential candidate in biomedical sciences, both as nanocarriers and nano-transducers. In this review, we discuss the various physicochemical properties and important concepts involved in h-BN nanosheets as anticancer drug carriers.Keywords: h-BN, functionalization, biomedical potentiality, biomaterials, anticancer drug delivery
