Biocompatible polymeric nanocapsules have been formed by a polyaddition reaction at the interface of soft templating miniemulsion nanodroplets. In addition to a high and efficient loading, several modifications can be introduced. Convenient tailoring of the shell material enables the preparation of a temperature, pH or magnetic field responsive shell. Encapsulation of fluorescent dyes, magnetite nanoparticles or drug molecules allows for imaging and therapeutic applications. Surface functionalization with specific biomolecules offers the possibility for selective targeting.Figure: Magnetite loaded nanocapsules.

All in one nanocapsule: Towards multifunctional delivery and versatile release systems

244th National Meeting (2012)

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