MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES IN VARIOUS BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Abstract

This review article presents an overview of the role of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) in various biomedical applications. Various synthesis techniques of magnetic nanoparticles have been discussed in compliance with their suitability in biological applications. Utilizing the magnetic property of the nanoparticles, several biomedical technology applications have been developed such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), separation of biomolecules, biosensing, bacteria inhibition, magnetic field stimulated drug delivery, magnetic hyperthermia therapy etc. Among the various applications, this article comprises a detailed review mainly focused on the potentiality of the MNPs in magnetic field stimulated drug delivery technique and hyperthermia therapy. The present difficulties/limitations and remaining challenges of these techniques have also been outlined in this article.