‘A Review on Nanotechnology And Its Applications In The Field Of Pharmacy

Abstract

Nano particles are  novel formulation  a number of pharmaceutical preparations were developed by using this technology. Nano particles are tiny materials having size ranges from 1 to 100 nm. They are classified into different classes., based on the shapes and properties.  The various groups include fullerenes, metal nanoparticles, ceramic nanoparticles and polymeric nanopartcles.  Nanoparticles posses unique physical and chemical properties due to their high surface area and nanoscale size.. The optical properties were  dependent on the size, which imparts different colors due to absorption in the visible region. Their reactivity, toughness and other properties are also dependent on their unique size, shape and structure. Due to these characteristics, they are suitable candidates for various commercial and domestic applications, which include catalysis, imaging, medical applications, energy-based research, and environmental applications. The use of nanotechnology in human diseases introduced the term of ‘nanomedicine' to describe such application.