title: Applications of nanodiamonds in drug delivery and catalysis.
abstract: The interest of researchers in utilizing nanomaterials as carriers for a wide spectrum of molecules has exploded in the last two decades. Nanodiamonds are one class of carbon-based nanomaterials that have emerged as promising drug delivery vehicles and imaging probes. Their ease of functionalization also led to the generation of stimuli-responsive nanodiamonds that deliver drugs on demand in a controlled manner. The ample surface area of NDs allowed for a higher loading of not only small molecules but also macromolecules like genes and proteins. Recently, the unique surface of NDs has attracted more attention as catalyst support in a huge range of organic modification and C-C bond formation reactions. Herein, recent advances in the utilization of nanodiamonds as a drug delivery vehicle and catalytical support are highlighted and summarized to illustrate the potential and versatility of this cheap and commercially available nanomaterial.
authors.forename: Basem
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Moosa
authors.forename: Karim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fhayli
authors.forename: Song
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Khatchatur
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Julfakyan
authors.forename: Alaa
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ezzeddine
authors.forename: Niveen M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Khashab
mesh_terms: D002384:Catalysis; D003460:Crystallization / Q000379:methods*; D018130:Diamond / Q000737:chemistry*; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D053769:Nanocapsules / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010316:Particle Size; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D053769:Nanocapsules; D018130:Diamond