title: Synthesis of boron nitride nanotubes and their applications.
abstract: Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) have been increasingly investigated for use in a wide range of applications due to their unique physicochemical properties including high hydrophobicity, heat and electrical insulation, resistance to oxidation, and hydrogen storage capacity. They are also valued for their possible medical and biomedical applications including drug delivery, use in biomaterials, and neutron capture therapy. In this review, BNNT synthesis methods and the surface modification strategies are first discussed, and then their toxicity and application studies are summarized. Finally, a perspective for the future use of these novel materials is discussed.
authors: Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Saban
authors: S
authors: Kalay
authors: Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Zehra
authors: Z
authors: Yilmaz
authors: Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Ozlem
authors: O
authors: Sen
authors: Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Melis
authors: M
authors: Emanet
authors: Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Emine
authors: E
authors: Kazanc
authors: Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Mustafa
authors: M
authors: Çulha
keywords: boron nitride nanotubes; chemical modifications; medical applications; synthesis methods; toxicity