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A comprehensive review of synthesis, structure, properties, and functionalization of MoS2; emphasis on drug delivery, photothermal therapy, and tissue engineering applications

Authors :
Pourmadadi, Mehrab
Tajiki, Alireza
Hosseini, Seyede Mahtab
Samadi, Amirmasoud
Abdouss, Majid
Daneshnia, Shirin
Yazdian, Fatemeh
Source :
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology; October 2022, Vol. 76 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

This review article is focused on the drug delivery platforms and cancer treatment systems recently developed based on molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanosheets. Two-dimensional MoS2can be used as a therapeutic nanoparticle and tissue engineering scaffold for tumor healing. Structure, different synthesis methods, unique properties, and surface modification approaches of MoS2as a newly emerging carrier for a wide range of drugs were comprehensively discussed. Numerous examples of drug delivery systems based on these carriers were introduced, and their key characteristics and highlights were compared in tables. Striking features in the two-dimensional nanostructure state like the high degree of anisotropy, mechanical strength, biocompatibility, large surface area, availability of surface modification methods for enhanced functionality, distinctive band gap structure, high absorbance in the near-infrared region, and remarkable magnetic attributes render MoS2an ideal and attractive candidate to develop multifunctional platforms for combined chemotherapy and photothermal therapy as well as biosensing and bioimaging applications. These properties have piqued the interest of many researchers and led them to study the versatile biomedical applications of these materials, particularly drug delivery and photothermal therapy. Finally, the opportunities, remaining challenges, and future prospects ahead in this area were mapped out.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17732247
Volume :
76
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs61422044
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103767