Abedini-Nassab R, Emami SM, Nowghabi AN. Nanotechnology and Acoustics in Medicine and Biology.
RECENT PATENTS ON NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022;
16:198-206. [PMID:
33913408 DOI:
10.2174/1872210515666210428134424]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Nanotechnology plays an important role in various engineering fields, one of which is acoustics.
METHOD
Here, we review the use of nanotechnology in multiple acoustic-based bioapplications, with a focus on recent patents and advances. Nanoparticles, nanorods, nanotubes, and nanofilms used in acoustic devices are discussed. We cover ultrasonic transducers, biosensors, imaging tools, nanomotors, and particle sorters.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION
The way these ideas help in fundamental disciplines such as medicine is shown. We believe the current work is a good collection of advances in the field.
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