Nano-Volcanoes Can Store Drugs, Other Materials (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Nano-Volcanoes Can Store Drugs, Other Materials

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NC State University researchers have created nanoscale "volcanoes" that can then be packed with precise amounts of other materials, including drugs. The approach holds promise for drug-delivery systems.

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Chih-Hao Chang, North Carolina State University

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