Biomedical application of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in vulnerable parts of the body and its toxicity study: A state-of-the-art-review

Abstract

Carbon nanotubes are known for its distinctive, newer generation, unique materials for its appealing properties. They have excellent high surface area, high biocompatibility, and flexibility, electrical, mechanical and thermal properties which can be customized and functionalized on the basis of the materials. The use of such materials in biomedical field is on demand. The application of carbon nanotubes in biomedicines has been saving the lives of human race. When CNTs merged with organic materials developed better alternative in the field of biomedicines. In present review the applications of carbon nanotubes in biomedical field has been discussed with special references to sensitive area of the body. These diagnostic applications cover nervous tissue regeneration, neural scaffolds, Myocardial Conduction, and tissue engineering, cancer treatment etc. Toxicities of CNTs and factors effective to carbon nanotube applications were discussed in the review.