Abstract
Nanocomposites are materials containing more than one phase in which at least one phase has dimension in the nanometer range. In nanocomposites dissimilar compounds were mixed at the nanometer scale to get improved properties. An interfacial reaction takes place between the components present in nanophase and subsequently their properties get changed. They usually comprise inorganic, organic-inorganic, and polymeric materials. Nanocomposite materials are less toxic to body conditions and they deliver the drug directly into the disease site by the application of particular stimuli. By incorporating nanomaterials which are sensitive to light and magnetic stimuli, the delivery path of the drug could be monitored and this gives an opportunity for precise delivery of drugs. Nanocomposite materials find immense application in various fields. The present chapter discusses the application of nanocomposites in drug delivery and its future prospects.
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