2D Advanced Functional Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy

Summary

Science consistently brings new advances and continues thrust ahead with advancement and progress. At first, drugs were developed to treat the cancer. At that point chemotherapy and radiotherapy (RT) have been developed with better execution. Simultaneously, they also have limitations and disadvantages. Subsequently, researchers are continuously investigating new materials for cancer treatment such as range of nanocarrier for control and targeted drug delivery. However, most of the nanocarriers has limited functional properties. To overcome the several drug delivery barriers multifunctional nanomaterials are on demand. As of late, nanotechnology gives fascinating nanomaterials for improved treatment of cancer. 2D nanomaterials gained considerable attention from researchers as multifunctional nanocarrier for cancer therapy. The most intriguing and generally examined 2D nanomaterials are graphene family nanomaterials, transition metal dichalcogenides, layered double hydroxides, MXenes, and black phosphorus. They have already shown promising performance in vitro, in vivo studies, and stimuli responsive drug delivery systems such as photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and synergistic cancer therapy. In this chapter, we have provided a concise introduction of various 2D nanomaterials, their application in drug delivery, especially in cancer treatment, and their mechanism of action. Additionally, the chapter is expanded on the 2D nanomaterials dependent on photodynamic therapy and tissue engineering.