Nanotechnology-Enabled Biomedical Devices: Tiny Tools, Massive Impact

Abstract

Nanotechnology has been researched as a novel aspect of biomedicine, capable of revolutionizing body diagnosis, delivery, and regeneration. At the nanometer level, scientists and engineers can build new-age biomedical devices that have such high-demand characteristics such as extremely high precision, sensing capability, and multifunctional application. Such Nanotechnology enabled devices include nanosensors, targeted drug delivery nanocarrier systems, implantable nanomaterials which are characterized by advantages such as high biocompatibility, easy detection in real-time and therapeutic efficiency [1]. Wider adoption of these micro devices is expected to enable early identification and targeted treatment of disease and non-invasive procedures for improved patient outcomes and reduced costs in the health care delivery system. From these new and surprising treatment approaches, though; there has been incredible advances, challenges for mass production of treatment, problems with long term safety, and FDA approval and moral issues. Here, we provide an update on the engineering of nanoscale technologies for biomedical devices in the context of clinical applications, and future direction and translational challenges. Nanotechnology is recently incorporated in biomedical devices and is a paradigm shift in modern day health care with worldwide health and welfare consequences.