Multi-drug Microcapsule (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Multi-drug Microcapsule

Caption

These three-dimensional atomic force microscopy images show the formation of microcapsules with nanoscale inclusions when the temperature is increased. The multiple-compartment microcapsules could be used to simultaneously deliver hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs into the body.

Credit

Georgia Tech/L. Andrew Lyon

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.