Table 1 Material used for the fabrication of smart MNs
Polymers | Metals/metalloids | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Natural | Biodegradable | Non-biodegradable | |
CS | PLGA | Alginic acid | Silicon |
CMC | PLA | Gantrez AN-139 | Titanium |
Dextran | PVP | Polyvinyl acetate | Stainless steel |
Zein | Polyglycolic acid | PVA | Palladium-cobalt alloys |
Galactose | Polycarbonate | Carbopol 971 P-NF | Palladium |
Starch (thermoplastic) | Polyvinylpyrrolidone | Polyetherimide | Nickel |