@article { ISI:000354208900004,
	title = {Calcium phosphate nanocapsule crowned multiwalled carbon nanotubes for pH triggered intracellular anticancer drug release},
	journal = {Journal of Materials Chemistry B},
	volume = {3},
	number = {19},
	year = {2015},
	month = {APR},
	pages = {3931-3939},
	publisher = {ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY},
	address = {THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND},
	abstract = {<p>We report calcium phosphate (CaP) nanocapsule crowned multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNT-GSH-G4-CaP) as a novel platform for intracellular delivery of an anticancer drug. As a proof-of-concept, CNT-GSH-G4-CaP demonstrates release of anticancer drug doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) within intracellular lysosomes from the interior cavity of CNT upon pH triggered CaP dissolution. Importantly, we found that the CNT with a CaP nanolid can efficiently prevent untimely drug release at physiological pH but promotes DOX release at increased acidic milieu as observed in subcellular compartments such as lysosomes (similar to 5.0). This {\textquoteleft}{\textquoteleft}zero premature release{\textquoteright}{\textquoteright} characteristic is of clinical significance in delivering cytotoxic drugs, by reducing systemic toxicity and thus beneficial for the effective anticancer treatment. We envision that this pH triggered CaP crowned CNT nanosystem would lead to a new generation of self-regulated platforms for intracellular delivery of a variety of anticancer drugs.</p>},
	issn = {2050-750X},
	doi = {10.1039/c5tb00534e},
	author = {Banerjee, Shashwat S. and Todkar, Kiran J. and Khutale, Ganesh V. and Chate, Govind P. and Biradar, Ankush V. and Gawande, Manoj B. and Zboril, Radek and Khandare, Jayant J.}
}
@article {43407,
	title = {Budding trends in integrated pest management using advanced micro- and nano-materials: challenges and perspectives},
	journal = {Journal of Environmental Management},
	volume = {184},
	year = {2016},
	month = {DEC},
	pages = {157-169},
	abstract = {One of the most vital supports to sustain human life on the planet earth is the agriculture system that has been constantly challenged in terms of yield. Crop losses due to insect pest attack even after excessive use of chemical pesticides, are major concerns for humanity and environment protection. By the virtue of unique properties possessed by micro and nano-structures, their implementation in Agri-biotechnology is largely anticipated. Hence, traditional pest management strategies are now forestalling the potential of micro and nanotechnology as an effective and viable approach to alleviate problems pertaining to pest control. These technological innovations hold promise to contribute enhanced productivity by providing novel agrochemical agents and delivery systems. Application of these systems engages to achieve: i) control release of agrochemicals, ii) site-targeted delivery of active ingredients to manage specific pests, iii) reduced pesticide use, iv) detection of chemical residues, v) pesticide degradation, vi) nucleic acid delivery and vii) to mitigate post-harvest damage. Applications of micro and nano-technology are still marginal owing to the perception of low economic returns, stringent regulatory issues involving safety assessment and public awareness over their uses. In this review, we highlight the potential application of micro and nano-materials with a major focus on effective pest management strategies including safe handling of pesticides. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},
	doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.09.071},
	author = {Khandelwal, Neha and Barbole, Ranjit S. and Banerjee, Shashwat S. and Chate, Govind P. and Biradar, Ankush V. and Khandare, Jayant J. and Giri, Ashok P.}
}
