Toxic element-free quantum dots as nanocarriers in drug delivery: the role of functional ligands in hybrid systems development

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the role of functional ligands in enhancing the effectiveness of toxic element-free quantum dots as drug delivery vehicles.
• Evaluated various types of nanocarriers, focusing on quantum dots as potential drug delivery systems.
• Investigated the impact of functional ligands on the drug delivery efficacy of quantum dots.
• Conducted comparative analysis with traditional drug delivery systems.
• Quantum dots functionalized with specific ligands demonstrated a significant increase in drug loading efficiency.
• Enhanced targeting capabilities were observed in hybrid systems, with 30% higher delivery rates than non-functionalized counterparts.
• In vitro studies showed improved biocompatibility of the toxic element-free quantum dots compared to conventional nanoparticles.