Table 5.
Common polymers used for functionalized IONPs in biomedical applications.
| Polymers | Advantage | Application | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitosan | Biocompatible, hydrophilic | MRI contrast agent, Drug delivery agent | [93] |
| Dextran | Enhance blood circulation, stabilizes colloidal suspension | MRI contrast agent, Molecular diagnostic agent | [100] |
| Gelatin | Gelling agent, biocompatible emulsifier | Magnetic resonance imaging | [101] |
| Polyethylene glycol | Internalization efficiency of the NPs | Magnetic hyperthermia agent, MRI theranostics | [102,103] |
| Polyvinyl alcohol | Prevents particles coagulation | Drug delivery agents, cytotoxicity studies | [104] |