Table 2.
Elemental analysis values relative to oxidized, amidated and drug-loaded multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs).
| Element | MWCNT-COOH | MWCNT-NH2 | MWCNT-LVX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | 77.86 | 66.98 | 90.32 |
| Hydrogen | 0.24 | 0.65 | 0.97 |
| Nitrogen | 0.18 | 1.2 | 2.48 |
Abbreviations: MWCNT: Multi-walled carbon nanotube, LVX: Levofloxacin, MWCNT-COOH: Carboxylic acid-functionalized MWCNTs, MWCNT-NH2: Amine-functionalized MWCNTs, MWCNT-LVX: Levofloxacin-loaded functionalized MWCNTs.