Utilization of Polydopamine Based Hollow Structures as Novel Drug Carriers

Polydopamine has drawn enormous attention of various researchers from diverse backgrounds due to its remarkable properties. This research project aims to develop an eco-friendly approach for the fabrication of polydopamine-based hollow capsules and their utility for drug loading and controlled release under various stimuli conditions. The outcomes of this research project provide a better insight into using polydopamine -based hollow structures effectively as a drug carrier platform for biomedical applications. Along with its conventional purpose for drug delivery, this work also demonstrated that advanced drug carrier platforms such as Fe3O4@ polydopamine hollow rod could be multi-functional and used as a weaponized material to fight against bacterial biofilm in the era of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.