nanosphere

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Nanoparticle of spherical shape without membrane or any distinct outer layer.
Note: A nanosphere is composed of a matrix where substances can be permanently or temporarily embedded, dissolved, or covalently bound.
See: microsphere
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 377. (Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 394 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'nanosphere' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13914 RIS BibTex EndNote
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