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Nature Chemistry (29 May 2009) | doi:10.1038/nchem.276

Microstructured particles: Sectioned cylinders

Neil Withers

Micro- and nanoparticles are being investigated for use as capsules for delivering drugs or for bioimaging, with their shape often as important as their size. Hollow or core–shell spheres can be internally functionalized to carry drugs or imaging agents.