Bionanocomposites as a new platform for drug delivery systems

A controlled drug delivery system is highly desired in modern therapeutics. In this regard, nanotechnology plays a crucial role in covering adverse effects associated with chemotherapeutic agents, in terms of higher targeting ability, prolonged circulation half-life, and it exhibits higher biocompatibility features. Bionanocomposites are nanoscale materials composed of biopolymers that enhance nanomedicine efficacy by entrapping higher concentrations of drugs and excellent targeting ability. This chapter highlights various procedures and types of bionanocomposites employed in the drug delivery system and their applications in the biomedical realm.