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Figure 4.1 Scope of this chapter—from synthesis and characterization of hollow NCs to
building nanodevices and biomedical applications. ( See insert for color representation of the
figure.)
compartmentalization of small molecules within polymer shells. Finally, Section
“Biomedical applications of polymer nanocapsules” describes biomedical applica-
tions of polymer NCs, that is, in vivo studies and application of capsules as diag-
nostic devices or as delivery vehicles.