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Contents<br />

xi<br />

9.2.1 Trafficking Pathways in the Cellular Uptake<br />

of CNT 360<br />

9.2.1.1 Types of CNT endocytosis leading<br />

to internalization 361<br />

9.2.1.2 Can CNTs pierce through cell<br />

membranes as “nano-needles”? 362<br />

9.2.1.3 Fate of CNTs after internalization 363<br />

9.2.2 Parameters Involved in the Cellular Uptake<br />

of CNTs 363<br />

9.2.2.1 Surface modification of CNT:<br />

non-covalent coating versus<br />

chemical conjugation 363<br />

9.2.2.2 CNT diameter and length 364<br />

9.2.2.3 Concentration of CNT 364<br />

9.2.2.4 Cell type 365<br />

9.2.2.5 Duration of CNT interaction with<br />

cells 365<br />

9.3 Conclusion 366<br />

Index 369

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