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A nanoparticle is a tiny structure with at least one dimension ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers (nm), whose physicochemical properties are markedly different from those of bulk materials due to effects arising from their small size, large surface area-to-volume ratio, and, at times, quantum phenomena[1][2]. Common shapes include spheres, rods, discs, tubes, and more complex morphologies; the specific geometry, size, and surface characteristics are critical variables that govern their interactions with biological systems and their functional utility in technology and medicine[2][3][4]. Fundamental Properties Size and Shape: The biological fate and functionality of a nanoparticle are strongly size- and shape-dependent. For instance, in medical contexts, nanoparticle size influences cellular uptake, in vivo circulation time, and the degree of tissue penetration. Smaller nanoparticles ([1][4][5]. Shape also modulates cellular internalization: while spherical nanoparticles predominate due t