Highlights
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CoFe2O4 and ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles were surface functionalized with PEG and Chitosan respectively.
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Hydrophobic multi therapeutic anticancer drug curcumin was loaded into these nanohybrids and their structure, morphologies were confirmed.
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The effects of PEG and Chitosan coating over ferrites for curcumin release have been elaborated, and the Chitosan coated curcumin loaded Zinc ferrite nanohybrid exhibited higher drug delivery and anticancer effects.