 The nanoparticles reduce Cytotoxicity, which minimizes the Curcumin's adverse effects on human cells which also retains its antimicrobial efficiency .  Curcumin nanoparticles provide a controlled release, thus maintaining effective antimicrobial concentration overtime .  Nanoparticles enhances Curcumin's solubility in water, which improves its bioavailability .  Curcumin nanoparticles can be functionalized to target specific pathogens or infected tissues .