Nanobiomaterials
Nanobiomaterials

Author: Roger Narayan

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 0081007256

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Nanobiomaterials: Nanostructured materials for biomedical applications covers an extensive range of topics related to the processing, characterization, modeling, and biomedical applications of nanostructured ceramics, polymers, metals, composites, self-assembled materials, and macromolecules. Novel approaches for bottom-up and top-down processing of nanostructured biomaterials are highlighted. In addition, innovative techniques for characterizing the in vitro behavior and in vivo behavior of nanostructured biomaterials are considered. Applications of nanostructured biomaterials in dentistry, drug delivery, medical diagnostics, surgery and tissue engineering are examined. - Provides a concise description of the materials and technologies used in the development of nanostructured biomaterials - Provides industrial researchers with an up-to-date and handy reference on current topics in the field of nanostructured biomaterials - Includes an integrated approach that is used to discuss both the biological and engineering aspects of nanostructured biomaterials

Biological Nanostructures and Applications of Nanostructures in Biology
Biological Nanostructures and Applications of Nanostructures in Biology

Author: Michael A. Stroscio

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-04-11

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 0306486288

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Biological Nanostructures and Applications of Nanostructures in Biology: Electrical, Mechanical, and Optical Properties contains reviews and discussions of contemporary and relevant topics dealing with the interface between the science and technology of nanostructures and the science of biology. Moreover, this book supplements these past groundbreaking discoveries with discussions of promising new avenues of research that reveal the enormous potential of emerging approaches in nanobiotechnology. The topics include: - Biomedical applications of semiconductor quantum dots, - Integrating and tagging biological structures with nanoscale quantum dots, - Applications of carbon nanotubes in bioengineering, - Nanophysical properties of living cells, - Bridging natural nanotubes with fabricated nanotubes, - Bioinspired approaches to building nanoscale devices and systems, - Hairpin formation in polynucleotides. This state-of-the-art survey of key developments in nanotechnology - as they apply to bioengineering and biology - is essential reading for all academics, biomedical engineers, medical physicists, and industry professionals wishing to take advantage of the latest developments and highly-promising discoveries in nanoscience underlying applications in bioengineering and biology.

Biological Nanostructures, Materials, and Applications
Biological Nanostructures, Materials, and Applications

Author: James D. Burgess

Publisher: The Electrochemical Society

Published: 2009-03

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1566777194

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The papers included in this issue of ECS Transactions were originally presented in the symposium ¿Biological Nanostructures, Materials, and Applications¿, held during the PRiME 2008 joint international meeting of The Electrochemical Society and The Electrochemical Society of Japan, with the technical cosponsorship of the Japan Society of Applied Physics, the Korean Electrochemical Society, the Electrochemistry Division of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, and the Chinese Society of Electrochemistry. This meeting was held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from October 12 to 17, 2008.

Nanostructured Materials and their Applications
Nanostructured Materials and their Applications

Author: Bibhu Prasad Swain

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-10-28

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 9811583072

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The book provides an introduction to nanostructured materials and guides the reader through their different engineering applications. It gives an overview of nanostructured materials applied in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and materials science. Materials for different applications in engineering such as those used in opto-electronics, energy, tribology, bio-applications, catalysis, reinforcement and many more have been described in this book. The book will be of interest to researchers and students who want to learn about applications of nanostructured materials in engineering.

Bio-Applications of Nanoparticles
Bio-Applications of Nanoparticles

Author: Warren C.W. Chan

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2007-11-29

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 9780387767123

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This edited book highlights the central players in the Bionanotechnology field - which are the nanostructures and biomolecules. It provides broad examples of current developments in Bionanotechnology research and is an excellent introduction to the field. The book describes how nanostructures are synthesized and details the wide variety of nanostructures available for biological research and applications. Examples of the unique properties of nanostructures are provided along with the current applications of these nanostructures in biology and medicine. The final chapters of the book describe the toxicity of nanostructures.

Nanostructures in Biological Systems
Nanostructures in Biological Systems

Author: Aleš Iglič

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2015-06-17

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 9814303437

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This book is a survey on the theoretical as well as experimental results on nanostructures in biological systems. It shows how a unifying approach starting from single-particle energy, deriving free energy of the system and determining the equilibrium by minimizing the free energy, can be applied to describe electrical and elastic phenomena. It hel

Nanobiotechnology
Nanobiotechnology

Author: Sougata Ghosh

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-05-20

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0128231157

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Nanobiotechnology: Microbes and Plant Assisted Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Mechanisms and Applications covers in detail the green synthesis of nanostructures of tailor-made size, shape and physico-chemical and opto-electronic properties. The rationale behind the selection of bacteria, cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, virus and medicinal plants for the synthesis of biologically active exotic nanoparticles for biomedical applications is also part of this book. It also explores metal recovery, bioconversion, detoxification and removal of heavy metals using nanobiotechnology and discusses the potential of nanobiotechnology to address environmental pollution and toxicity. The book further covers the economic and commercial aspects of such green nanobiotechnology initiatives, its current status in intellectual property rights like patents filed so far globally, technology transfers, and market potential. This information enables one to decipher the scope of biogenic nanoparticles and its prospects. - Provides an overview on the general and applied aspects on nanotechnology - Gives the scope of exploring bacteria, fungi, algae, virus and medicinal plants for the synthesis of exotic nanoparticles - Furnishes a comprehensive report on the underlying molecular mechanisms behind the biosynthesis of nanoparticles - Outlines sustainable alternative strategies of bioremediation of heavy metals, metal recovery, detoxification and bioconversion using nanobiotechnology - Explores the promises of patenting, technology transfer and commercialization potential of biogenic nanoparticles

Nanostructures for the Engineering of Cells, Tissues and Organs
Nanostructures for the Engineering of Cells, Tissues and Organs

Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

Publisher: William Andrew

Published: 2018-02-14

Total Pages: 631

ISBN-13: 0128136669

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Nanostructures for the Engineering of Cells: Tissues and Organs showcases recent advances in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, with particular emphasis on tissue engineering, organ and cell applications. The book provides an up-to-date overview of organ targeting and cell targeting using nanotechnology. In addition, tissue engineering applications, such as skin regeneration are also discussed. Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is a valuable research resource for researchers working in the biomaterials, medical and pharmaceutical industries. - Explains how nanomaterials regulate different cell behavior and function as a carrier for different biomolecules - Shows how nanobiomaterials and nanobiodevices are used in a range of treatment areas, such as skin tissue, wound healing and bone regeneration - Discusses nanomaterial preparation strategies for pharmaceutical application and regenerative medicine

Biomedical Applications of Nanoparticles
Biomedical Applications of Nanoparticles

Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

Publisher: William Andrew

Published: 2019-02-28

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 0128166304

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Biomedical Applications of Nanoparticles describes the most interesting and investigated biomedical applications of nanoparticles, emphasizing their therapeutic impact. Progress made in the therapy of severe diseases, such as cancer and difficult infections is strictly correlated to the scientific progress and technological development in the field of materials science. Nanoparticles have numerous therapeutic applications, starting with the design of new drugs, delivery systems, therapeutic materials, and their contribution to the development of preventive strategies. The book highlights the impact of nanoparticles on the therapy of infections, antimicrobial effect and also anti-cancer strategies. Successful examples are given throughout the book, along with analysis in order to improve future outcomes of novel therapies. - Highlights the term nanotherapeutics and presents several classifications of nanotherapeutics from different points-of-view - Presents the recent progress related to nanotherapeutics in the oral cavity - Provides the recent progress in the field of biomedical nanoparticles

Low-Dimensional and Nanostructured Materials and Devices
Low-Dimensional and Nanostructured Materials and Devices

Author: Hilmi Ünlü

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 3319253409

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This book focuses on the fundamental phenomena at nanoscale. It covers synthesis, properties, characterization and computer modelling of nanomaterials, nanotechnologies, bionanotechnology, involving nanodevices. Further topics are imaging, measuring, modeling and manipulating of low dimensional matter at nanoscale. The topics covered in the book are of vital importance in a wide range of modern and emerging technologies employed or to be employed in most industries, communication, healthcare, energy, conservation , biology, medical science, food, environment, and education, and consequently have great impact on our society.