Control of Amphiphile Self-Assembling at the Molecular Level
Control of Amphiphile Self-Assembling at the Molecular Level

Author: Marc A. Ilies

Publisher:

Published: 2018-12-12

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780841232747

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The main focus of the book is the design, synthesis and characterization of amphiphile self-assemblies and the dynamic assessment of these assemblies as delivery systems for drugs and nucleic acids. As delivery systems, these supra-molecular assemblies have the ability to change the pharmacokinetics and volume of distribution of their cargo, to protect it from premature decomposition or inactivation, and to control the spatial-temporal location and duration of the therapeutic effect associated with cargo delivery. Different chapters of the book present delivery systems made out of large variety of amphiphiles, including simple surfactants, gemini surfactants, pseudo-gemini surfactants, lipids, lipophilic polycations, dendrimers, natural and synthetic polymers and their conjugates. The book brings together contributions from researchers relying on both strategies, aimed to foster a more cohesive understanding on how structure, packing parameter, physicochemical and interfacial properties of individual amphiphiles affect their self-assembling, loading, dynamic stability and release properties, in vitro and in vivo. These contributing authors are from the U.S., Europe and Asia, all of whom are at the forefront of their fields of study, providing the reader an up-to-date, broad perspective on the latest concepts and technologies related with design, synthesis and characterization of amphiphile self-assemblies and their use as delivery systems for drugs and nucleic acids.

Materials Nanoarchitectonics
Materials Nanoarchitectonics

Author: Katsuhiko Ariga

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-12-07

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13: 0323994733

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Materials Nanoarchitectonics: From Integrated Molecular Systems to Advanced Devices provides the latest information on the design and molecular manipulation of self-organized hierarchically structured systems using tailor-made nanoscale materials as structural and functional units. The book is organized into three main sections that focus on molecular design of building blocks and hybrid materials, formation of nanostructures, and applications and devices. Bringing together emerging materials, synthetic aspects, nanostructure strategies, and applications, the book aims to support further progress, by offering different perspectives and a strong interdisciplinary approach to this rapidly growing area of innovation. This is an extremely valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, and scientists in industry, with an interest in nanoarchitectonics, nanostructures, and nanomaterials, or across the areas of nanotechnology, chemistry, surface science, polymer science, electrical engineering, physics, chemical engineering, and materials science. - Offers a nanoarchitectonic perspective on emerging fields, such as metal-organic frameworks, porous polymer materials, or biomimetic nanostructures - Discusses different approaches to utilizing "soft chemistry" as a source for hierarchically organized materials - Offers an interdisciplinary approach to the design and construction of integrated chemical nano systems - Discusses novel approaches towards the creation of complex multiscale architectures

Polymer Colloids
Polymer Colloids

Author: Rodney Priestley

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Published: 2019-12-02

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 1788014170

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Academic and industrial research around polymer-based colloids is huge. Edited by two world-renowned leaders in polymer science and engineering, this is a fundamental text for the field.

Self-assembling Biomaterials
Self-assembling Biomaterials

Author: Helena S. Azevedo

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 0081020120

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Self-assembling biomaterials: molecular design, characterization and application in biology and medicine provides a comprehensive coverage on an emerging area of biomaterials science, spanning from conceptual designs to advanced characterization tools and applications of self-assembling biomaterials, and compiling the recent developments in the field. Molecular self-assembly, the autonomous organization of molecules, is ubiquitous in living organisms and intrinsic to biological structures and function. Not surprisingly, the exciting field of engineering artificial self-assembling biomaterials often finds inspiration in Biology. More important, materials that self-assemble speak the language of life and can be designed to seamlessly integrate with the biological environment, offering unique engineering opportunities in bionanotechnology. The book is divided in five parts, comprising design of molecular building blocks for self-assembly; exclusive features of self-assembling biomaterials; specific methods and techniques to predict, investigate and characterize self-assembly and formed assemblies; different approaches for controlling self-assembly across multiple length scales and the nano/micro/macroscopic properties of biomaterials; diverse range of applications in biomedicine, including drug delivery, theranostics, cell culture and tissue regeneration. Written by researchers working in self-assembling biomaterials, it addresses a specific need within the Biomaterials scientific community. - Explores both theoretical and practical aspects of self-assembly in biomaterials - Includes a dedicated section on characterization techniques, specific for self-assembling biomaterials - Examines the use of dynamic self-assembling biomaterials

Introduction to Nanomaterials in Medicine
Introduction to Nanomaterials in Medicine

Author: Mohammad Rabiee

Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers

Published: 2019-03-21

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 1643274163

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Advancement in the field of nanotechnology has revolutionized the field of medicines and pharmaceuticals in the twentieth century. The proper use of nanomaterials in medical applications requires a proper understanding of these compounds. This correct understanding, beyond the physical and chemical properties, must also have the correct logic of use. In other words, the strategic use of nanomaterials with applicable perspective can also help to advance research, but if we go forward with the current research perspective that leads to the expansion of inapplicable researches, the intrinsic importance of using these nanomaterials is eliminated. This book, considering the importance of nanomaterials and their application in medicine, as well as the significant growth of biomaterials in research fields, introduces the variables law (Rabiee's theory) for the implementation of this research and the establishment of a proper strategy. Considering that the degree of number of biomaterial and host variables follow a variety factors, and by increasing the degree of number of biomaterials and host variables, the degree of total variables also increases and as a result, performance and, consequently, biomaterial behavior in the host environment will have less control and predictive capabilities. For an external substance that is supposed to be in the human body, it must be predictable and controllable, In addition, according to the principle that the host in a fixed person does not have the ability to change, therefore, by using the simpler biomaterials (with less variables), the above goal is more accessible. It should be noted that in addition to observing biocompatibility tests for a biomaterial based on existing protocols and standards, the Applicable Compatibility (AC) parameter is also required in accordance with Rabiee's theory. This book is written in accordance with Rabiee's theory and the contents of this book should be evaluated from this perspective.

Strategy for the Future of Health
Strategy for the Future of Health

Author: Renata Glowacka Bushko

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 1607500507

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Examines the horizon of ideas and technologies which must be addressed by decision makers involved in health-related resource allocation. This book addresses the technological revolution in healthcare which is manifesting itself in the convergence of molecular biology, computer and medical science, mechanical, genetic and biomedical engineering.

Encyclopedia of Colloid and Interface Science
Encyclopedia of Colloid and Interface Science

Author: Tharwat Tadros

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-06-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783642206641

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An authoritative and comprehensive reference relevant to all scientists and engineers in the field. This encyclopedia not only helps chemistry, materials science and physics researchers to understand the principles, but also provides practicing engineers with the necessary information for implementing practical applications, such as Food and agrochemicals Polymers and ceramics Cosmetics and detergents Paints and coatings Pharmaceuticals and drug delivery In addition, the encyclopedia is an important reference for industrial chemists and chemical engineers faced with a multitude of industrial systems of a colloidal nature. As wide as the range of applications that colloid and interface science has is the range of scientific disciplines that contribute to research and development in this field. These encompass chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics as well as nanoscience and nanotechnology. The encyclopedia provides easy-to-digest information for meeting these interdisciplinary challenges. While providing numerous concise definitions of key terms, the encyclopedia also features more than forty in-depth essays on topics ranging from Agrochemical Formulations to Zeta Potential. All entries are cross-referenced and include selected references to original literature as well as synonyms.