Iron Oxide-Based Nanocomposites and Nanoenzymes
Iron Oxide-Based Nanocomposites and Nanoenzymes

Author: Harekrushna Sahoo

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2024-01-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 3031445996

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This contributed volume provides a comprehensive understanding of synthetic protocols, characterization techniques, and current applications of iron oxide-based nanocomposite and nanoenzyme materials. It covers basic concepts and recent advancements in iron oxide-based nanocomposites and nanoenzymes, focusing on their synthesis, characterization, and functionalization for specific research applications. The different chapters in the book highlight key characterization techniques including Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Transmission Electron Microscopy, among others while it also explores various applications of these materials, such as adsorption of heavy metals and dyes, gas sensors, biomedical applications, photo-catalysis, and photovoltaic sensors. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students working in the fields of materials science, chemistry, physics, and biotechnology.

Nanozymes: Next Wave of Artificial Enzymes
Nanozymes: Next Wave of Artificial Enzymes

Author: Xiaoyu Wang

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-07-27

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 3662530686

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This book describes the fundamental concepts, the latest developments and the outlook of the field of nanozymes (i.e., the catalytic nanomaterials with enzymatic characteristics). As one of today’s most exciting fields, nanozyme research lies at the interface of chemistry, biology, materials science and nanotechnology. Each of the book’s six chapters explores advances in nanozymes. Following an introduction to the rise of nanozymes research in the course of research on natural enzymes and artificial enzymes in Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 5 discuss different nanomaterials used to mimic various natural enzymes, from carbon-based and metal-based nanomaterials to metal oxide-based nanomaterials and other nanomaterials. In each of these chapters, the nanomaterials’ enzyme mimetic activities, catalytic mechanisms and key applications are covered. In closing, Chapter 6 addresses the current challenges and outlines further directions for nanozymes. Presenting extensive information on nanozymes and supplemented with a wealth of color illustrations and tables, the book offers an ideal guide for readers from disparate areas, including analytical chemistry, materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnology, biomedical and clinical engineering, environmental science and engineering, green chemistry, and novel catalysis.

Nanozymology
Nanozymology

Author: Xiyun Yan

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-01-30

Total Pages: 563

ISBN-13: 9811514909

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This book introduces the new concept of “nanozyme”, which refers to nanomaterials with intrinsic enzymatic activity, rather than nanomaterials with biological enzymes incorporated on the surface. The book presents the cutting-edge advances in nanozyme, with emphasis on state-of-the-art applications in many important fields, such as in the biomedical fields and for environmental protection. The nanozyme is a totally new type of artificial enzyme and exhibits huge advantages over natural enzymes, including greater stability, low cost, versatility, simplicity, and suitability for industry. It is of interest to university researchers, R&D engineers, as well as graduate students in nanoscience and technology, and biology wishing to learn the core principles, methods, and the corresponding applications of “nanozyme”.

Nanozymes
Nanozymes

Author: Sundaram Gunasekaran

Publisher:

Published: 2024-01-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780367623883

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This book presents the state-of-the-art advances and applications of nanozymes, the recently developing branch of enzymology that synthesizes and uses nanomaterials that mimic the function of traditional enzymes. During the past decade, the study of nanozymes has grown rapidly. Several new nanomaterials that exhibit enzymatic actions have been identified, along with new applications for their practical use. This book draws upon the work of experts from around the world and provides an in-depth analysis and cutting-edge overview of nanozymes, with an eye toward their present and future applications. Chapters are arranged in a logical order to provide physio-chemical characterization of nanozyme and basic mechanisms of their enzymatic actions. Focusing on current limitations of nanozymes and their reaction kinetics, the book presents a comprehensive discourse on nanozyme engineering that includes possible surface modifications to enhance nanozyme effectiveness. It also focuses on traditional and novel nanozyme applications, such as biosensing, drug delivery, and disease therapy, as well as their use as antibacterials. An important addition in this book is the summary of emerging literature on nanozyme toxicology. This book is intended as a ready reference for advanced undergraduate and graduate students doing research in nanotechnology; materials science; chemistry; and chemical, biological, biomedical, and food engineering. Research and development scientists, engineers, and technologists working in the chemical and biological/biomedical industries will gain much from the materials in this book for their industry practice. Presents a comprehensive discourse on nanozyme engineering that includes possible surface modifications to enhance nanozyme effectiveness. Discusses metal organic frameworks as nanozymes. Reviews on traditional and novel nanozyme applications, such as biosensing, drug delivery, disease therapy, and their use as antibacterials. Examines nanozyme toxicology. Dr. Sundaram Gunasekaran is a Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Harnessing NanoOmics and Nanozymes for Sustainable Agriculture
Harnessing NanoOmics and Nanozymes for Sustainable Agriculture

Author: Rajput, Vishnu D.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-05-01

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13:

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In an era overshadowed by pressing global challenges such as climate change, burgeoning populations, and the depletion of natural resources, the agricultural landscape is at a critical juncture. The need for sustainable practices has never been more urgent, with conventional methods struggling to meet the demands of a growing population while grappling with environmental degradation. Harnessing NanoOmics and Nanozymes for Sustainable Agriculture delves into the heart of the problem, navigating the intricate web of challenges facing agriculture today. From dwindling crop yields to the environmental repercussions of conventional farming practices, the urgency to find innovative, sustainable solutions is paramount. Harnessing NanoOmics and Nanozymes for Sustainable Agriculture offers a comprehensive exploration of nanotechnology's potential to revolutionize agriculture, presenting a promising pathway toward enhanced productivity, minimizing environmental impact, and optimal resource utilization.

Nanozymes
Nanozymes

Author: Ravi Mani Tripathi

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2024-07-23

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 0443137897

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Nanozymes: A Revolutionary Perspective on Approachable Bio-applications provides an in-depth overview of nanozymes, with a special focus on nanozymes synthesis and their various applications in biological sciences. The book starts with introductory chapters exploring the enzymatic mechanism of nanozymes and providing the concept of engineering to surface modification to achieve enhanced nanozymatic properties. Subsequent chapters focus on the application of nanozymes in many different fields, including biomedical science, agriculture, environmental science and more.This work is an important reference source for worldwide materials scientists and researchers interested on the resent developments, challenges, and future directions of nanozymes research. - Highlights recent developments and future directions of nanozymes research for readers across multidisciplinary fields - Features a broad range of applications of nanozymes, from environmental monitoring to therapeutic applications - Includes numerous illustrations to help readers easily understand the role of nanozymes-based tools in different areas

Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology

Author: Sunipa Roy

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-09-18

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1351642820

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Nano particles have created a high interest in recent years by virtue of their unusual mechanical, electrical, optical and magnetic properties and find wide applications in all fields of engineering. This edited volume aims to present the latest trends and updates in nanogenerators, thin film solar cells and green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles with a focus on nanostructured semiconductor devices. Exclusive chapter on electrical transport of nanostructure explains device physics for material properties for reduced dimensions. Additionally, the text describes the functionality of metallic nanoparticles and their application in molecular imaging and optical metamaterials. Piezoelectric nanogenerators has been touched upon from the energy perspective as well. Key Features: • Organized contents on Nanogenerators, VOC sensing, nanoelectronics, and NEMS. • Discusses eco-friendly green synthesis methods for metallic nanoparticles. • Touches upon low power nano devices (e.g. nanogenerators) for energy harvesting with quantum mechanical study. • Thin film/heterojunction based high efficiency solar cell addressed aimed at reducing global energy consumption.

Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

Author: Sophie Laurent

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780081019252

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Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications: Synthesis, Functionalization and Application begins with several chapters covering the synthesis, stabilization, physico-chemical characterization and functionalization of iron oxide nanoparticles. The second part of the book outlines the various biomedical imaging applications that currently take advantage of the magnetic properties of iron oxide nanoparticles. Brief attention is given to potential iron oxide based therapies, while the final chapter covers nanocytotoxicity, which is a key concern wherever exposure to nanomaterials might occur. This comprehensive book is an essential reference for all those academics and professionals who require thorough knowledge of recent and future developments in the role of iron oxide nanoparticles in biomedicine.

Nanomaterials for Biocatalysis
Nanomaterials for Biocatalysis

Author: Guillermo R. Castro

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 755

ISBN-13: 0128244372

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Nanomaterials for Biocatalysis explains the fundamental design concepts and emerging applications of nanoscale biocatalysts, such as bioconversions, bioelectronics, biosensors, biocomputing and therapeutic applications. Nano-biocatalysts refers to the incorporation of enzymes into nanomaterials. These enzyme-enhanced nanocarriers have many advantages, including low mass transfer limitation, high enzyme capacity, better stabilization, and the formation of single-enzyme nanoparticles. Smart nanocontainers have been developed for the smart release of their embedded active substances. These smart releases can be obtained by using smart coatings as their outer nanoshells. In addition, these nanocontainers could protect the enzymes from chemical or metabolic alterations on their delivering pathways towards the target. This is an important reference source for materials scientists and chemical engineers who want to know more about how nanomaterials are being used for biocatalysis applications. - Explains the major fabrication techniques and applications of nanobiocatalysts - Shows how nanobiocatalysts are used in a variety of environmental and biomedical sectors - Assesses the major challenges associated with the widespread manufacture of nanobiocatalysts