Thermodynamics and Biophysics of Biomedical Nanosystems
Thermodynamics and Biophysics of Biomedical Nanosystems

Author: Costas Demetzos

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-03-04

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9811309892

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This book highlights the recent advances of thermodynamics and biophysics in drug delivery nanosystems and in biomedical nanodevices. The up-to-date book provides an in-depth knowledge of bio-inspired nanotechnological systems for pharmaceutical applications. Biophysics and thermodynamics, supported by mathematics, are the locomotive by which the drug transportation and the targeting processes will be achieved under the light of the modern pharmacotherapy. They are considered as scientific tools that promote the understanding of physicochemical and thermotropic functionality and behavior of artificial cell membranes and structures like nanoparticulate systems. Therefore, this book focusses on new aspects of biophysics and thermodynamics as important elements for evaluating biomedical nanosystems, and it correlates their physicochemical, biophysical and thermodynamical behaviour with those of a living organism. In 2018, Prof. Demetzos was honored with an award by the Order of Sciences of the Academy of Athens for his scientific contribution in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology.

Handbook of Computational Neurodegeneration
Handbook of Computational Neurodegeneration

Author: Panagiotis Vlamos

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-07-25

Total Pages: 1031

ISBN-13: 3319759221

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The Handbook of Computational Neurodegeneration provides a comprehensive overview of the field and thus bridges the gap between standard textbooks of research on neurodegeneration and dispersed publications for specialists that have a narrowed focus on computational methods to study this complicated process. The handbook reviews the central issues and methodological approaches related to the field for which the reader pursues a thorough overview. It also conveys more advanced knowledge, thus serving both as an introductory text and as a starting point for an in-depth study of a specific area, as well as a quick reference source for the expert by reflecting the state of the art and future prospects. The book includes topics that are usually missing in standard textbooks and that are only marginally represented in the specific literature. The broad scope of this handbook is reflected by five major parts that facilitate an integration of computational concepts, methods and applications in the study of neurodegeneration. Each part is intended to stand on its own, giving an overview of the topic and the most important problems and approaches, which are supported by examples, practical applications, and proposed methodologies. The basic concepts and knowledge, standard procedures and methods are presented, as well as recent advances and new perspectives.

Biomaterials and Stem Cell Therapies for Biomedical Applications
Biomaterials and Stem Cell Therapies for Biomedical Applications

Author: Deepti Singh

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2024-06-07

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 0443190860

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Biomaterials and Stem Cell Therapies for Biomedical Applications discusses the current research concepts and emerging technologies in the fields of biomaterials and tissue engineering. Divided into four distinct sections, the book explores these state-of-the art technologies, opening with a description of stem cell technologies for biomedical applications before exploring biomaterials for biomedical applications, combinational approaches using stem cells and biomaterials, and finally, nanomedicine approaches for tissue regeneration. Topics include wound healing, tissue engineering, regenerative biomaterials, and stem cell treatments for wound healing and tissue regeneration. This concise and informative volume presents the latest developments in a highly informative and easy-to-read style. - Covers a range of tissue types, such as neural and cardiovascular, as well as various biomaterials and scaffolds to help the reader match the most appropriate material/technique to the target tissue - Provides the necessary background, definitions and applications of soft tissue regeneration, stem cell technologies, nanomaterials, biomaterials, and scaffolds in specific biomedical settings - Brings together multiple disciplines with chapters written by leading scientists, engineers, and clinicians to explore vital new areas of research

Material Characterization Techniques and Applications
Material Characterization Techniques and Applications

Author: Euth Ortiz Ortega

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-02-12

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9811695695

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This book presents commonly applied characterization techniques in material science, their brief history and origins, mechanism of operation, advantages and disadvantages, their biosensing applications, and troubleshooting for each technique, while addressing the challenges researchers face when working with these techniques. The book dedicates its focus to identifying physicochemical and electrochemical nature of materials including analyses of morphology, mass spectrometry, and topography, as well as the characterization of elemental, structural, thermal, wettability, electrochemical, and chromatography properties. Additionally, the main features and benefits of using coupled characterization techniques are discussed in this book.

Adsorption: Fundamental Processes and Applications
Adsorption: Fundamental Processes and Applications

Author: Mehrorang Ghaedi

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-03-19

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13: 0128188081

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Adsorption: Fundamental Processes and Applications, Volume 33 in the Interface Science and Technology Series, discusses the great technological importance of adsorption and describes how adsorbents are used on a large scale as desiccants, catalysts, catalyst supports, in the separation of gases, the purification of liquids, pollution control, and in respiratory protection. Finally, it explores how adsorption phenomena play a vital role in many solid-state reactions and biological mechanisms, as well as stressing the importance of the widespread use of adsorption techniques in the characterization of surface properties and the texture of fine powders. - Covers the fundamental aspects of adsorption process engineering - Reviews the environmental impact of key aquatic pollutants - Discusses and analyzes the importance of adsorption processes for water treatment - Highlights opportunity areas for adsorption process intensification - Edited by a world-leading researcher in interface science

The Three Functional States of Proteins
The Three Functional States of Proteins

Author: Timir Tripathi

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2024-11-17

Total Pages: 1162

ISBN-13: 0443218102

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The Three Functional States of Proteins explores how structured proteins, intrinsically disordered proteins, and phase separated proteins contribute to the complexity of cellular life, and offers insights into their roles in both health and disease. It discusses the latest research findings and highlight groundbreaking discoveries and innovative methodologies used to study these protein states. Traditionally, the different states of proteins have been defined based on their structures and functions. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that these criteria alone may not be sufficient to capture the complex and multifaceted properties of these molecules. Definitions based on thermodynamics and kinetics are now recognized as potentially more appropriate for comprehensively understanding protein states. Emerging evidence indicates that under physiological conditions, a majority of proteins possess the capability to exist in and transition between the native, droplet, and amyloid states. These distinct states play crucial roles in various cellular functions, influenced significantly by their physicochemical and structural properties. The book also considers the interactions among these states and discusses how their internal organization as individual molecules, as well as their collective organization as molecular assemblies are stabilized. Furthermore, it examines the processes by which these states are formed and the cellular functions associated with each specific state. - The book serves as an introduction to a unique volume that provides comprehensive coverage of these three functional states of proteins - The chapters are written by leading global scientists who are actively engaged in research on these specific protein states - It presents a broad picture of the current, emerging, and evolving research on these protein states - Given that this book comprehensively addresses both foundational concepts and recent advancements in the field, it will appeal a broad spectrum of readers from various academic disciplines

Advances in Multiple Sclerosis Research—Series I
Advances in Multiple Sclerosis Research—Series I

Author: John Matsoukas

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2021-04-19

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 3039439472

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Designing immunotherapeutics, drugs, and anti-inflammatory reagents has been at the forefront of autoimmune research, in particular multiple sclerosis, for over 20 years. Delivery methods that are used to modulate effective and long-lasting immune responses have been the major focus. This Special Issue focused on delivery methods to be used for vaccines, immunotherapeutic approaches, drug design, and anti-inflammatories and their outcomes in preclinical studies and clinical trials.

Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid Materials
Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid Materials

Author: Andrea Ehrmann

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2021-06-23

Total Pages: 761

ISBN-13: 0128236892

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Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid Materials: Fundamentals and Applications introduces the principles, properties, and emerging applications of this important materials system. The hybridization of magnetic nanoparticles with metals, metal oxides and semiconducting nanoparticles may result in superior properties. The book reviews the most relevant hybrid materials, their mechanisms and properties. Then, the book focuses on the rational design, controlled synthesis, advanced characterizations and in-depth understanding of structure-property relationships. The last part addresses the promising applications of hybrid nanomaterials in the real world such as in the environment, energy, medicine fields. Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid Materials: Fundamentals and Applications comprehensively reviews both the theoretical and experimental approaches used to rapidly advance nanomaterials that could result in new technologies that impact day-to-day life and society in key areas such as health and the environment. It is suitable for researchers and practitioners who are materials scientists and engineers, chemists or physicists in academia and R&D. - Provides in-depth information on the basic principles of magnetic nanoparticles-based hybrid materials such as synthesis, characterization, properties, and magnon interactions - Discusses the most relevant hybrid materials systems including integration of metals, metal oxides, polymers, carbon and more - Addresses the emerging applications in medicine, the environment, energy, sensing, and computing enabled by magnetic nanoparticles-based hybrid materials

Handbook of Photosynthesis
Handbook of Photosynthesis

Author: Mohammad Pessarakli

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-07-31

Total Pages: 827

ISBN-13: 104003165X

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The Fourth Edition of the Handbook of Photosynthesis offers a unique and comprehensive collection of topics in the field of photosynthesis, serving as an invaluable resource in this field. With contributions from 95 scientists and experts from over 20 countries, this volume has been divided into 13 parts, each serving independently to facilitate the understanding of the material. FEATURES Presents comprehensive information on photosynthesis under normal and environmental stress conditions Covers artificial photosynthesis and its future-related issues Contains 25 new chapters and 18 extensively revised and expanded chapters Includes three new sections: Influence of Nanoparticles on Photosynthesis; Protection of Photosynthesis System and Stress Alleviation Strategies by Photosynthates Manipulations and Photosynthesis Efficiency in Plants under Multiple Abiotic and Biotic Stressors; and Artificial Photosynthesis and Its Future Contains numerous tables, figures, illustrations, and case studies to facilitate the comprehension of the material as well as thousands of index words A primary resource in its field, Handbook of Photosynthesis, Fourth Edition, provides a comprehensive resource for researchers, academics, and for university courses, with the information as a valuable source to plan, implement, and evaluate strategies for dealing with photosynthesis issues.