Emerging Nanotechnologies for Medical Applications
- 1st Edition - February 7, 2023
- Editors: Nabeel Ahmad, Gopinath Packirisamy
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 1 8 2 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 8 3 0 - 7
Emerging Nanotechnologies for Medical Applications focuses on both commercial and premarket tools and their applications in medicine. The book develops the concept of integrati… Read more
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Request a sales quoteEmerging Nanotechnologies for Medical Applications focuses on both commercial and premarket tools and their applications in medicine. The book develops the concept of integrating different technologies along a hierarchical structure of biological systems and clarifies biomechanical interactions on different levels for the analysis of multiscale pathophysiological phenomena. With a focus on nano-scale processes and biomedical applications, it demonstrates how knowledge can be utilized in a range of areas, including the diagnosis and treatment of various human diseases, and in alternative energy production.
This book is an important reference source for scientists and researchers involved in micro- and nano-engineering, bio-nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, nanomedicine, and industries involved with optical devices, computer simulation and pharmaceuticals.
- Shows how nanotechnology is being used to improve outcomes in areas of cancer, tissue grafting, and printing drugs
- Explores a variety of nanoengineering techniques used for biomedical applications, including for cardiovascular, renal and dental treatments
- Assesses the major challenges of manufacturing nanomaterials-based medicines on an industrial scale
Materials scientists and engineers
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 Introduction to nanoengineering and nanotechnology for biomedical applications
- 1.1 Introduction to nanotechnology
- 1.2 Historical evolution of nanotechnology
- 1.3 Importance of nanotechnology and nanoengineering
- 1.4 Fabrication methods in nanotechnology
- 1.5 Physico-chemical characteristics of nanostructures
- 1.6 Nanomachines, nanodevices, and nanoengineering
- 1.7 Application in biomedicine and diagnosis
- 1.8 Summary
- References
- Chapter 2 Nanoengineering/technology for tissue engineering and organ printing
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Cells in tissue engineering
- 2.3 Scaffolds
- 2.4 Growth factors
- 2.5 Nanotechnology in three-dimensional (3D) organ printing
- 2.6 3D printing methods for tissue engineering
- 2.7 Future direction
- References
- Chapter 3 Nanoengineering and nanotechnology for diagnosis and treatment of CNS and neurological diseases
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Nano approaches toward CNS drug delivery
- 3.3 Application of NPs in the treatment of brain diseases and disorders
- 3.4 Importance and application of nanotubes in healthcare
- 3.5 Toxicity of carbon nanotubes in living cells and neural tissue
- 3.6 Carbon nanotubes with chemically functionalized surfaces for biomedical applications
- 3.7 Neuroengineering carbon nanotubes in ischemic stroke and other CNS disorders
- 3.8 Limitations of carbon nanotubes in clinical application and commercialization
- 3.9 Emerging future potential applications of CNTs
- 3.10 Conclusion and future prospective
- References
- Chapter 4 Nanoparticles for diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Current therapies for CKD and their challenges
- 4.3 Why nanoparticles for kidney diseases?
- 4.4 Types of nanoparticles used in CKD
- 4.5 Bio-distribution and interaction of nanoparticles
- 4.6 Applications of nanoparticles for kidney diseases and diagnosis
- 4.7 Targeted drug delivery to kidney tissues
- 4.8 Nanotechnology-based treatment for kidney diseases
- 4.9 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 5 Nanotechnology for diagnosis and treatment of dental and orthopedic diseases
- 5.1 Nanotechnology and nanomedicine
- 5.2 Dentistry
- 5.3 Orthopedics
- 5.4 Limitations of nanotechnology
- 5.5 Conclusion and prospects
- References
- Chapter 6 Nanoengineering/technology for diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic diseases
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Multimodal imaging technology
- 6.3 Imaging-assisted early diagnosis
- 6.4 Nanodrug delivery and therapeutics
- 6.5 Summary
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 7 Nanoengineering-based approaches for antimicrobial materials and coatings
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Microbial facet for antimicrobial coatings
- 7.3 Different strategies for antimicrobial coatings
- 7.4 Mechanism of action of nanoparticles
- 7.5 Nanoparticles in eradicating microbes
- 7.6 Commercial status of antimicrobial coatings
- 7.7 Prospect and challenges of nanomaterials for antimicrobial coatings
- References
- Chapter 8 Wearable technology in healthcare engineering
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Literature survey
- 8.3 Wearables-based on various mechanisms
- 8.4 Potential materials for wearable devices
- 8.5 Integration of big data and AI (Artificial Intelligence) techniques
- 8.6 Challenges and issues involved
- 8.7 Future aspects
- References
- Chapter 9 Nanotechnology for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Point-of-diagnostics using nanomaterials
- 9.3 Main POC diagnostics technologies using nanomaterials
- 9.4 Main challenges of nano-based POC diagnostics
- 9.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10 Nanotechnology-based healthcare engineering products and recent patents—an update
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Nanotechnology-based healthcare products in the market currently
- 10.3 Applications of nanotechnology
- 10.4 List of recent patents in tabulated form Table 10.4
- 10.5 Current challenges (toxicity and safety & risk management) confronted by nanotechnology for implementation in healthcare
- 10.6 Future scope and conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11 Nanoinformatics and nanomodeling: Recent developments in computational nanodrug design and delivery systems
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Models used in the nanodrug designing
- 11.3 Nanoinformatics in modern drug discovery and delivery
- 11.4 Disease and nanodrug targeting, modeling, and delivery
- 11.5 Approaches toward drug targeting
- 11.6 Precise role of nanoinformatics in personalized cancer therapy
- 11.7 The science of small things taking over AIM world
- 11.8 Current initiatives and projects for computational nanodrug design and delivery
- 11.9 Promises, bottleneck, and future challenges
- 11.10 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 350
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 7, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323911825
- eBook ISBN: 9780323998307
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Nabeel Ahmad
Dr. Nabeel Ahmad is the Dean of the School of Allied Sciences and a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, India. Dr. Ahmad's areas of research include nanobiotechnology, nanosensors, and bioprocess engineering. His research has been featured in prominent journals such as ACS Nano and the International Journal of Nanomedicine.
Affiliations and expertise
Dean, School of Allied Sciences and Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, IndiaGP
Gopinath Packirisamy
Dr Gopinath Packirisamy is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor, in the Department of Biotechnology, at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. His area of research is cancer nanotechnology, biomaterials, tissue engineering, nano-biosensors, and environmental nanotechnology.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, IndiaRead Emerging Nanotechnologies for Medical Applications on ScienceDirect