
Emerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
- 1st Edition - February 10, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Genevieve Dable-Tupas, Michael K Danquah, Jaison Jeevanandam, Anandhakumar Sundaramurthy, Kei Xian
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 3 7 3 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 3 9 4 - 7
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Request a sales quoteEmerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications provides readers with an increased understanding of the efficacy of phytochemicals obtained from plant extracts for the synthesis of nanomaterials, mechanism of formation, and the development of functional composites, all while still minimizing toxicity to humans and the environment. The book presents various novel biomedical applications of phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular treatment, drug delivery, antimicrobial agents, orthopedics, and biosensors, as well as pharmaceutical product development. This is an important reference source for biomaterials scientists and plant scientists looking to increase their understanding of how photosynthesized nanomaterials can be used in biomedical applications.
- Outlines the significance of phytochemicals in nanomaterial biosynthesis for sustainable applications
- Explores the efficiency of phytosynthesized nanomaterials in various biomedical applications, including cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular ailment treatment, drug delivery, antimicrobial agents, orthopedics and biosensors
- Assesses the potential limitations of phytosynthesized nanomaterials and ways to mitigate these challenges for emerging applications, including wound healing plasters, nanorobots, artificial organs and antimicrobial textiles
Materials science and engineering
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Phytochemical-based approaches for the synthesis of nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Phytosynthesis of nanomaterials
- 1.3: Phytochemical extraction methods
- 1.4: Nanomaterials synthesized via plant extracts
- 1.5: Future perspectives
- 1.6: Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- 2: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials—NextGen material for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Applications of phytosynthesized NPs
- 2.3: Anisotropic metal nanoparticles in biomedical applications
- 2.4: Toxicity of phytosynthesized metal/metal oxide nanoparticles
- 2.5: Conclusions and future outlook
- References
- 3: Phytosynthesized nanoparticles for cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: The overview of phytosynthesized NPs
- 3.3: Phytosynthesized NP-based cancer therapies
- 3.4: Phytosynthesized NPs as cancer diagnostic tools
- 3.5: Future outlook
- 3.6: Conclusion
- References
- 4: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for diabetes treatment
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus
- 4.3: Current diabetes management strategies
- 4.4: Nanotherapeutic applications for diabetes
- 4.5: Future perspectives and challenges
- 4.6: Conclusion
- References
- 5: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cardiovascular applications
- Abstract
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cardiovascular tissue engineering applications
- 5.3: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cardiovascular treatment and cardiovascular disease diagnosis
- 5.4: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cardiovascular stent preparation
- 5.5: Future perspectives
- 5.6: Conclusion
- References
- 6: Phytosynthesized nanoparticles for antimicrobial treatment
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Antimicrobial activity of phytosynthesized nanomaterials
- 6.3: Antimicrobial phytosynthesized nanomaterial-coated fabrics
- 6.4: Antimicrobial mechanisms of phytosynthesized nanomaterials
- 6.5: Future perspectives and conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- 7: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Emergence of green nanotechnology
- 7.3: Conventional nanotechnology
- 7.4: Pharmaceutical applications of nanotechnology
- 7.5: Challenges
- 7.6: Future directions
- 7.7: Conclusion
- References
- 8: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials: Applications in biosensors for disease prognosis and diagnosis
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cancer diagnosis
- 8.3: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for diabetes diagnosis
- 8.4: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for diagnosis of other diseases
- 8.5: Future perspective
- 8.6: Conclusion
- References
- 9: Phytosynthesized nanoparticles for orthopedic applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Phytosynthesis of NPs for bone cancer therapy
- 9.3: Phytosynthesized NPs for bone tissue engineering
- 9.4: Phytosynthesized NPs for dental application
- 9.5: Phytosynthesized NPs for arthritis treatment
- 9.6: Conclusions and future outlook
- References
- 10: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for the future
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Updates in phytosynthesized nanomaterials
- 10.3: Current limitations of phytosynthesized nanomaterials
- 10.4: Phytosynthesized nanomaterials for future applications
- 10.5: Regulations for phytosynthesized nanomaterials
- 10.6: Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 10, 2023
- No. of pages (Paperback): 276
- No. of pages (eBook): 276
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128243732
- eBook ISBN: 9780128243947
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Genevieve Dable-Tupas
Genevieve Dable Tupas, MD, MMCE, FPPS, FPSECP is an Associate Professor at the Research Center, College of Medicine, Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc, Davao City, Philippines. Her research interests include natural products research, clinical epidemiology, and their translation to benefit the community.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Research Center, College of Medicine, Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc, Davao City, PhilippinesMK
Michael K Danquah
Dr. Danquah is a full Professor and the Director of Chemical Engineering Program at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, United States. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Chartered Scientist (CSci) and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Dr. Danquah’s research focuses on the utilization of bioprocess and biomolecular engineering principles to develop emerging biopharmaceuticals, biosensing and molecular separation systems; environmental bioremediation systems; and biofuels and bio-products. Dr. Danquah’s research findings are well published and cited with over 230 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, conference publications and technical reports. His research has also resulted in intellectual properties and patent applications, large-scale manufacturing plants, and commercialized products and formulations.
Affiliations and expertise
Chemical Engineering Department, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, USAJJ
Jaison Jeevanandam
Dr. Jaison Jeevanandam is currently working as a senior researcher in Centro De Quimica Da Madeira (CQM – Center for Chemistry), University of Madeira, Portugal. He obtained his Ph.D. in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science from Curtin University, Malaysia. He has experience in nanoparticle synthesis, especially in the green synthesis using plant extracts, characterization, cytotoxic analysis of nanoparticles, and in vitro analysis in diabetic models. His current research focuses on the application of nanobiotechnology in the development of nanoformulations for drug delivery systems. He has won several awards, including ‘Best teacher award 2019’ from Academy of competitive exam and research training (ACERT, Chennai), India; Gold medal in 3rd World Invention Innovation Contest (WiC) in 2017 from Korea Invention News (South Korea); Special honor of invention award, 3rd World Invention Innovation Contest (WiC) in 2017 from Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS) (Canada). Dr. Jaison has authored +50 articles. Further, Dr. Jaison serves as a journal editor for Bio-integration (China) and International Archives of Biomedical and Engineering Sciences (India), as well as an invited editor for special issue in applied sciences (MDPI), Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (Research topic coordinator) and Frontiers in molecular biosciences; and reviewer for 10+ journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, CQM - Centro De Quimica Da Madeira, MMRG, Universidade Da Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, PortugalAS
Anandhakumar Sundaramurthy
Anandhakumar Sundaramurthy is an Associate Professor, at the SRM Research Institute, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India. His research interests are nano-carriers and thin film based drug delivery systems, stimuli responsive and remotely triggerable drug delivery systems, polymer synthesis by CROP polymerization, nanoparticle synthesis, and polymeric scaffolds.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, SRM Research Institute, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, IndiaKX
Kei Xian
Tan Kei Xian has graduated with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Curtin University Australia, major in Chemical Engineering (specialize in Biomedical and Biomaterial Engineering). She is a Research Scientist and Engineer with years of professional experience in both academia and industry, focusing in her areas of expertise such as targeted pharmaceutical drug delivery, medical bioscience, materials science, bioprocessing, biopackaging, nutraceutical, and skin delivery formulation. With her career journey as a Scientist, Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researcher, she has published over 25 ISI-indexed research articles, review papers, book chapters and conference papers. She has more than 7 years of research experiences and 3 years of teaching experiences. Previously she graduated with Honours degree in Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience) programme from Monash University. She is a recipient of 3 sponsorships including Fundamental Research Grant Scheme from Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, Curtin Chemical Engineering Department Research Sponsorship, and Public Services Department (JPA) Scholarship.
She is now working as a Lead Bioprocess Scientist with Esco Aster, Singapore, involving in the technical support, product development, registration, and regulatory affairs under GMP settings.
Affiliations and expertise
Lead Bioprocess Scientist, Esco Aster, SingaporeRead Emerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications on ScienceDirect