Engineered Nanostructures for Therapeutics and Biomedical Applications
- 1st Edition - August 31, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Ajeet Kumar Kaushik, Sandeep Kumar, Ganga Ram Chaudhary
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 2 4 0 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 2 2 1 - 7
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Request a sales quoteEngineered Nanostructures for Therapeutics and Biomedical Applications offers a single reference for a diverse biomedical readership to learn about the application of nanotechnology in biomedicine and biomedical engineering, from past developments to current research and future prospects. This book sets out a broad selection of biomedical and therapeutic applications for nanostructures, including bioimaging, nanorobotics, orthopedics, and tissue engineering, offering a useful, multidisciplinary approach. Each chapter discusses challenges faced in each discipline, including limiting factors, biocompatibility, and toxicity, thus enabling the reader to make informed decisions in their research.
This book is a comprehensive, broad overview of the role and significance of nanomaterials and their composites that also includes discussions of key aspects in the field of biomedicine. It will be of significant interest to academics and researchers in materials science and engineering, biomedicine and biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, pharmaceutics, bioimaging, and nanorobotics.
- Provides a broad overview of the many applications of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in biomedicine and engineering
- Offers a multidisciplinary approach that will appeal to a diverse readership, including those in biomedical engineering, materials science, biomedicine, and pharmaceutics
- Includes challenges faced and limiting factors for each application, allowing readers to make an informed decision when using nanomaterials in their research
Academics and researchers in materials science and engineering, as well as biomedicine and biomedical engineering.
Chemical engineering, pharmaceutics, bioimaging, nanorobotics
Chemical engineering, pharmaceutics, bioimaging, nanorobotics
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- 1. Engineered nanostructures: an introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Role of nanotechnology in medical science
- 1.3 Types of nanostructures for medical applications
- 1.4 Shape controlled engineered (hybrid) nanostructures for biomedical applications
- 1.5 Challenges of therapeutic and biomedical applications
- 1.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 2. Fluorescent inorganic nanoparticles for bioimaging and therapeutic applications
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Fluorescent inorganic nanoparticles
- 2.3 Fluorescent inorganic nanoparticles in bioimaging
- 2.4 Fluorescent inorganic nanoparticles in therapy
- 2.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 3. Quantum dots and conjugated metal-organic frameworks for targeted drug delivery and bioimaging of cancer
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Mechanics of quantum dot: A general architecture
- 3.3 Metal-organic framework: a dynamic coordination polymer
- 3.4 Designing strategy for QD@MOF nanocomposites
- 3.5 Different characterization techniques
- 3.6 Potential of QD@MOF composite for drug delivery
- 3.7 Multifunctional QD@MOF composites for bioimaging applications
- 3.8 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 4. Carbon-based nanogels as a synergistic platform for bioimaging and drug delivery
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Properties of C-hNgs
- 4.3 Classification of C-hNgs
- 4.4 Synthesis of carbon nanomaterial-functionalized carbon-based nanogels
- 4.5 Conclusion
- References
- 5. Graphene oxides and derivatives for biomedical applications: drug delivery/gene delivery, bioimaging, and therapeutics
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Graphene oxide and its derivatives
- 5.3 Characterization of graphene oxide
- 5.4 Derivatives of graphene oxide
- 5.5 Drug delivery/gene delivery
- 5.6 Bioimaging
- 5.7 Graphene-based nanomaterials in bioimaging
- 5.8 Theranostics
- 5.9 Conclusion
- References
- 6. Self-assembled polymeric nanostructures: a promising platform for bioimaging and therapeutic applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 What is self-assembly?
- 6.3 Self-assembled polymeric nanostructures (SAPNs)
- References
- 7. Nanofibrous scaffolds for tissue engineering processes
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Self-assembly
- 7.3 Electrospinning
- 7.4 Phase separation
- 7.5 Perspective and future directions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 8. Design and testing of nanobiomaterials for orthopedic implants
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Role of nanobiomaterials for orthopedic implants
- 8.3 Nanotechnology for tissue-engineered bones and nanoscaffolds for improved bone grafts and implants
- 8.4 Spinal implants
- 8.5 Nanotechnology for fracture repair (internal fixation devices)
- 8.6 Nanotechnology for arthoplasty
- 8.7 Nanomaterials modified orthopedic implants for prevention of orthopedic infections
- 8.8 Nanotechnology driven implants for anticancer application in orthopedics
- 8.9 Future scopes and challenges
- References
- 9. Drug-releasing nano-bioimplants: from basics to current progress
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Classification of nano-bioimplants
- 9.3 Processing and characterization of bio-implants
- 9.4 Applications of nano-bioimplants
- 9.5 Impact of nano-bioimplants
- 9.6 Recent trends and challenges in nano-bioimplants
- 9.7 Future aspects of nano-bioimplants
- 9.8 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Mobile nanorobotics for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Nanorobots in diagnosis/sensing and detoxification
- 10.3 Nanorobots in drug delivery
- 10.4 Nanorobots in surgery
- 10.5 Biomolecular nanorobots
- 10.6 Conclusion, gaps, and future prospects
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 11. Opportunities, challenges, and future prospects of engineered nanostructures for therapeutics and biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 11.1 Nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine—a success story
- 11.2 Pitfalls and challenges
- 11.3 Future of engineered nanostructures in medicine
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 31, 2022
- No. of pages (Paperback): 344
- No. of pages (eBook): 344
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128212400
- eBook ISBN: 9780128232217
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Ajeet Kumar Kaushik
Dr. Ajeet Kaushik is Associate Professor at the NanoBioTech Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University, USA. He is the recipient of various reputed awards for his service in the area of nano-biotechnology for health care. He has edited seven books, written more than 100 international research peer reviewed publications, and has three patents in the area of nanomedicine and smart biosensors for personalized health care. In the course of his research, Dr. Kaushik has been engaged in the design and development of various electro-active nanostructures for electrochemical biosensor and nanomedicine for health care. His research interests include nanobiotechnology, analytical systems, design and develop nanostructures, nano-carries for drug delivery, nano-therapeutics for CNS diseases, on-demand site-specific release of therapeutic agents, exploring personalized nanomedicines, biosensors, point-of-care sensing devices, and related areas of health care monitoring.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Chemistry, NanoBioTech Laboratory, Health System Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University, USASK
Sandeep Kumar
Dr. Sandeep Kumar is a researcher of international recognition and has received his PhD degree from Panjab University, Chandigarh. His current research interest includes synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, nano-carriers for healthcare applications; nanomaterials based sensors, biomaterials and nanotoxicity. Dr. Kumar has published more than 150 research papers in international journals of repute and also has patents to his credit. Dr. Kumar has international and national sponsored research projects from numerous funding agencies. Dr. Kumar has been rewarded with “Haryana Yuva Vigyan Ratna Award” and “Water Advanced Research and Innovation Fellow” for undertaking research work at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA. Dr. Kumar visited Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea; University of Florence, Italy as a visiting Professor and also Australia, UK, Scotland, Germany, Spain, France, Belgium etc under different supporting schemes of Govt of India.
Affiliations and expertise
Head of Department, Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, IndiaGR
Ganga Ram Chaudhary
Dr G R Chaudhary is currently working as Professor at Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Dr Chaudhary has focused his research for the past 15 years in emerging research areas of green technologies, novel healthcare formulations, catalysis, nanomaterials-based sensors, molecular recognition/reorganizational behavior and emerging materials for biological applications. The work carried out by Dr Chaudhary in above areas has been published in numerous reputed international journals having high impact factor. Dr Chaudhary is well connected to international research groups with similar research interests.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemistry & Director, Suphisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IndiaRead Engineered Nanostructures for Therapeutics and Biomedical Applications on ScienceDirect