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Fundamentals of Microbial Nanotechnology and Its Applications

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sukhvinder Singh Purewal, Neha Srivastava, Avneet Kaur
  • Language: English

Fundamentals of Microbial Nanotechnology and Its Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly evolving field of microbial nanotechnology, bridging microb… Read more

Description

Fundamentals of Microbial Nanotechnology and Its Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly evolving field of microbial nanotechnology, bridging microbiology and nanoscience to address today’s environmental, industrial, and biomedical challenges. This book explores the fundamental mechanisms of microbial synthesis, detailing green and sustainable practices, advanced methodologies, and the physicochemical characterization of nanoparticles. By highlighting microbial systems, including bacteria, fungi, extremophiles, and algae, it examines their potential to produce metallic nanoparticles, carbon dots, and magnetic materials, alongside hybrid systems that combine polymers, carbon-based materials, and metals. The chapters also review important environmental and health-related issues, discussing eco-friendly synthesis methods, heavy metal remediation, antimicrobial innovations, and drug delivery systems. With a comprehensive overview of the foundational principles and emerging applications of microbial nanotechnology, this book is as a valuable reference for researchers and scientists developing novel bio-nanotechnological applications or seeking to scale up production techniques.

Key features

  • Discusses synthesis processes, mechanisms, and green practices related to microbial nanotechnology, as well as characterization methods and scaling-up strategies, to guide readers in practical applications
  • Explores cutting-edge advancements in environmental remediation, drug delivery, antimicrobial materials, and industrial applications
  • Highlights eco-friendly practices, showcasing microbial systems as sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to conventional nanotechnology methods

Readership

Academic researchers, scientists, and advanced students in nanotechnology, biotechnology, and applied microbiology.

Table of contents

1. Microbial nanotechnology: A brief introduction and concepts

2. Green and sustainable practices

3. Microbial synthesis: methods and innovations

4. Carbon dots nanoparticles synthesis by microbes

5. Magnetic microbial nanoparticles

6. Hybrid and multi-functional microbial nanoparticles

7. Physicochemical characterisation of microbial nanoparticles

8. Intracellular and Extracellular Microbial Enzymes and Their Role in Nanoparticle Synthesis

9. Nanoparticles from extremophiles.

10. Mechanisms of synthesis of nanoparticles by bacteria

11. Fungal-mediated synthesis of microbial nanoparticles

12. Role of green and brown algae in nanoparticle production.

13. Enzymatic pathways and catalytic roles

14. Role of microbial biofilms in nanoparticle production

15. Microbial nanotechnology for water purification and environmental remediation

16. Development of antimicrobial food packaging

17. Role in drug delivery and Potential Biomedical Applications

18. Nanoparticles from Gut Microbes: Potential Biomedical Applications

19. Regulatory and safety considerations in microbial nanotechnology

20. Industrial and commercial scale production of microbial nanoparticles

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Sukhvinder Singh Purewal

Dr. Sukhvinder Singh Purewal is currently an Assistant Professor at the University Centre for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India. Awarded a Major Research Project from the SEED Division, Department of Science and Technology (DST) in 2018, his research interests include solid-state fermentation, extraction of bioactive compounds, antioxidants, and fruit processing. With over 50 research papers published in international journals, Dr. Purewal has received best poster awards at various conferences. In 2023, he was honored with the “Young Scientist Award” by the Association of Microbiologists of India for his contributions to food microbiology.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University, India

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Neha Srivastava

Dr. Neha Srivastava is a Research Scientist in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi. She completed her PhD in 2016 from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Engineering at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), India, specializing in bioenergy.

Dr. Srivastava has published several research articles in peer-reviewed journals and holds three patents, along with one technology transfer. Throughout her career, she has received six Young Scientist Awards in recognition of her contributions to the field.

Currently, her research interests encompass biofuels production, microbial bioprocessing, and enzyme technologies.

Affiliations and expertise
Research Scientist, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, India

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Avneet Kaur

Dr. Avneet Kaur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Chandigarh University, India. Her doctoral research focused on two distinct areas: first, the thermophysical and theoretical investigation of binary mixtures of choline-based ionic liquids with hydrogen bond donor solvents, such as water, straight-chain alcohols, and alkane diols, which have potential industrial applications. Second, she explored the fabrication of choline-based ionic liquid-assisted nanostructures for the electrochemical sensing of pollutants, positioning them as innovative solutions for various engineering and industrial processes. In 2023, Dr. Kaur received the Best Poster Award at a national conference. She is also an active life member of the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA).
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University, India