Handbook of Microbial Nanotechnology

Handbook of Microbial Nanotechnology is a collection of the most recent scientific advancements in the fundamental application of microbial nanotechnology across various sectors. This comprehensive handbook highlights the vast subject areas of microbial nanotechnology and its potential applications in food, pharmacology, water, environmental remediation, etc. This book will serve as an excellent reference handbook for researchers and students in the food sciences, materials sciences, biotechnology, microbiology and in the pharmaceutical fields.

Microbial nanotechnology is taking part in creating development and innovation in various sectors. Despite the participation of microbial nanotechnology in modern development, there are some hindrances. The lack of information, the possibility of adverse impacts on the environment, human health, safety and sustainability are still a challenge. This handbook addresses these challenges.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
About the editor
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Microbial nanotechnology–based approaches for wound healing and infection control
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Wound healing and infection control: an insight
1.3 Use of nanotechnology in wound healing and infection control
1.4 Microbial synthesis of nanomaterials
1.5 Methods of microbial-based green synthesis of nanomaterials
1.6 Microbially synthesized nanomaterials for wound healing and infection control
1.7 Antibacterial mechanisms of metal-based nanoparticles
1.8 Conclusions and future outlook
References
Chapter 2. Cancer therapeutics with microbial nanotechnology-based approaches
Abstract
2.1 Introduction of cancer, current state, treatments, and limitations
2.2 Introduction of nanoparticles, advantages, properties, synthesis pathways, and the emerging use of microbial synthesis
2.3 Synthesis pathways and general characteristics
2.4 Direct therapeutic mechanisms (nanoparticles as therapy)
2.5 Indirect therapeutic mechanism
2.6 Current challenges and prospects in clinical translation
2.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Nanotechnological interventions for the detection of pathogens through surface marker recognition
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Biomarkers exposed on the surface of microorganisms
3.3 Conventional methods
3.4 Switching from conventional to nanotechnological approach
3.5 Conclusion and future prospects
Acknowledgement
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 4. An overview of microbial calcite nanoparticle generation in self-healing concrete: its potential, advantages, and limitations as a green building material
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Constituents of microbial concrete
4.3 Implantation of healing agents and precipitation process inside the matrix
4.4 Performance and enhancement of bioconcrete properties
4.5 Potential of bioconcrete in the construction industry
4.6 Advantages and disadvantages
4.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Nanobiosensors for detection of bacteria: an overview of fiber-optics and Raman spectroscopy based biosensors
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Biosensors for pathogen detection
5.3 Optical biosensors and methods
5.4 Nanomaterial enhanced biosensors
5.5 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 6. Utilization of flow cytometry in nanomaterial/bionanomaterial detection
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Flow cytometer: principles and instrumentation
6.3 Flow cytometry and its applications in research
6.4 Nanotechnology and flow cytometry
6.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Utilization of Raman spectroscopy in nanomaterial/bionanomaterial detection
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Raman: principle and instrumentation
7.3 Detecting nanoparticles in cells using Raman spectroscopy
7.4 Detecting nanoparticles in cells using Raman spectroscopy
7.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Nanotechnology based Pathogen identification through surface marker identification
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Nanotechnological advancement in pathogen identification
8.3 Trends and challenges
8.4 Conclusion
Abbreviation
References
Chapter 9. Microalgae nanotechnology and drug development
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Microalgae production of metallic nanoparticles
9.3 Microalgae production of biomolecules for pharmaceutical applications
9.4 Microalgae as facilitating technologies
9.5 Summary and conclusions
References
Chapter 10. Regulations and risk assessment of microbial green nanotechnology
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Microbial green synthesis of nanomaterials
10.3 Life cycle assessment of nanomaterials: environmental and health risk assessment
10.4 Influencing factors in toxicity of green nanomaterials
10.5 Challenges on safety assessment
10.6 Global regulatory aspects on microbial green nanotechnology
10.7 Conclusion and future trends/Green Nano Policy recommendations
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of interest
References
Chapter 11. Nanoparticles as antibacterial agent for dental restorative materials and their antibacterial activity evaluation
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Nanoparticles as fillers in restorative materials
11.3 Surface morphology and roughness of restorative materials with different filler sizes
11.4 A study of surface roughness relation with bacterial accumulation
11.5 Nanoparticles as antibacterial agents and their mechanisms
11.6 Antibacterial evaluation technique
11.7 Microscopy cellular structure of the microbes
References
Chapter 12. Green synthesis of nanomaterials
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Synthesis of nanomaterials
12.3 Green chemistry
12.4 Methods of synthesizing nanomaterials employing green routes
12.5 Synthesis of nanomaterials with plants
12.6 Synthesis of nanomaterials through microbes
12.7 Microwave
12.8 Sonochemical method
12.9 Synthesis from waste
12.10 Synthesis of nanomaterials by using solvents
12.11 Conclusions
References
Chapter 13. Antimicrobial nanocoating for food industry
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Coating
13.3 Widely used nanocoating antimicrobial materials
13.4 Some potential convertible materials for obtaining nanomaterials
13.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Antiviral potential of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Use of nanotechnology for antiviral therapeutics
14.3 Bioengineering of silver nanomaterials using biological resources
14.4 Green-synthesized silver nanoparticles for antiviral therapeutics: A mechanistic approach
14.5 Conclusions and future outlook
References
Chapter 15. Microbial nanotechnology in food industry: antimicrobial packaging
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Drawbacks of existing packaging materials
15.3 Role of nano research in the food industry
15.4 Food packaging
15.5 Shelf life or preservation of food material
15.6 Toxicological and safety aspects of nanotechnology in food packaging
15.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 16. Microbial bio-based polymer nanocomposite for food industry applications
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Nanotechnology applications in food industry
16.3 Application of polymer nanocomposites in food industry
16.4 Bio-based polymer applications in food industry (nanocomposite)
16.5 Polyhydroxybutyrate
16.6 Bacterial cellulose
16.7 Polylactic acid
16.8 Curdlan, gellan gum, k-carrageenan, and xanthan gum nanocomposite
16.9 Microbial biopolymeric nanocomposites’ role in the food packaging
16.10 Safety and regulation issues of NPs
16.11 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 17. Pathogen identification through surface marker recognition methods
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Components of nanoparticles involved in pathogen detection
17.3 Biosensors
17.4 Pathogen identification through surface marker recognition
17.5 Future perspectives
References
Chapter 18. Microbial nanotechnology in cancer therapy
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Microbial nanotechnology
18.3 Microbial nanotechnology in immunotherapy
18.4 Microbial nanoformulations
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 19. Green synthesized nanomaterials for greener environment
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Environmental pollutants: chemical and molecular classification
19.3 Environmental pollutants: effect on human health
19.4 Limitation of conventional remediation techniques
19.5 Nano-bioremediation: a modern approach of using green synthesized nanomaterials in environmental remediation
19.6 Mechanism of nano-remediation
19.7 Conclusion
19.8 Future outlook
References
Chapter 20. Enzymes incorporated nanotechnology for wastewater treatment
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Enzymes
20.3 Types of enzymes used for wastewater treatment
20.4 Enzyme integrated nanoparticle for wastewater treatment
20.5 Delivery of enzyme by using nanoparticle for wastewater treatment
20.6 Applications of enzyme-based nanomaterials
20.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 21. Microbes incorporated nanomaterials for water purification
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Microbial synthesis of silver nanoparticles
21.3 Mechanism of microbially synthesized nanoparticles
21.4 Endophytic microbes—the biofactories of nanoparticles synthesis
21.5 Applications of nanomaterials on wastewater treatment/water purification
21.6 Use of microbially manufactured silver nanoparticles for water purification
21.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 22. Green nanotechnology for the environment
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Goals of green technology
22.3 Current scientific and technological advancements
22.4 Energy and environmental technology
22.5 Nano-enhanced green technologies
22.6 Nanomaterials in chemical industry
22.7 Impact on environmental filtration and remediation
22.8 Green nanotechnology for eco-friendly agriculture
22.9 Nanotechnology and air pollution
22.10 Nanotechnology for pollution prevention
22.11 Toxicity, risk assessment, and management
22.12 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 23. Atomic force microscopy as multifunctional microbial imaging and characterization platform
Abstract
23.1 Antibiotic resistance
23.2 Multifunctional microbial identification and imaging
23.3 Atomic force microscopy, multifunctional tool for biological sample characterization
23.4 Challenges
Acknowledgment
Credit: authorship contribution statement
References
Chapter 24. Role of microbial nanotechnology in energy devices
Abstract
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Microbial nanotechnology in energy sources
24.3 Microbial nanotechnology in energy conversion
24.4 Microbial nanotechnology in energy distribution
24.5 Microbial nanotechnology in energy usage or consumption
24.6 Microbial nanotechnology in energy storage
24.7 Biofuels
24.8 Conclusion
References
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Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain