Handbook of Nanomaterials, Volume 2

Biomedicine, Environment, Food, and Agriculture

1st Edition - January 1, 2024
Editors: Muhammad Imran Malik, Dilshad Hussain, Muhammad Raza Shah, Dong-Sheng Guo
Language: English
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Handbook of Nanomaterials, Volume Two: Biomedicine, Environment, Food, and Agriculture offers a comprehensive resource that introduces the role of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in a broad range of areas, covering fundamentals, methods, and applications. Dedicated sections focus on key applications across biomedicine, environmental remediation, food, agriculture, and other areas. Detailed, but concise information is provided on a specific application, and other key state-of-the-art technologies such as biomimetic nanotechnology and nanotechnology in 3D printing are included. In the final part of the book, there is in-depth coverage of environmental and regulatory issues relating to nanotechnology. This book will be of great interest to researchers and advanced students approaching nanotechnology from a range of disciplines, including materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, electronics, energy, biomedicine, environmental science, food science, and agriculture, as well as scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in the use of nanomaterials across a range of industries.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Nanomaterials in theranostics
Abstract
1.1 Biomedical imaging
1.2 Cancer therapy
1.3 Composition and design of theranostic nanomaterials
1.4 Metallic nanomaterials for theranostics
1.5 Carbon-based nanomaterials for theranostics
1.6 Polymer-based nanomaterials for theranostics
1.7 Other inorganic nanomaterials for theranostics
1.8 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 2. Nanomaterials in separation science
Abstract
2.1 Separation
2.2 Nanomaterials in separation sciences
2.3 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 3. Optical fiber biosensors and lab-on-a-device/chip
Abstract
3.1 Nanomaterials
3.2 Nanotechnology in optical fiber biosensors
3.3 Nanotechnology in lab-on-a-device/chip
References
Chapter 4. DNA nanotechnology for diagnostic applications
Abstract
4.1 DNA-based functional nanostructures
4.2 Diagnostic applications of DNA aptamers and DNAzymes
4.3 Diagnostic applications of DNA polyhedra and DNA nanostructures formed by DNA origami
4.4 Diagnostic applications of molecular beacons and DNA machines
4.5 Diagnostic applications of functional DNA nanoparticles, DNA nanogels, and DNA microgels
4.6 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 5. Nanosensors for point-of-care diagnosis
Abstract
Key points
5.1 Electrochemical nanosensors for POC diagnosis
5.2 Colorimetric nanosensors for POC diagnosis
5.3 Fluorescent nanosensors for POC diagnosis
5.4 Chemiluminescent nanosensors for POC diagnosis
5.5 Magnetic nanosensors for POC diagnosis
5.6 Flexible wearable nanosensors for POC diagnosis
5.7 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 6. Nanobiointerface
Abstract
6.1 Classification of nanomaterials
6.2 Properties of nanomaterials
6.3 Biological aspects of nanomaterials
6.4 Summary and outlook
Future perspectives
References
Chapter 7. Nanomaterials in forensics
Abstract
7.1 Examples of forensic sciences
7.2 Nanoforensics
7.3 Applications of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in forensics
7.4 Nanotoxicity
7.5 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 8. Nanobiosensing disease diagnostics for in vivo applications
Abstract
8.1 What are biosensors?
8.2 Nanobiosensors
8.3 Nanobiosensing technique for disease diagnostics
8.4 Biomarker detection
8.5 Label-free detection
8.6 Nanoparticle-based bio-barcode detection
8.7 Nanotechnology-based diagnostic approaches for various diseases
8.8 Optical biosensing technique
8.9 Diagnostic of infectious diseases
8.10 Diagnostic of neurological disorders
8.11 Nanotechnology-based in vivo diagnostic of Alzheimer’s disease
8.12 Nanoparticles for molecular diagnostic and their safety
8.13 Current trends in biosensing disease diagnostics and prospects
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 9. Nanoparticles in fingerprint science
Abstract
9.1 Types of nanoparticles used for latent fingerprint development
9.2 Synthesis of nanoparticles
9.3 Application of nanoparticles in fingerprint science
9.4 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 10. Nanomaterials as antimicrobial agents
Abstract
10.1 Antimicrobial agents and their mode of resistance
10.2 Use of nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents
10.3 Types of nanoparticles
10.4 Antiinfectious nanoparticles
10.5 Summary and outlook
References
Further reading
Chapter 11. Nanomedicine
Abstract
11.1 Nanomedicine platforms
11.2 Physiochemical parameters of nanomedicines
11.3 Key concepts in nanomedicine for cancer therapy
11.4 Current challenges of nanomedicines
11.5 Summary and outlook
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 12. Nanomaterials in drug delivery
Abstract
12.1 Liposomes
12.2 Polymers
12.3 Supramolecules
12.4 Porous nanomaterials
12.5 Bio-based nanomaterials
12.6 Drug release by nanocarriers
12.7 Advantages of nanomaterials for drug delivery
12.8 Administration of nanocarriers
12.9 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 13. Nanomaterials in bone tissue engineering
Abstract
Abbreviations
13.1 Human bone
13.2 Bone tissue engineering
13.3 Biomimetic nanomaterials in bone tissue engineering
13.4 Challenges and future perspectives of nanomaterials
13.5 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 14. Organic-based nanomaterials for regenerative medicine
Abstract
14.1 Classification of new nanoscale materials: organic-based nanomaterials
14.2 General properties of organic nanomaterials
14.3 Major organic nanomaterials used in regenerative medicine
14.4 Synthesis methods of organic nanomaterials
14.5 Applications of organic nanomaterials in regenerative medicine
14.6 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 15. Cationic polymer-based nanoparticles in cancer vaccines
Abstract
Abbreviations
15.1 Cationic polymers
15.2 Cationic polymer-based nanovaccines
15.3 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 16. Nanomaterials in cancer treatment
Abstract
16.1 Working with different types of anticancer drugs
16.2 Strategies for controlled drug release
16.3 Regulating the expression of P-gp
16.4 Targeting subcellular organelles
16.5 Nanomaterial-based gene therapy
16.6 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 17. Interface of β-strands guides self-assembly of peptides into well-defined nanomaterials
Abstract
17.1 β-sheets as assembling building blocks
17.2 Linear β-sheets
17.3 β-Hairpin peptides
17.4 Cyclic peptides
17.5 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 18. Nanomaterials in cosmetics
Abstract
18.1 Role of nanoparticles in cosmetics
18.2 Type of nanomaterials used in cosmetics
18.3 Safety considerations
18.4 Regulatory considerations of nanoparticles in cosmetics
18.5 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 19. Nanomaterials in marine science
Abstract
19.1 Preparation of nanoparticles using marine resources
19.2 Mechanism of nanoparticle synthesis
19.3 Application of nanoparticles
19.4 Summary and outlook
Acknowledgments and funding
References
Chapter 20. Nanomaterials in water purification/desalination
Abstract
20.1 Approaches applied for water remediation
20.2 Materials used for water remediation
20.3 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 21. Nanomaterials in gas separations
Abstract
21.1 Nanomaterials for separation of gases
21.2 Challenges and limitations of nanofiller-based MMM in gas separation
21.3 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 22. Nanomaterials in environmental sensors
Abstract
22.1 Nanomaterial-based sensing applications in environmental monitoring
22.2 Zero-dimensional nanomaterials
22.3 One-dimensional nanomaterials
22.4 Two-dimensional nanomaterials
22.5 Advantages of nanomaterials in environmental sensing
22.6 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 23. Nanomaterials in electrochemical nitrate reduction
Abstract
23.1 Nitrate conversion pathways
23.2 Detection methods and evaluation parameters
23.3 Electrocatalysts for nitrate reduction
23.4 Modification strategies
23.5 Zn-nitrate battery
23.6 Conclusion and perspective
References
Chapter 24. Nanomaterials in artificial photosynthesis
Abstract
24.1 Electrochemical conversion of CO2
24.2 Photochemical and photoelectrochemical conversion
24.3 Summary and outlook
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 25. Nanobiotechnology
Abstract
25.1 Nano-bio junction
25.2 Nanotechnology in agriculture
25.3 Nanobiotechnology in the food industry
25.4 Commercial nanotechnology products
25.5 Safety challenges of nanotechnology-based products
25.6 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 26. Nanomaterials in food contact materials
Abstract
26.1 Food packaging process
26.2 Definitions of nanomaterials
26.3 Papers as packaging material
26.4 Metals and glass as packaging materials
26.5 Nanomaterials as food packaging materials
26.6 Migration of nanoparticles from food contact materials
26.7 Possible health risks associated with nanoparticle as food packaging materials
26.8 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 27. Nanomaterials in environment: release, compartmental transformation, and nanotoxicity
Abstract
27.1 Release of manufactured nanoparticles into the natural environment
27.2 Transport and the fate of manufactured nanoparticles in the environmental compartments
27.3 Nanotoxicity and bioaccumulation potential of manufactured nanoparticles
27.4 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 28. Safety measures, regulations, ethical, and legal issues for nanomaterials
Abstract
28.1 Aspects of the technology underlying nanomaterials
28.2 Risk management for human natural health, and safety
28.3 Modeling flows and concentrations of nine manufactured nanomaterials in the Danish surroundings
28.4 The regulation of nanomaterials for everyday life: environment, food, biomedicine, and clinical application
28.5 Approaches of democratic governments to nanotechnology
28.6 Novelty of nanomaterials
28.7 International legal framework
28.8 Regulation debate
28.9 Comeback from governments all over the world
28.10 Summary and outlook
References
Index

Muhammad Imran Malik

Dr. Muhammad Imran Malik is an Associate Professor at the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan. He received his doctorate in polymer chemistry at Karl-Franzens-Universitäte, Graz, Austria, in 2009, and subsequently worked as a post-doctoral research scientist, at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and at POSTECH, in South Korea, with his research focusing on analytical polymer science. In 2012, he joined the International Center of Chemical and Biological Sciences at the University of Karachi as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Malik’s main research interests are the synthesis of novel polymeric architectures and the development of comprehensive analytical methods for polymers, as well as polymer-stabilized nanoparticles and their applications, such as sensors, drug delivery, molecularly imprinted polymers, and organic solar cells. Dr. Malik has authored or co-authored more than 80 peer reviewed publications, 6 chapters in edited books, one authored book, and one edited book, as well as one US patent.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan

Dilshad Hussain

Dr. Dilshad Hussain is an Assistant Professor at the LEJ Nanotechnology Centre, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan. In 2018, he completed his PhD in chemistry at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, and in 2019, he worked as a post-doc at the University of Tours, in France. His research work is focused on functional nanomaterials, composite nanomaterials, and surface modification of nanomaterials, for sensing, catalysis, and proteomic applications. Dr. Hussain has published 52 research papers in well-reputed international journals, as well as one patent and two book chapters in the evaluation process. He has won two national research awards, for Best Research Paper and Research Productivity.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, LEJ Nanotechnology Centre, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan

Muhammad Raza Shah

Muhammad Raza Shah is a full professor at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan. He is also the Head of the Center for Bioequivalence Studies and Clinical Research. He is a recipient of several awards, including the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Award from the President of Pakistan, the Salam Prize, the Professor Atta ur Rahman Gold Medal, and the Dr M Raziuddin Siddiqi Prize, by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, for scientists under 40 years of age, in the field of chemistry. Professor Shah has authored six books and edited four books, in addition to contributing over 350 peer-reviewed journal papers. One of his authored books was declared as best book of 2017 by the Government of Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry University, Karachi, Pakistan

Dong-Sheng Guo

Dong-Sheng Guo is Full Professor at the College of Chemistry, Nankai University, China. He obtained his PhD degree from Nankai University under the guidance of Prof. Yu Liu in 2006, before joining Prof. Liu's group as a faculty member in the College of Chemistry. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2008, and Professor in 2013. His current research interest is in supramolecular biomedical materials. The Guo group takes advantage of molecular recognition and self-assembly of calixarenes to engineer new smart biomaterials to achieve precision medicine. Prof. Guo was selected as the National Leader in Science and Technology Innovation (2019) and Youth Science and Technology Innovation Leader (2018) by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and for the Science Funds for Excellent Youth (2013) from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He also won the Tianjin Natural Science Award (first ranked) in 2015, and is now a senior member of the Chinese Chemical Society. Prof. Guo has published more than 130 research papers in well-reputed international journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, China