Herbal Nanoparticles
Sources and Applications
- 1st Edition - February 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Santosh Kumar Upadhyay, Shalini Tiwari
- Language: English
Herbal Nanoparticles: Sources and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving field of herbal nanoparticles, which merges traditional plant-based medicine with i… Read more
Description
Description
Herbal Nanoparticles: Sources and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving field of herbal nanoparticles, which merges traditional plant-based medicine with innovative nanotechnology.
The book starts with an introduction to herbal nanoparticles, followed by detailed chapters on synthesis methods, botanical sources, and green approaches to nanoparticle production. It then explores physicochemical properties and advanced characterization techniques essential for understanding these particles.
The following chapters focus on practical applications, from crop improvement, enzyme technology, and waste valorization to drug delivery, targeted therapy, and treatment of various diseases such as cancer and neurological disorders. Safety, toxicology, and regulatory challenges are also discussed, along with dedicated chapters on the commercialization and future research directions.
With detailed discussions of formulation techniques, nanosafety, and practical applications in healthcare, agriculture, and biotechnology, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, and professionals interested in herbal nanotechnology and its applications across a wide range of fields.
The book starts with an introduction to herbal nanoparticles, followed by detailed chapters on synthesis methods, botanical sources, and green approaches to nanoparticle production. It then explores physicochemical properties and advanced characterization techniques essential for understanding these particles.
The following chapters focus on practical applications, from crop improvement, enzyme technology, and waste valorization to drug delivery, targeted therapy, and treatment of various diseases such as cancer and neurological disorders. Safety, toxicology, and regulatory challenges are also discussed, along with dedicated chapters on the commercialization and future research directions.
With detailed discussions of formulation techniques, nanosafety, and practical applications in healthcare, agriculture, and biotechnology, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, and professionals interested in herbal nanotechnology and its applications across a wide range of fields.
Key features
Key features
- Combines phytotherapy and nanotechnology in a single resource, providing a comprehensive understanding of herbal nanoparticles and their diverse applications across industries
- Includes up-to-date synthesis methods, safety considerations, and characterization tools relevant to daily lab work and product development.
- Discusses market trends, commercialization potential, and regulatory aspects
Readership
Readership
Researchers, scientists, advanced students, and professionals in the fields of nanotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Herbal Nanoparticles: Concept, Scope, and Importance
2. Popular methods for creating herbal nanoparticles
3. Botanical Sources of Nanoparticles: Identification and Extraction
4. Green Synthesis of Herbal Nanoparticles: Methodologies and Strategies
5. Physicochemical Properties of Herbal Nanoparticles
6. Characterization Techniques for Herbal Nanoparticles
7. Mechanism of nanoparticle action, challenges faced, tackling methodologies
8. Application of herbal nanoparticles in crop improvement strategies
9. Modulation of therapeutically important metabolites in medicinal plants by nanoparticle treatments
10. Herbal nanoparticles application in improving the nutraceutical potential of horticultural crops
11. Nanotechnology in plant waste valorization
12. Industrial application of herbal nanoparticles in enzyme technology
13. Nanoparticles and Bioactive Compounds in Herbal Medicine
14. Role of Herbal Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Systems
15. Herbal Nanoparticles for Targeted Therapy: Mechanisms and Applications
16. Nanoparticle-Mediated Enhanced Bioavailability of Herbal Compounds
17. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Herbal Nanoparticles
18. Herbal Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy
19. Herbal Nanoparticles in Neurological Disorders: Treatment and Management
20. Antimicrobial Properties of Herbal Nanoparticles
21. Toxicology and Safety Evaluation of Herbal Nanoparticles
22. Regulatory Challenges for Herbal Nanoparticles in Drug
23. Nanoparticle Encapsulation and Delivery of Herbal Extracts
24. Clinical Trials and Translational Studies of Herbal Nanoparticles
25. Commercialization and Future Directions of Herbal Nanoparticles
2. Popular methods for creating herbal nanoparticles
3. Botanical Sources of Nanoparticles: Identification and Extraction
4. Green Synthesis of Herbal Nanoparticles: Methodologies and Strategies
5. Physicochemical Properties of Herbal Nanoparticles
6. Characterization Techniques for Herbal Nanoparticles
7. Mechanism of nanoparticle action, challenges faced, tackling methodologies
8. Application of herbal nanoparticles in crop improvement strategies
9. Modulation of therapeutically important metabolites in medicinal plants by nanoparticle treatments
10. Herbal nanoparticles application in improving the nutraceutical potential of horticultural crops
11. Nanotechnology in plant waste valorization
12. Industrial application of herbal nanoparticles in enzyme technology
13. Nanoparticles and Bioactive Compounds in Herbal Medicine
14. Role of Herbal Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Systems
15. Herbal Nanoparticles for Targeted Therapy: Mechanisms and Applications
16. Nanoparticle-Mediated Enhanced Bioavailability of Herbal Compounds
17. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Herbal Nanoparticles
18. Herbal Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy
19. Herbal Nanoparticles in Neurological Disorders: Treatment and Management
20. Antimicrobial Properties of Herbal Nanoparticles
21. Toxicology and Safety Evaluation of Herbal Nanoparticles
22. Regulatory Challenges for Herbal Nanoparticles in Drug
23. Nanoparticle Encapsulation and Delivery of Herbal Extracts
24. Clinical Trials and Translational Studies of Herbal Nanoparticles
25. Commercialization and Future Directions of Herbal Nanoparticles
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Santosh Kumar Upadhyay
Santosh Kumar Upadhyay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Panjab University, India, with over 16 years of experience in Plant Science. His research focuses on green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and key defense-related proteins, as well as long non-coding RNAs involved in stress responses. He has made significant contributions to plant defense and genome editing research. Dr. Upadhyay has received prestigious awards including the INSA Associate Fellowship and the INSA Medal for Young Scientist.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Panjab University, IndiaST
Shalini Tiwari
Shalini Tiwari is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Ozarks, USA, with interdisciplinary expertise in plant biotechnology, environmental microbiology, and nanotechnology. Her research focuses on plant stress signaling and plant-microbe interactions, particularly how Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria enhance resilience under abiotic stress. Using advanced tools like transcriptomics and profiling non-coding RNAs, she explores molecular mechanisms of plant adaptation. Dr. Tiwari’s work integrates beneficial microbes and nanotechnology to improve agricultural sustainability.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, University of the Ozarks, USA