Integrated Nanoscience: A Crossroads of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- 1st Edition - February 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Authors: Jagriti Narang, Sudheesh K. Shukla
- Language: English
Provides a structured and interdisciplinary overview of nanoscience, integrating the physical, chemical, and biological foundations that define nanomaterials. The book offers… Read more
Description
Description
By combining theoretical concepts with case studies and experimental insights, the book serves as a practical reference for students, researchers, and professionals in nanoscience, materials science, biotechnology, and environmental engineering. It supports both academic study and applied research aimed at developing safe and innovative nanotechnological solutions.
Key features
Key features
- Interdisciplinary Framework: Integrates principles of physics, chemistry, and biology to provide a cohesive understanding of nanomaterials, linking fundamental science with real-world applications
- Comprehensive Coverage: Explores nanoscale phenomena from atomic and molecular structures to material synthesis, characterization, and functional applications across healthcare, environment, and agriculture
- Advanced Analytical Approaches: Presents state-of-the-art techniques for structural and property evaluation, including microscopy, spectroscopy, magnetic, and electrical measurements
- Safety and Sustainability: Addresses nanotoxicology, environmental impact, and biosafety considerations to promote responsible and sustainable nanotechnology research
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part I. Physics of Nanomaterials
1. Particle Properties of Waves
1.1 Black Body Radiation
1.2 Photoelectric Effect
1.3 Compton Effect
1.4 Wave Properties of Particles
1.5 De Broglie Waves
1.6 Uncertainty Principle and Its Applications
2. Atomic Structure
2.1 Electron Orbits
2.2 Quantum Structure
2.3 Quantum Mechanics
2.3.1 Schrödinger Equation
2.3.2 Finite Potential Well
2.3.3 Tunnelling
3. Schrödinger Approach for the Hydrogen Atom
3.1 Quantum Numbers
3.2 Electron Probability Density
3.3 Degeneracy of Hydrogen Atom Energy Levels
3.4 Spin-Orbit Coupling
4. Molecular Physics
4.1 Molecular Bond
4.2 Hydrogen Molecule
4.3 Raman Spectrum
4.4 Size-Dependent Physical Properties
4.5 Size-Dependent Chemical Properties
4.6 Size-Dependent Optical Properties
4.7 Size-Dependent Magnetic Properties
Part II. Chemistry of Nanomaterials
5. Classification and Nomenclature of Nanomaterials
5.1 Metals
5.2 Alloys
5.3 Ceramics
5.4 Semiconductors
5.5 Carbon Materials
5.6 Quantum Dots
5.7 Nanomachines
5.8 Nanodevices
6. Characteristics of Nanomaterials
6.1 Nucleation
6.2 Growth
6.3 Self-Assembly
6.4 Functional Nanomaterials
6.5 Nanostructured Thin Films
7. Nanoparticle Behavior and Properties
7.1 Quantum Confinement
7.2 Zeta Potential
7.3 Thermodynamics of Nanoparticles
7.4 Kinetics of Nanoparticles
7.5 Structure of Nanoparticles
7.6 Morphology of Nanoparticles
8. Novel Properties of Nanomaterials
8.1 Size-Dependent Optical Properties
8.2 Size-Dependent Emission Properties
8.3 Size-Dependent Catalytic Properties
8.4 Shape-Dependent Functional Properties
Part III. Nano Biotechnology
9. Basics of Cell Biology
9.1 Cell Structure
9.2 Cell Cycle
9.3 Receptors
9.4 Reticuloendothelial System (RES)
9.5 Protein Structure
9.6 Enzyme Structure
9.7 Antigen-Antibody Assays
10. Nanobiomaterials and Biocompatibility
10.1 Surface Properties
10.2 Bulk Properties
10.3 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
10.4 Biocompatibility Testing
11. Structural and Functional Principles of Bionanotechnology
11.1 Lipid Bilayers
11.2 Liposomes
11.3 Peptides
11.4 DNA Scaffolds
11.5 Biomolecular Motors
11.6 Antibodies
12. Nanobio-Analytics
12.1 Quantum Dots
12.2 Molecular Labels
12.3 Biofunctionalized Nanoparticles
12.4 Bioanalytical Applications
Part IV. Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials
13. Synthesis Approaches
13.1 Top-Down Approach
13.2 Bottom-Up Approach
14. Nano Synthesis Techniques
15. Characterization Techniques for Nanoparticles
Part V. Nanostructured Materials and Applications
16. Nano Composites
16.1 Metal-Metal Nanocomposites
16.2 Magnetic Nanocomposites
16.3 Ceramic Nanocomposites
17. Advanced Nanostructured Materials
17.1 Nano Ceramics
17.2 Nanopolymers
17.3 Conducting Polymers
18. Applications of Nanostructured Materials
Part VI. Nanotoxicology and Biosafety
19. Sources, Routes, and Mechanisms of Nanoparticle Toxicity
19.1 Sources of Nanoparticle Exposure
19.2 Routes of Exposure
19.3 Mechanisms of Toxicity
20. Toxicity Assessment
20.1 In Vitro Toxicity Assessment
20.2 In Vivo Toxicity Assessment
21. Safety and Ethical Considerations
21.1 Healthcare Exposure
21.2 Environmental Exposure
21.3 Food Safety
21.4 Ethics
21.5 Public Perception
22. Case Studies
Part VII. Advanced Characterization of Nanomaterials
23. Optical and Electron Microscopy
23.1 Optical Microscopy
23.2 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
23.3 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
23.4 High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM)
24. Scanning Probe Techniques
24.1 Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy (STM)
24.2 Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
24.3 Magnetic Force Microscopy (MFM)
24.4 Conductive Force Microscopy (CFM)
25. Physical Property Measurements
25.1 Magnetic Measurements
25.2 Electrical Measurements
25.3 Dielectric Measurements
Part VIII. Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food Processing
26. Applications in Agriculture
26.1 Soil Health
26.2 Diagnostics
26.3 Biosensors
27. Applications in Food Processing
27.1 Food Production
27.2 Food Packaging
Part IX. Nanocarriers for Drug and Gene Delivery
28. Drug Delivery Systems
28.1 Drug Delivery Strategies
28.2 Targeting Strategies
29. Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery
29.1 Polymeric Nanocarriers
29.2 Dendrimers
30. Gene Delivery Systems
30.1 Non-Viral Vectors
30.2 Gene Delivery Applications
Part X. Environmental Nanotechnology
31. Environmental Impacts of Nanomaterials
32. Remediation Mechanisms
33. Waste Management
34. Sustainability
Part XI. Analytical Methodologies for Studying the Impact of Nanomaterials in the Environment
35. Spectroscopic and Elemental Analysis Techniques
35.1 Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
35.2 Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Techniques
36. Chromatographic Techniques
37. Environmental Remediation Case Studies
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
JN
Jagriti Narang
Jagriti Narang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, and has work experience of more than 10 years. She has authored or coauthored many research papers in international peer-reviewed journals. She has edited four books and written several chapters. She is a committee member of many international conferences and is a member of Material Research Society of India and Society of Biological Chemistry. She is also an editor and peer reviewer of many international journals and has presented her papers on several international platforms. Dr. Narang has done extensive work on the fabrication of various biosensors for the diagnostic applications. She has proposed some laboratory models that can be converted into commercial monitoring device.
SS
Sudheesh K. Shukla
Sudheesh K. Shukla is a researcher with the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa; and Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India. His research involves real-time analysis of biochemical markers for personalized healthcare and environmental monitoring.