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Metal and Metal Oxide-Based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

Synthesis, Functionalization, and Applications

  • 1st Edition - December 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Srikanta Moharana, Kalim Deshmukh, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Kunal Pal
  • Language: English

Metal and Metal Oxide Based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization, and Applications reviews the unique benefits of metal and metal oxide nanopa… Read more

Description

Metal and Metal Oxide Based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization, and Applications reviews the unique benefits of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in the fight against viral and bacterial infections. The book is organized into seven distinct parts, guiding readers from introductory knowledge to advanced concepts and real-world applications. It explores synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, characterizations, and a wide range of applications, including diagnostics, drug delivery, and wound healing. A selection of key case studies for individual metals and metal oxides is provided, highlighting innovative research and translational aspects for each.

The book will be of interest to academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomaterials, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences.

Key features

  • Explores a wide range of biomedical applications of metal and metal oxide antiviral and antibacterial nanoparticles, from diagnostics and imaging to vaccines and targeted drug delivery
  • Details synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, characterization, and properties of metal and metal oxide antiviral and antibacterial nanoparticles
  • Provides practical insights through key case studies for a range of metal and metal oxide nanoparticle antiviral and antibacterial nanoparticles

Readership

Academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomaterials, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences

Table of contents

Part 1: Introduction to Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications

1. Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles in Biomedicine

2. Antiviral and Antibacterial Properties of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles

Part 2: Synthesis Techniques of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

3. Green Synthesis Approaches for Antiviral and Antibacterial Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles

4. Controlled Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

Part 3: Functionalization Strategies for Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

5. Surface Functionalization of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

6. Bioconjugation Techniques for Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

Part 4: Characterizations of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

7. Spectroscopic and Microscopic Characterizations of Metal Nanoparticles

8. Spectroscopic and Microscopic Characterizations of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles

Part 5: Applications of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

9. Clinical Applications of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

10. Diagnostic and Imaging Applications of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

11. Targeted Drug Delivery Applications of Functionalised Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

12. Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration Applications of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

13. Theranostic Applications of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

14. Applications of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles in Vaccine Development

15. Applications of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles in Environmental Biomedicine

Part 6: Case Studies of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

16. Case Study-I - Zinc Oxide

17. Case Study-II - Copper Oxide

18. Case Study-III - Titanium Dioxide

19. Case Study-IV - Gold Nanoparticles

20. Case Study-V - Silver Nanoparticles

Part 7: Future Perspectives and Challenges of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

21. Regulatory and Safety Aspects of Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles

22. Metal and Metal Oxide-based Antiviral and Antibacterial Nanoparticles Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare

23. Future Trends in Metal and Metal Oxide-based Nanoparticles for Antiviral and Antibacterial Applications

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Srikanta Moharana

Dr. Srikanta Moharana is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India. He obtained his Ph.D. and M.Phil. degrees in Chemistry from the School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, India. He has received his M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. He was awarded Prof. GB Behera Best PhD thesis award under the banner of Orissa chemical society, India. His research experience as well as research interests, lies in graphene, carbon nanotubes and ceramic based polymer nanocomposites synthesis and Characterization for advanced energy storage applications. He is a life member of Orissa Chemical Society.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India

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Kalim Deshmukh

Kalim Deshmukh is a senior researcher at the New Technologies-Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. His research interest is mainly focused on the synthesis, characterization, and property investigations of novel polymer nanocomposites reinforced with different nanofillers, including various nanomaterials including carbon-based materials such as carbon black, carbon nanotubes, graphene and its derivatives, and MXenes for energy storage, energy harvesting, gas sensing, EMI shielding and high-k dielectric applications.

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, New Technologies - Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic

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Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

Prof. Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an adjunct professor and director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research focuses on sustainability, the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around 200 books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with ELSEVIER, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.

Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Professor and Director of Chemistry & EVSC Labs, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, USA

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Kunal Pal

Dr. Kunal Pal is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India. His major research interests revolve around biomedical signal processing, biomedical equipment design, soft materials, and controlled drug delivery. He has published more than 100 publications in SCI-cited journals of high repute.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India