Nanoclays in Medical Therapy
Advances in Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications
- 1st Edition - August 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Meththika Vithanage, Rohan S. Dassanayake, Mika Sillanpää
- Language: English
Nanoclays in Medical Therapy: Advances in Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the structure, properties, and preparation methods of nan… Read more
Description
Description
This is an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals in the field who want to learn more about biocompatibility, safety, regulatory approval, and commercialization of nanoclays.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a comprehensive discussion on the structure, properties, and preparation methods of nanoclays, along with the latest advancements in biomedical applications
- Reviews biocompatibility, safety, regulatory approval, and commercialization of nanoclays
- Discusses challenges and opportunities associated with integrating nanoclays into medical therapies
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Introduction to nanoclays
M. Shanika Fernando, A.K.D.V.K. Wimalasiri, S.P. Ratnayake
2 Nanoclays in ancient medical practice
Avijit Bej, Abhishek Ghosh, Anwesha Das, Arijit Nandi
3 Synthesis, properties, and characterization of nanoclays and their applications in medical therapy
Jithya Wijesinghe, Siddihalu Lakshitha Madunil, Sucharitha Udahapuvida
4 Safety considerations, biocompatibility testing, and regulatory approvals of nanoclays used in medical therapy
B.P.S. Rajapakshe, H.M.C.S. Wijerathne, W.G.D. Dimuthumali, G. Priyadarshana
5 Treatment of hospital wastewater resulting from biomedical applications using nanoclay-based materials
Pelin Soyertaş Yapıcıoğlu, Mehmet İrfan Yeşilnacar, Abdullah İzzeddin Karabulut
6 Reduction of greenhouse gas emission from biomedical waste disposal using nanoclay-based biochar nanocomposites
Pelin Soyertaş Yapıcıoğlu
Section II: Nanoclays in drug delivery and regenerative medicine
7 Nanoclays for enabling stability, controlled and sustained release of drugs
Stefano Leporatti
8 Nanoclays for targeted drug delivery systems
Yureshi Umanda Jayaweera, Gamage Ayesha Nethmini Khalid, Dulmini Nisara Karunathilake, Udakandage Madushan Dananjaya, Attigalage Danushika Lakmali Attigala, Rachitha Piyumal Jayasingha, Sithija Prabodha Lelwala Gamage, Herath Mudiyanselage Lalinka Priyashan Bandara Herath, Danushika Charyangi Manatunga
9 Optimizing nanoclay-enhanced 3D cell culture substrates for targeted stem cell differentiation: the underlying mechanisms and therapeutic aspects
Dinushi Gamage, Dilshan Beligala
10 Nanoclays in bone remodeling and regeneration
K.A.S.K. Yogananda, Indunil S. Herath, T.W Epa
Section III: Antimicrobial properties and combination therapies of nanoclays
11 Antimicrobial properties of nanoclays
Dharshika Sugumaran, D.M.N.M. Gunasekara, Lei Wang, Hyun-Soo Kim, K.K.A. Sanjeewa
12 Enhancing antimicrobial properties of nanoclay embedded dental composites for improved oral health
Erandi Senanayaka, Ruwan D. Jayasinghe
13 Engineering nanoclays to enhance antimicrobial properties
Abdulhalim Musa Abubakar, Muhammad Jamil Umar Sabo, Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi, Amina Mohamed Ali
14 Metal-doped nanoclays for antimicrobial activity
Yang Zhou, Yuxing Ma, Yunpeng Bai, Yixin Zhu, Yongpeng Fu, Shuai Liu, Ziqing Miao
15 Nanoclay-based carriers for protein and nucleic acid delivery in biomedical applications
Lakshanee W. Dahanayaka, Mapa S.T. Mapa, Rangika S. Hikkaduwa Koralege
16 Nanoclay-based nanocomposite surfaces with antimicrobial properties for biomedical applications
Jayakodyge Thilini Madushani Jayakody, Hyun June Choi
Section IV: Imaging and diagnostic applications
17 Nanoclay-based biosensors: fabrication, underlying principles, and current trends
Leshan Usgodaarachchi, Bérengère Lebental, Benoît Piro, Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran
18 Medical applications of nanoclay-based biosensors
Sivayini Kandeepan, Dilshan Govinna
19 Advances in nanoclay-modified sensors for environmental monitoring and biomedical diagnostics
Chandrababu Rejeeth, Prachi Singhal
20 Nanoclays in tissue engineering
Eshani L. Lokuge, Gayan A. Appuhamillage, Sankalya S. Ambagaspitiya
Section V: Nanoclays in clinical transformation and manufacturing
21 Nanoclay-based personalized therapeutic approaches
Rucha N. Thaker, Rajeshreeba A. Jadeja, Suranjana V. Mayani
22 Nanoclays for cancer therapy
Uvin Eksith Senadheera, Jasintha Jayasanka
23 3D printing with nanoclays in medical therapy
U.G.E. Umayanga, M.A.K.J. Madurasinghe, Gayan A. Appuhamillage
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Meththika Vithanage
Dr. Meththika Vithanage is a Professor in the Department of Geochemistry at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Denmark. Her work centers on quantifying concentrations and reaction kinetics of key and emerging pollutants, including microplastics, and Persistent, Mobile and Toxic contaminants. She advances understanding of their environmental fate and transport and develops remediation strategies using innovative geo-, bio-, and nanomaterials.
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Rohan S. Dassanayake
Dr. Rohan S. Dassanayake is a Professor of Biophysical Chemistry in the Department of Biosystems Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. His research focuses on the development and characterization of advanced biomaterials and their derivatives to address global challenges related to industrial dyes, carbon emissions, packaging, and biomedical applications. He specializes in intelligent bioplastics, particularly for food packaging, as well as nanocomposites for dye removal and carbon dioxide (CO2) capture. Additionally, his work includes the fabrication of biosensors for ocular pH detection, targeted drug delivery, wound dressing, and wearable electronic devices.
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Mika Sillanpää
Mika Sillanpää is a professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research centers on chemical treatment in environmental engineering, environmental monitoring, and resource recovery from waste streams.
Sillanpää received his M.Sc. (Eng.) and D.Sc. (Eng.) degrees from the Aalto University where he also completed an MBA degree in 2013. Since 2000, he has been a full professor/adjunct professor at the University of Oulu, the University of Eastern Finland, the LUT University, the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Johannesburg.
He has received numerous awards for research and innovation. He is the first Laureate of Scientific Committee on the Problems of the Environment (SCOPE)’s Young Investigator Award, which was delivered at the UNESCO Conference in Shanghai 2010 for his “significant contributions, outstanding achievements and research leadership in Environmental Technological Innovations to address present water pollution problems worldwide, especially with regard to wastewater treatment and reuse”. In 2011, he was invited to act as a Principal Scientific Reviewer in the GEO-5 report of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). In 2012, he received Tapani Järvinen Environmental Technology Award and Publication Award of the Lappeenranta University of Technology. In 2014, he received the Science Award of the Lappeenranta University of Technology and Pro Mikkeli Award. In 2018, he was invited as a Member of the Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters and Technology Academy of Finland. He also received Literature award from the Water Association of Finland in 2018.