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Nanocomposite Biosensors for Healthcare Applications

  • 1st Edition - March 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Prashant Kesharwani
  • Language: English

Nanocomposite Biosensors for Healthcare Applications examines the critical role of nanocomposites in advancing biosensor technology for clinical and biomedical applications. The bo… Read more

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Description

Nanocomposite Biosensors for Healthcare Applications examines the critical role of nanocomposites in advancing biosensor technology for clinical and biomedical applications. The book provides a single reference point, covering the design, fabrication, unique properties, and diverse healthcare applications of nanocomposite biosensors. A detailed review of a range of nanocomposites is offered, including graphene, gold nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and quantum dots. In addition, various biosensors and their benefits are assessed, such as wearable biosensors, lab-on-a-chip systems, and point-of-care devices, with key healthcare applications in managing diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases thoroughly explored.

This book also addresses regulatory, sustainability, and commercialization challenges, providing a detailed overview of how nanocomposites are reshaping diagnostics and healthcare. It is a valuable reference for researchers and academics in materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical science, and may also appeal to healthcare professionals interested in nanocomposites and innovative biosensors for various clinical applications.

Key features

  • Covers a range of nanocomposites, including graphene-based, metal oxide-based, carbon nanotube-based, and gold nanoparticle-based composites
  • Explores a key selection of biomedical and clinical applications, from glucose monitoring to cancer detection and point-of-care devices
  • Addresses the regulatory, toxicology, and sustainability challenges of nanocomposite biosensors

Readership

Researchers and academics in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical science

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Nanocomposite Biosensors

2. The Evolution of Biosensors in Healthcare

3. Mechanisms of Signal Transduction in Biosensors

4. Design and Fabrication of Nanocomposite Biosensors

5. Functional Polymers Nanocomposites in Biosensors

6. Metal Oxide Nanocomposites in Biosensors

7. Graphene-Based Nanocomposites for Biosensing

8. Gold Nanoparticles-based Composites in Biomedical Diagnostics

9. Carbon Nanotubes-based Composites in Advanced Healthcare Applications

10. Quantum Dots-based Composites in Disease Detection and Monitoring

11. Magnetic Nanoparticles-based Composites in Targeted Biosensing

12. Nanocomposites in Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for Healthcare

13. Wearable Biosensors: Continuous Health Monitoring with Nanocomposites

14. Nanocomposite-Based Point-of-Care Devices

15. Nanocomposite Biosensors for Cancer Detection and Prognosis

16. Nanocomposite Biosensors for Infectious Disease Diagnostics

17. Nanocomposite Biosensors for Cardiovascular Monitoring

18. Diabetes Management with Glucose-Sensitive Nanocomposite Biosensors

19. Toxicology and Sustainability Considerations of Nanocomposite Biosensors

20. Challenges in Nanocomposite Biosensor Commercialization

21. Regulatory and Ethical Considerations for Biosensors in Healthcare

22. The Future of Nanocomposite-Based Biosensors in Personalized Medicine

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Prashant Kesharwani

Dr. Prashant Kesharwani is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics at Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, India. His work focuses on translational nanomedicine, polymeric biomaterials, targeted drug delivery, nanoengineered drug delivery systems, and translational pharmaceutical research. He has contributed extensively to the scientific literature and has served as an editor of scholarly books. Dr. Kesharwani has received research funding from national agencies and has been recognized with awards and fellowships for his contributions to the field. His research interests include nanomedicine, targeted and stimuli-responsive drug delivery, polymeric nanocarriers, and related pharmaceutical applications. He is actively involved in scientific research, academic mentoring, and scholarly publishing.

Affiliations and expertise
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya University, India