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Nanomaterials in Diagnostic Tools and Devices

  • 1st Edition - June 4, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Suvardhan Kanchi, D. Sharma
  • Language: English

Nanomaterials in Diagnostic Tools and Devices provides a complete overview of the significance of nanomaterials in fabricating selective and performance enhanced nanodevices. It… Read more

Description

Nanomaterials in Diagnostic Tools and Devices provides a complete overview of the significance of nanomaterials in fabricating selective and performance enhanced nanodevices. It is an interdisciplinary reference that includes contributing subjects from nanomaterials, biosensors, materials science, biomedical instrumentation and medicinal chemistry. This book is authored by experts in the field of nanomaterial synthesis, modeling, and biosensor applications, and provides insight to readers working in various science fields on the latest advancements in smart and miniaturized nanodevices. These devices enable convenient real-time diagnosis of diseases at clinics rather than laboratories, and include implantable devices that cause less irritation and have improved functionality.

Research in the field of nanomaterials is growing rapidly, creating a significant impact across different science disciplines and nanotechnology industries. This synthesis and modeling of nanomaterials has led to many technology breakthroughs and applications, especially in medical science.

Key features

  • Provides a distinctive platform for the latest trends in the synthesis of smart nanomaterials for nanodevices in disease diagnostics
  • Presents a broad range of advancements and applications of lateral-flow nanostrip for point-of-care applications
  • Examines smart-phone based nanodevices for field-based diagnosis with accurate information
  • Comprises more than 70 figures and illustrations that will help readers visualize and easily understand the role of nanodevices in the field of nanomedicine
  • Serves as an ideal reference for those studying smart nanomaterials, biosensors, and nanodevices for real-time and in-situ clinical diagnosis and drug delivery

Readership

Post-graduates; researchers; scientists in the fields of chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, biomaterials, and medicine; medical professionals and others in interdisciplinary fields of science and technology. Those working in pharmaceutical materials synthesis and nanotechnology industries involved in developing medical products and procedures

Table of contents

1. Recent Approaches for the synthesis of smart nanomaterials for nanodevices in disease diagnosis

2. Synthesis and role of smart nanomaterials in the recent development of diagnostic tools and devices

3. Advances in smart nanodevices: laboratory synthesis to commercial applications

4. Advances and applications of lateral-flow nanostrip for point-of-care applications

5. SERS nanomaterials for fabrication of nanodevices in therapeutic diagnosis of cancer

6. Functional graphene-based nanodevices: Emerging diagnostic tool

7. Proteins and enzymes as building blocks for nanodevices

8. Nanoparticle-based bio-barcodes for clinical tests

9. QR codes based sensors in health care management

10. Nucleic acid assemblies in nanodevice: Nano-oddities

11. New generation quantum dots as contrast agent in imaging

12. Nanotechnology based devices in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

13. Theranostic nanorobots: Intelligent vehicles in drug delivery

14. Biomarker detection of Parkinson’s disease and therapy

15. Fabrication of smart nanomaterials for the detection and control of infectious diseases in developing countries

16. Targeted approach for in-vivo treatment of diseases: Nanodevices

17. Holography and nanodevice fabrication for applications in nanomedicine

18. Molecular fabrication of 3-D printed bionic nanodevices: prospects for personalized medicine

19. Smart-phone based nanodevices for field-based diagnosis proving reality based information

20. Interferometric nanodevices for biosensor applications

21. Safe clinical use of nanodevices as innovative smart materials

22. Current trends, achievements and prospects of smart nanodevices in global pharma market

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 4, 2020
  • Language: English

About the editors

SK

Suvardhan Kanchi

Suvardhan Kanchi is an accomplished educationalist and research professional with over 15 years of global experience in research and development. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and has since established expertise in the design and application of advanced nanomaterials. His research primarily focuses on the development of novel 2D and 3D nanomaterials for surface modification and the investigation of their electrocatalytic performance in sustainable energy systems. In addition, he is actively engaged in the design and synthesis of photo-stimuli responsive materials, particularly for the fabrication of micro- and nanorobots aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges, such as microplastic degradation and removal. His multidisciplinary contributions span materials chemistry, electrochemistry, and environmental remediation, reflecting a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemistry, Sambhram Institute of Technology, M.S. Palya, Jalahalli East, Bengaluru 560097, India

DS

D. Sharma

Dr. Sharma is currently a Senior Research in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of KwaZulu-Natal. She obtained the Honors and Masters in Chemistry from Panjab University, India in 2005 and 2007 respectively. She obtained Doctoral degree in Chemistry from National Institute of Technology-Jalandhar, India in 2013. Upon graduation she worked as a Lecture at Department of Chemistry, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, India from July 2012-April 2014. She then joined as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Department of Chemistry, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa from 2014-2016 and later on moved to University of KwaZulu-Natal, as she is currently working. She is specialized in Nanotechnology, and Computational Chemistry. She has produced 12 papers, 07 book in international journals. She received many Gold & young scientist awards at various international conferences for her inventions and innovations.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa

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