Polysaccharide-Based Nanocomposites for Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering
- 1st Edition - June 2, 2021
- Editors: Showkat Ahmad Bhawani, Zoheb Karim, Mohammad Jawaid
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 2 3 0 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 2 1 8 - 7
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Request a sales quotePolysaccharide-Based Nanocomposites for Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering presents quantitative background on new polysaccharide nanocomposites in a clear and logical way, highlighting the most exciting applications in gene delivery and tissue engineering and their progress. The book focuses on the different types of polysaccharide nanocomposites for gene delivery and tissue engineering and covers polysaccharide hydrogels for tissue engineering and polysaccharide magnetic nanocomposites for gene delivery. Chapters cover various nanocomposites presented in twenty-one separate chapters. This book will be of great interest to all those researching the development and applications of polysaccharide-based nanocomposites for modeling.
As polysaccharide-based nanocomposites promise cutting-edge applications in gene delivery and tissue engineering, with their development at the forefront of modern medicine, this book is a welcome title on this exciting science.
- Presents quantitative background on new polysaccharide nanocomposites for advanced medicine
- Focuses on polysaccharide nanocomposites in relation to gene delivery and tissue engineering
- Highlights the most exciting, leading-edge applications in gene delivery and tissue engineering
- Covers polysaccharide hydrogels for tissue engineering and magnetic nanocomposites for gene delivery
- Offers a logical and useful presentation of polysaccharide nanocomposites organized first by application and then by nanocomposite
Biomedical engineers, pharmacologists, and materials scientists; Researchers specialising in polysaccharides, gene delivery, and tissue engineering; Chemists and chemical engineers; Postgraduate students in polymer technology, biomedical science, and biotechnology
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Editors’ biographies
- Preface
- 1: Polysaccharides
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Natural polysaccharide nanomaterials
- 1.3: Polysaccharides in nano-form
- 1.4: Nano-starch
- 1.5: Nanocelluloses
- 1.6: Nano-alginate
- 1.7: Nano-pectin
- 1.8: Nano-chitin and chitosan
- 1.9: Conclusion
- 2: Introduction to nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Classification of nanocomposites
- 2.3: Structure and processing of nanocomposites
- 2.4: Benefits and new trends in nanocomposites
- 2.5: Future perspective and conclusion
- Section A: Polysaccharide-based nanocomposites
- 3: Chitosan and its derivatives-based dimensional frameworks as carrier for gene delivery
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Chitosan
- 3.3: Strategies for improving gene transfer efficiency
- 3.4: Challenges and limitations associated with chitosan-based nanocomposites for gene delivery
- 3.5: Conclusion and future assessments
- 4: Alginate-based hydrogels for tissue engineering
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Structure and composition of alginate
- 4.3: Hydrogels
- 4.4: Alginate hydrogels in tissue engineering
- 4.5: Limitations of using alginate hydrogels
- 4.6: Conclusion
- 5: Hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel for tissue engineering
- Abstract
- 5.1: Introduction to tissue engineering
- 5.2: Overview of hydrogel
- 5.3: Chemical modification of hyaluronic acid
- 5.4: Application of hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel in tissue engineering
- 5.5: Conclusion
- 6: Heparin-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Preparation of heparin-based nanocomposites
- 6.3: How heparin-based nanocomposites assist in tissue engineering
- 6.4: Heparin-based systems and their tissue engineering applications
- 6.5: Conclusion
- 7: Polysaccharide-based nanocomposites for gene delivery and tissue engineering
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Polysaccharides
- 7.3: Nanocomposite fabrication
- 7.4: Prospects and conclusions
- 8: Dextran and pullulan-based hybrid materials for tissue engineering applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Nanocomposite as tissue engineering scaffolds: Trends and recent progress
- 8.3: Dextran and pullulan-based nanocomposites and their application in tissue engineering
- 8.4: Conclusion
- 9: Gellan and xanthan-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Extraction and processing
- 9.3: Structure and properties
- 9.4: Application
- 9.5: Conclusions and further directions
- 10: Xanthan gum-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Structure, biochemistry, and modifications of xanthan gum
- 10.3: Applications of xanthan gum
- 10.4: Xanthan gum nanocomposites for tissue engineering
- 10.5: Conclusion and future perspective
- 11: Polysaccharide-based 3D bioprinter inks for tissue engineering
- Abstract
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: 3D printable polysaccharides
- 11.3: Conclusion and future trends
- Section B: Polysaccharide based nanocomposites
- 12: Chitosan-based nanocomposites for gene delivery: Application and future perspectives
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Chitosan—A biopolymer
- 12.3: Properties of chitosan
- 12.4: Significance of chitosan nanocomposites
- 12.5: Applications of chitosan nanocomposites
- 12.6: Application in gene delivery
- 12.7: Future perspective and concluding remarks
- 13: Starch-based nanocomposites for gene delivery
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Starch-based nanocomposites
- 13.3: Applications of starch-based nanocomposites
- 13.4: Final remark and future perspective
- 14: Chitosan magnetic nanocomposites for gene delivery
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction: Gene therapy
- 14.2: Chitosan
- 14.3: Magnetic nanocomposite
- 14.4: Chitosan magnetic nanocomposite in gene therapy
- 14.5: Conclusion
- 15: Starch magnetic nanocomposites for gene delivery
- Abstract
- 15.1: Introduction
- 15.2: Starch
- 15.3: Magnetic nanoparticles
- 15.4: Surface modification of magnetic nanoparticles
- 15.5: Gene delivery
- 15.6: Magnetofection for gene delivery
- 15.7: Nanocomposites for targeted gene delivery system
- 15.8: Conclusions and future perspectives
- 16: Hyaluronic acid-magnetic nanocomposites for gene delivery
- Abstract
- 16.1: Introduction
- 16.2: Hyaluronic acid nanocomposites as a therapeutic vector for gene delivery
- 16.3: Conclusion
- Index
- No. of pages: 358
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 2, 2021
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128212301
- eBook ISBN: 9780128232187
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Showkat Ahmad Bhawani
Dr. Showkat Ahmad Bhawani is presently working as an Associate Professor at the Department of chemistry, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS Malaysia. In addition to this, he has a teaching experience of two years from King Abdul Aziz University- North Jeddah and a post-doctoral experience of Three years from the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. He has received his M Sc. in Analytical Chemistry and Ph D. in Applied Analytical Chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He is working on the synthesis of molecular Imprinting polymers for the removal/extraction of dyes, fungicides, and various natural products from environmental and biological samples. In addition to this, he is also working on the development of new test methods and determining standard conditions for analysis (Separation, Isolation, and Determination) of various analytes from environmental and biological samples. He is involved in the analysis of samples like Surfactants, Amino acids, Drugs, Vitamins, Sugars, and Metal ions. He has published 1 book and 8 book chapters and he has published more than 30 papers in various journals. He is a life member of the Asian polymer association and editorial board member of several journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, MalaysiaZK
Zoheb Karim
His research focuses on the process-property-application correlation of nanocellulose-based assembled dimensional structures, as well as the fabrication of functionally and structurally sound dimensional architecture for predefined applications. He has presented widely on his research, publishing ten book chapters, and over 30 research papers. He serves as a consultant both in academia and for industry.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Scientist, MoRe Research Ornskoldsvik AB, SwedenMJ
Mohammad Jawaid
Dr. Mohammad Jawaid is currently affiliated with the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at United Arab Emirates University. Previously he was a senior fellow (professor) in the Laboratory of Biocomposites Technology at the Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is an eminent scientist with more than twenty years of teaching, and research experience in composite materials. His research interests include hybrid reinforced/filled polymer composites, and advanced materials such as graphene/
nanoclay/fire retardant, lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymer composites, and the modification and treatment of lignocellulosic fibres and solid wood, and nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibres.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesRead Polysaccharide-Based Nanocomposites for Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering on ScienceDirect