Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials
- 1st Edition - April 26, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos
- Language: English
Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials presents a thorough exploration of modern techniques for anchoring proteins to nanomaterial surfaces, emphasizing their transf… Read more
Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials presents a thorough exploration of modern techniques for anchoring proteins to nanomaterial surfaces, emphasizing their transformative role in biotechnology, medicine, and materials engineering. Designed for both researchers and practitioners, this book offers in-depth coverage of immobilization methods such as physical adsorption, covalent binding, and encapsulation. Readers gain insights into the characterization of protein-nanomaterial conjugates through advanced analytical tools, including spectroscopy and microscopy. With practical examples and vivid figures, it clearly illustrates the applications of these technologies in biosensors, diagnostics, drug delivery, and environmental monitoring.
In addition to practical guidance, the book features contributions from leading experts, making it a reliable reference for academic researchers, biochemical engineers, and medical device developers. It serves postgraduate students and professionals in health technology by providing essential knowledge for advancing their work and inspiring innovation across disciplines.
In addition to practical guidance, the book features contributions from leading experts, making it a reliable reference for academic researchers, biochemical engineers, and medical device developers. It serves postgraduate students and professionals in health technology by providing essential knowledge for advancing their work and inspiring innovation across disciplines.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of protein immobilization techniques, including physical adsorption, covalent binding, and encapsulation
- Presents practical applications and case studies, demonstrating the use of protein-nanomaterial conjugates in biosensors and medical diagnostics
- Examines advanced insights into nanomaterials and surface engineering methods to optimize protein interactions
- Highlights multidisciplinary and innovative applications across biotechnology, medicine, and materials engineering
- Includes clear visualizations and examples to facilitate understanding of complex concepts
Researchers and professionals in the field of biotechnology and nanotechnology, specifically those involved in the development and application of biosensors and medical diagnostics. This includes: Academic researchers in biotechnology and nanotechnology; Biochemical engineers focused on protein immobilization techniques; Medical device developers working on innovative diagnostic tools; Scientists specializing in nanomaterials and surface engineering; Postgraduate students studying advanced topics in biosensing and nanotechnology applications
Section I: Foundational Information
1. Introduction to Protein Immobilization
2. Types of Nanomaterials Used in Protein Immobilization
Section II: Methods and Techniques
3. Physical Adsorption Techniques
4. Covalent Binding Methods
5. Encapsulation and Entrapment
6. Characterization of Protein-Nanomaterial Conjugates
Section III: Applications and Case Studies
7. Biosensors and Diagnostic Devices
8. Drug Delivery Systems
9. Environmental and Industrial Applications
Section IV: Future Directions and Challenges
10. Emerging Trends and Innovations
11. Challenges and Opportunities
12. Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
13. Immobilization Protocol – 01
14. Immobilization Protocol – 02
15. Immobilization Protocol – 03
1. Introduction to Protein Immobilization
2. Types of Nanomaterials Used in Protein Immobilization
Section II: Methods and Techniques
3. Physical Adsorption Techniques
4. Covalent Binding Methods
5. Encapsulation and Entrapment
6. Characterization of Protein-Nanomaterial Conjugates
Section III: Applications and Case Studies
7. Biosensors and Diagnostic Devices
8. Drug Delivery Systems
9. Environmental and Industrial Applications
Section IV: Future Directions and Challenges
10. Emerging Trends and Innovations
11. Challenges and Opportunities
12. Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
13. Immobilization Protocol – 01
14. Immobilization Protocol – 02
15. Immobilization Protocol – 03
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 26, 2026
- Language: English
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José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos
Prof. Dr. José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos graduated in chemistry from the State University of Ceará (Brazil) in 2008. In 2011, he obtained a master's degree in chemical engineering from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC, Brazil). In 2013, he moved to the Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry (ICP-CSIC) (Spain), studying new methods of immobilization-stabilization of enzymes and in 2015 he obtained his double doctorate. Graduation (double grade, UAM (Spain)/UFC (Brazil)). His research interests are the development of strategies for the preparation of improved biocatalysts: enzymatic purification, immobilization, stabilization and also reaction design. He has co-authored more than 120 articles, with an h-index of 61. He is a member of several editorial boards of international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira (UNILAB), Brazil