Smart Nanomaterials to Combat the Spread of Viral Infections

Advanced Strategies for the Prevention of Viral Infections

1st Edition - March 4, 2023
Imprint: Academic Press
Editors: Raju Khan, Mohd. Abubakar Sadique
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 1 4 8 - 3
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 3 7 9 - 1

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Smart Nanomaterials to Combat the Spread of Viral Infections comprises nanotechnology-based approaches with detailed preventive and treatment methodology for enabling their application in antiviral systems. This book discusses the role of metal nanoparticles in the treatment of and prevention of viral infections and nanotechnology advancements in antiviral coatings to combat affected surfaces. It also covers the use of nanomaterials for the efficient intracellular delivery of antiviral agents to disinfect and treat viral infections. This is a timely coverage of how nanotechnologies and materials as well as the utilization of artificial intelligence and Internet of things–based smart nano-systems are used to control and manage viral infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advances in smart research and future antimicrobial applications round out the book.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of smart nanomaterials and advanced nano-system applications to researchers and academics in virology, microbiology, chemistry, material science, nanotechnology, and biotechnology as well as those in industries interested in their virucidal properties to prevent viral infections.

Cover Image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Infectious diseases: overview, challenges, and perspectives
Abstract
1.1 Introduction to infectious diseases
1.2 Challenges
1.3 Novel and alternative solutions to combat infectious diseases
1.4 Nanotechnology against infectious diseases
1.5 Perspectives
1.6 Book outline
References
Chapter 2. Viral structure and stability in various biotic and abiotic environments
Abstracts
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Animal viruses
2.3 Plant viruses
2.4 Bacterial viruses (bacteriophages)
2.5 Structure of viruses
2.6 Coronaviridae
2.7 Viruses’ stability in the environment
2.8 Abiotic factors
2.9 Biotic factors
References
Chapter 3. General preventive measures to control the transmission and COVID-19 pandemic management: a public outreach
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 COVID-19 virus
3.3 Different modes by which COVID-19 virus is transmitted
3.4 Preparedness and response to COVID-19
3.5 Financial management for COVID-19 pandemic
3.6 Management for communication and support for getting people vaccinated
3.7 Diagnostics management in clinical science
3.8 Outreach activities for the control of COVID-19
3.9 Methods to prevent COVID-19 transmission
3.10 Conclusion
3.11 Prospects
References
Chapter 4. Virucidal activity of nanomaterials for the viruses: a SARS-CoV-2 case study
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Structural morphology of SARS-CoV-2
4.3 The mechanistic approach to infection: SARS-CoV-2
4.4 Nano-based technology for viral infections
4.5 The role of nanotechnology in the detection of SARS-CoV-2
4.6 Virucidal activity of nanoparticles
4.7 Antiviral potential role of nanomaterials against CoV
4.8 Nanotechnology-based therapeutic approaches
4.9 Technologies based on nanomaterials for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2
4.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Role of metal nanoparticles for treatment of and prevention of viral infections
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Synthesis methods of antiviral metal nanoparticles
5.3 Antiviral applications of metal nanoparticles
5.4 Metal nanoparticle–based immune-mediated approaches against viral infections
5.5 Conclusions and future aspects
References
Chapter 6. Nanotechnology advancements in antiviral coatings to combat viral infection surfaces
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Nanomaterials in surface antiviral coatings
6.3 Self-cleaning surfaces
6.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7. Surface-modified biomaterials as disinfectants to combat viral infections: a SARS-COV-2 case study
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 SARS-CoV-2 and its transmission in the environment
7.3 Functionalized biomaterial disinfection is a new strategy for antiviral infection
7.4 Action mechanism for disinfectants based on surface-modified biomaterials
7.5 Challenges and limitations of disinfectants based on surface-modified biomaterials
7.6 Summarization
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8. Functional nanoparticles as novel emerging antiviral therapeutic agents
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Functional nanoparticles used as antiviral therapeutic agents
8.3 Surface modifications of nanocarriers
8.4 Applications of nanoparticles for antiviral actions
8.5 Antiviral mechanisms of nanoparticles
8.6 Limitations and conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 9. Potential of graphene-modified nanostructures for multifunctional personal protective clothing
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Graphene and graphene derivatives
9.3 Properties of graphene and derivatives relevant to protective clothing
9.4 Fabrication techniques of graphene-modified textile composites
9.5 Common graphene-modified textile composites
9.6 Application of graphene-modified textile in personal protective equipment
9.7 Challenges
9.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Role of nanocomposites for the prevention and treatment of viral infections in the health care system
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Types of nanocomposites
10.3 Nanocomposites for the prevention of viral infections
10.4 Nanocomposites for treatment of viral infections
10.5 Antiviral mechanisms of nanocomposites
10.6 Applications of nanocomposites
10.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Role of copper nanostructures in household and clinical settings: past to present outlook
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Fabrication process
11.3 Growth mechanism
11.4 Application of copper nanostructures
11.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Recent advances in antiviral coatings on facemasks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Contact-based antivirals
12.3 Photocatalytic and photothermal antivirals
12.4 Current developments in antiviral masks
12.5 Conclusion and future outlook
References
Chapter 13. Nanotechnology and materials science help fight against SARS-CoV-2
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Nanotechnology and material-based strategies to combat SARS-CoV-2
13.3 Nanotechnology formulation aspects and their biomedical application
13.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 14. Inorganic–organic hybrid capsules for efficient intracellular delivery of antiviral agents to disinfect and treat virus infections
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Different organic and nonorganic nanoparticles
14.3 Antiviral theranostics developed from organic and inorganic nanohybrids
14.4 Future perspective
14.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
References
Chapter 15. Utilization of AI and IoT-based smart nanosystems for the control and management of COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 What is artificial intelligence
15.3 Advanced nanosystems for diagnostic and therapeutic applications toward COVID-19
15.4 Meaning of wave at the time of pandemic
15.5 Challenges and overcoming challenges
15.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 16. Potential socioeconomic approaches for commercialized antimicrobial applications
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Types of nanotechnology-based antivirals and antimicrobials
16.3 Effectiveness of the antiviral materials/coatings
16.4 Applications of the nanotechnology-based antiviral and antimicrobial materials and coatings: a socioeconomic perspective
16.5 Physiosocial and economic impacts of the nanotechnology-based antiviral and antimicrobial applications
16.6 Summary
References
Index

Raju Khan

Raju Khan is a Senior Principal Scientist and Professor, at CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal. He did his PhD in Chemistry in 2005 from Jamia Millia Islamia, Central University, New Delhi, and Postdoctoral researcher at the “Sensor Research Laboratory” University of the Western Cape, Cape Town. His current research involved synthesizing novel materials to fabricate electrochemical and fluorescence-based biosensors integrated with microfluidics to detect target disease risk biomarkers for health care monitoring. He has published over 150 papers in SCI journal, which attracted over 5500 citations as per Google Scholar, published 45 book chapters in the reputed book Elsevier and Taylor Francis, editing of 28 books from Elsevier and Taylor Francis, and his research has been highlighted in Nature India. He has supervised 5 PhD and 30 undergraduate/postgraduate theses and has supervised 4 numbers of postdoctoral fellows under the scheme of N-PDF, CSIR-Nehru Fellowship, and DST-Women Scientist Projects.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Principal Scientist & Professor, CSIR-Advanced Materials & Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Mohd. Abubakar Sadique

Mohd. Abubakar Sadique is a Ph.D. research scholar under the supervision of Dr. Raju Khan at CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal. India. He has worked as a Senior Project Fellow at CSIR-CEERI, Pilani, Rajasthan, India, on a mission-mode project titled "Design and Fabrication of a Microfluidic-Based Bio-Sensor for Biochemical Detection." His recent research includes the use of nanotechnology for healthcare applications. Mr. Sadique’s research interests include green synthesis, electrochemical studies of nanomaterials, their characterization, and their healthcare applications. Mr. Sadique has a particular interest in carbon-based nanostructures for their effectiveness in the purview of bio-sensing, diagnostics, therapeutics, and healthcare applications. He has been associated with various research and development projects funded by different agencies, which include the Department of Science and Technology and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India. Mr. Sadique has published several review and research articles, three books edited, and numerous book chapters during his brief research tenure.

Affiliations and expertise

Junior Research Fellow, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

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