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Nanotechnology and Antivirus Nanomaterials for Combating COVID-19

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2026
  • Jen-Tsung Chen
  • English
Nanotechnology and Antivirus Nanomaterials for Combating COVID-19: Strategies against SARS-CoV-2 Variants in the Post-pandemic Era explores the state-of-the-art and advancements in nanotechnology to fight SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. Providing a comprehensive overview, the chapters cover the molecular mechanisms of viral infection and advanced tools for diagnosis, prevention, treatments, drug development, and vaccine creation, offering valuable insights into managing COVID-19. The book also includes discussions on potential challenges and future research directions. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of nanotechnology's applications for preventing, diagnosing, and managing COVID-19.

Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers

  • 1st Edition
  • July 1, 2025
  • Rajendra Awasthi + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers delivers an up-to-date and complete overview of the range of biomedical applications for porous silicon nanomaterials, with a special emphasis on drug delivery. This book introduces the fundamentals and beneficial properties of porous silicon, including thermal properties and stabilization, photochemical and nonthermal chemical modification, protein modification, and biocompatibility. The book then builds on the systematic detailing of each biomedical application using porous silicon, such as vaccine development, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. It also contains new insights on in-vivo assessment of porous silicon, photodynamic and photothermal therapy, micro- and nanoneedles, cancer immunotherapy, and more. Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications of Porous Silicon-Based Nanocarriers is of interest to researchers in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical science, biomedical engineering, and cancer research.

Artificial Intelligence in Biomaterials Design and Development

  • 1st Edition
  • June 2, 2025
  • Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi + 4 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Artificial intelligence in Biomaterials Design and Development explores the importance of artificial intelligence, especially machine learning methods, in the development of new biomaterials. Challenges in biomaterials development, such as chemical waste, space and lack of appropriate tools have impeded the rapid design and synthesis of versatile biomaterials. Machine learning enhances the discovery and development process, increasing throughput and reducing time, costs, and wastage. Novel generative models can generate novel molecular structures with desired properties, which make inverse materials design more feasible.Artificial intelligence in Biomaterials Design and Development offers a much-needed exploration of how AI and machine learning can be utilized for rapid and accurate development of novel biomaterials. This book will be of interest to academics and researchers working in the fields of materials science, machine/deep learning, computational engineering, biomedical engineering, and data science.

Advanced Nanomaterials in Biomedical Implants: Processing, Structures, Properties and, Applications

  • 1st Edition
  • June 1, 2025
  • Ajit Behera + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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  • eBook
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Advanced Nanomaterials in Biomedical Implants: Processing, Structures, Properties and Applications thoroughly reviews the core concepts, processing routes, and applications of nanomaterials for bioimplants. Divided into three sections, this book systematically guides the reader through each stage of bioimplant materials' development, helping them make informed decisions when selecting appropriate materials for their work. A range of implant nanomaterials is considered, including smart, piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, and light nanomaterials.Various fabrication and synthesis techniques are detailed, as well as key applications as antiviral smart nanocoatings, load bearing, flexible, wear-resistant nanomaterials, and futuristic bioimplants. This is a reference of interest to researchers and practitioners in the fields of nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and biosciences.

Immunomodulatory Biomaterials and Nano-immunotherapies

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Thomas J. Webster + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Immunomodulatory Biomaterials and Nano-immunotherapies reviews the general cellular and biochemical barriers of the tumor microenvironment and other immune diseases, the ways they are addressed by modern immunotherapies, and the specific barriers facing particular immunotherapeutic approaches. The latest research on immunomodulatory biomaterials is examined, providing a perspective on their future opportunities in modulating disease treatment strategies. Translational considerations and lessons learned from the various components of nanotechnology-enabled immunotherapies, including conventional immunotherapies,　nucleic acids, nanotechnology, and biotechnology-based therapeutics are assessed. Finally, a framework for the development of the next generation of nanotechnology-enabled immunotherapies is detailed, providing guidance and suggestions for those interested in the development of novel immunomodulatory nanobiomaterials. Immunomodulatory Biomaterials and Nano-immunotherapies is a key reference for researchers and developers working in biomaterials, nanotechnology, immunology, biomedical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences.

Quantum Dot Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Prashant Kesharwani + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Quantum Dot Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery compiles the latest advances in the development and application of QD nanocarriers for delivery of a range of therapeutic agents. QDs are widely accepted because of their dominant striking characteristics including biocompatibility, photoluminescence, morphology, size, and stability. This book systematically reviews the benefits and challenges of using QDs in drug delivery applications, evaluating their toxicity, safety, preclinical and clinical aspects.Quantum Dot Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery is of interest to a broad audience, including researchers and academics working in the fields of biomaterials, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical science and biomedical engineering.

Electrospun Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Inamuddin + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Electrospun Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications introduces the fundamental principles of electrospinning and provides an understanding of the electrospinning process, including the selection of polymers, solvent systems, and processing parameters to achieve desired properties. Tissue engineering applications of electrospun nanofibers across a wide range of tissues and organs is covered, including bone, cartilage, skin, blood vessels, and more. This book also explores the growing role of electrospun biomaterials in wound dressings and controlled drug delivery systems, reviewing a broad selection of material classes such as starch, cellulose, chitosan, and gelatin. “Electrospun Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications” is a useful resource for researchers and postgraduate students working in the fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences.

Nanogels: Fundamentals to Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Anurag Kumar Singh + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Nanogels: Fundamentals to Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of nanogels, focusing on design principles, crosslinking methods, and therapeutic agent delivery. It covers nanogels' thermal properties, stabilization, chemical modifications, and biocompatibility. The book details biomedical applications, including bioimaging, sensing, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. It also explores in-vivo assessments, responsive therapies, and safety considerations, including toxicity, clearance mechanisms, and immunological responses, offering new insights into nanogel technology.Nanogels: Fundamentals to Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications offers an exciting look into this emerging area and is of particular interest to healthcare professionals and researchers working on nanocarrier-based drug delivery, focusing on porous nanogel nanocarriers.

Protein-Based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering

  • 1st Edition
  • March 3, 2025
  • Showkat Ahmad Bhawani + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Protein-based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering details the design, development, efficacy and tissue engineering applications of a range of protein-based nanocomposite materials. Protein-based nanocomposites offer advantageous properties in that they are biodegradable, biocompatible, nonantigenic, highly stable and possess strong binding capacity. These unique properties make protein-based nanocomposite carriers promising candidates for controlled cell delivery in tissue engineering. This book covers a selection of protein types in their nanocomposite form, from albumin and keratin to collagen and silk. Each protein nanocomposite is described in detail, exploring their application in cell delivery and tissue engineering.The design, development, properties and molecular mechanism of protein-based nanocomposites is thoroughly discussed before going on to analyze the advantages and limitations of these useful materials, making this book an ideal resource for readers who want to explore biocompatible and naturally derived material options for tissue engineering applications. Academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine and nanotechnology will find the book a must have.

Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery

  • 1st Edition
  • March 1, 2025
  • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery thoroughly details the properties, benefits and challenges of using these biomaterials in drug delivery, with a strong focus on biocompatibility and reduction of unwanted interactions. An extensive range of natural biopolymers are explored, such as cellulose, chitosan, casein, gelatin, cashew gum, and many more. Biocompatibility, toxicity and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science and pharmacology, chemical engineering and clinical science.