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Quantum Dot Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2025
  • Prashant Kesharwani + 1 more
  • English
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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
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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.

Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery

  • 1st Edition
  • March 1, 2025
  • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
  • English
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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.

Protein-Based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering

  • 1st Edition
  • March 1, 2025
  • Showkat Ahmad Bhawani + 2 more
  • English
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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.

Extracellular Vesicles for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Applications

  • 1st Edition
  • January 23, 2025
  • Anand Krishnan + 4 more
  • English
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Extracellular Vesicles for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Applications provides an introduction to exosomes and extracellular vesicles, including their unique properties and characterization, before detailing the most-utilized isolation, purification, and surface engineering techniques for their preparation as therapeutic and diagnostic agents. This book reviews recent developments in interdisciplinary research on exosome structure, properties, and engineering approaches as well as their use in diagnosis and treatment of a variety of illnesses such as cancer, tuberculosis, Alzheimer's disease, ophthalmic diseases, and others. Extracellular Vesicles for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Applications is an important reference for those interested in the development and application of exosomes and extracellular vesicles as biomaterials for us in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles

  • 1st Edition
  • December 2, 2024
  • Kalim Deshmukh + 3 more
  • English
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Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles holistically covers the development and application of chitosan nanoparticles, providing an accessible and interdisciplinary resource for both those new to the field and those who wish to deepen their knowledge. The book begins with an introduction to synthesis methods, fundamental chemistry, characterization, and surface functionalization of chitosan nanoparticles, guiding the reader through each stage of development. A wide range of biomedical applications are explored, from vaccine delivery, tumor targeting, tissue engineering, and wound healing and antimicrobial therapy.This will be a helpful guide for postgraduate students and researchers who are starting out in this field, as well as established researchers in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, materials chemistry, and bioscience.

Medical Nanobiotechnology

  • 1st Edition
  • December 2, 2024
  • Sougata Ghosh + 1 more
  • English
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Medical Nanobiotechnology: Nanomedicine for Repair, Regeneration, Remodelling, and Recovery thoroughly reviews the potential of functionalized biomaterials as ideal candidates for nanomedicine. The book covers advances in the development of nanotheranostic agents that can simultaneously help in both effective therapy and rapid diagnosis. A range of materials is covered, including their fabrication, characterization and assessment, as well as their functionalization and incorporation into implants and medical devices.Clinical aspects and challenges are discussed, helping bridge the gap between laboratory research and the translational impact as nanomedicine begins to develop point-of-care customized therapy. This book is an interdisciplinary reference for researchers and R&D groups interested in the development of novel nanobiomaterials for therapeutic applications.

Antimicrobial Materials and Coatings

  • 1st Edition
  • November 29, 2024
  • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
  • English
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Antimicrobial Materials and Coatings covers the properties, fabrication technologies, and applications of antimicrobial coatings and materials, with a focus on innovative antimicrobial nanomaterials. Due to the globally concerning issue of antimicrobial resistance and the evidence that nanomaterials are believed to have no or low potential for resistance development, considerable efforts have been directed to synthesizing and developing antibacterial coatings and nanomaterials for a range of applications. This book guides the reader through the key properties, fabrication technologies and various applications of antimicrobial coatings and materials, including applications in food packaging, biomedicine and public health, water treatment and decontamination.

Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

  • 1st Edition
  • October 30, 2024
  • Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji + 5 more
  • English
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Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications explores the use of chitosan-based nanoparticles as a sustainable solution for the development of improved therapeutic and diagnostic techniques. A range of biomedical applications is reviewed, including treatment against highly resistant bacteria and parasites; tissue regeneration; drug delivery, and more. Moreover, the application of chitosan-based nanoparticles for the effective delivery of hormones, vaccines, phytochemicals, nutraceuticals, and their application in immobilization of enzymes is also discussed in detail. This book provides a state-of-the-art overview for materials scientists, pharmaceutical scientists, and researchers with an interest in the development of novel materials for therapeutics.

Design, Characterization and Fabrication of Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

  • 1st Edition
  • October 9, 2024
  • Dipankar Chattopadhyay + 1 more
  • English
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Design, Characterization and Fabrication of Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering covers core elements of scaffold design, from properties and characterization of polymeric scaffolds to fabrication techniques and the structure-property relationship. Particular attention is given to the cell-scaffold interaction at the molecular level, helping the reader understand and adapt scaffold design to improve biocompatibility and function. The book goes on to discuss a range of tissue engineering applications for polymeric scaffolds, including bone, nerve, cardiac and fibroblast tissue engineering. This is an important, interdisciplinary work of relevance to materials scientists, polymer scientists, biomedical engineers, and those working regenerative medicine.