Full Description
Nanocomposite Biosensors for Healthcare Applications examines the critical role of nanocomposites in advancing biosensor technology for clinical and biomedical applications. This book provides a single reference point, covering the design, fabrication, unique properties, and diverse healthcare applications of nanocomposite biosensors. A detailed review of a range of nanocomposites is offered, including graphene, gold nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and quantum dots. Various biosensors and their benefits are assessed, such as wearable biosensors, lab-on-a-chip systems, and point-of-care devices, with key healthcare applications in managing diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases thoroughly explored. This book also addresses regulatory, sustainability, and commercialization challenges, providing a detailed overview of how nanocomposites are reshaping diagnostics and healthcare. Nanocomposite Biosensors for Healthcare Applications is a valuable reference for researchers and academics in materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical science. It may also appeal to healthcare professionals interested in nanocomposites and innovative biosensors for various clinical applications.
Contents
1. Introduction to Nanocomposite Biosensors
2. The Evolution of Biosensors in Healthcare
3. Mechanisms of Signal Transduction in Biosensors
4. Design and Fabrication of Nanocomposite Biosensors
5. Functional Polymers Nanocomposites in Biosensors
6. Metal Oxide Nanocomposites in Biosensors
7. Graphene-Based Nanocomposites for Biosensing
8. Gold Nanoparticles-based Composites in Biomedical Diagnostics
9. Carbon Nanotubes-based Composites in Advanced Healthcare Applications
10. Quantum Dots-based Composites in Disease Detection and Monitoring
11. Magnetic Nanoparticles-based Composites in Targeted Biosensing
12. Nanocomposites in Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for Healthcare
13. Wearable Biosensors: Continuous Health Monitoring with Nanocomposites
14. Nanocomposite-Based Point-of-Care Devices
15. Nanocomposite Biosensors for Cancer Detection and Prognosis
16. Nanocomposite Biosensors for Infectious Disease Diagnostics
17. Nanocomposite Biosensors for Cardiovascular Monitoring
18. Diabetes Management with Glucose-Sensitive Nanocomposite Biosensors
19. Toxicology and Sustainability Considerations of Nanocomposite Biosensors
20. Challenges in Nanocomposite Biosensor Commercialization
21. Regulatory and Ethical Considerations for Biosensors in Healthcare
22. The Future of Nanocomposite-Based Biosensors in Personalized Medicine
