Full Description
This book presents recent advancements in nanotechnology-based innovations in the biomedical sciences and engineering fields, including nanoimaging, nano-delivery of drugs and genes, antimicrobial and antiviral coatings, nano-neutraceuticals, and nano-cosmetics. It covers a wide range of topics, which include nanosensors, nano-based coatings, and wound healing, as well as scope for new research and development. It is a guide to the state-of-the-art nanotechnological advancements in medical image processing and disease detection.
Features are as follows:
Covers industry-oriented applications of nanomaterials in the field of biomedical engineering
Discusses development of nature-inspired nano-engineered nutraceuticals
Reviews research on nano-coating to restrict biofilm formation and nosocomial infections
Includes different aspects of both medical sciences and health sciences, ranging from medical imaging to cosmetics
Explores micro-/nano-SMART devices for biomedical applications
This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and related areas.
Contents
1. Nanoparticles for Biomedical Imaging: History to Current Status. 2. Characterization of Nanomaterials for Use in Medical Imaging. 3. Drug delivery and Medical Imaging Using Nanotechnology. 4. Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Nanomaterials in Cancer Theranostics. 5. Quantum Dots: The Next Generation Candidate for Biomedical Imaging. 6. Nanotechnology in Bio-sensing: The Future of Disease Diagnosis. 7. Application of Silver Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Coating: Advancement and Challenges. 8. Application of Nanocomposites for Wound Healing. 9. Application of Nanotechnology in Anti-microbial Coating on Surgical Instruments. 10. Advances in Antiviral Coating: Harnessing Nanoparticles and Fuzzy Logic. 11. Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery: Current Technique and Recent Advances. 12. Phytonanomedicine: A Cost-Effective Approaches for Breast Cancer Therapy: Appropriately Relevant for India. 13. Nanoparticle Based Gene Delivery in Therapeutics: Current Status and Future Scope. 14. Recent Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery for Cardiovascular Diseases. 15. Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery. 16. Recent Advancement in Use of Nano-Nutraceuticals in Medicine. 17. Nutraceuticals Delivery System Using Nano-Based Formulations. 18. Potential Use of Nanomaterials in Dietary Supplements and Medical Purpose Food. 19. Application of Polymeric Nanomaterials and Liposomes in the Food Industry. 20. Nanotechnology and its Application in the Science of Beauty: Nano Formulation for Cosmetics and Beauty Creams. 21. Stimuli-Responsive DNA Device for Biomedical Applications. 22. Role of Nanostructured Materials Towards Futuristic Biomedical Sensing Applications. 23. Therapeutic Nutraceutical Delivery Strategies Using Nano Carrier Systems and Their Characterization Methods. 24. Augmentation of Nanorobots in the Field of Biomedicine.
