Full Description
The book series Nanomaterials for the Life Sciences, provides an in-depth overview of all nanomaterial types and their uses in the life sciences.
Each volume is dedicated to a specific material class and covers fundamentals, synthesis and characterization strategies, structure-property relationships and biomedical applications. The series brings nanomaterials to the Life Scientists and life science to the Materials Scientists so that synergies are seen and developed to the fullest.
Written by international experts of various facets of this exciting field of research, the series is aimed at scientists of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, materials science, physics, bioengineering, and medicine, together with cell biology, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical chemistry, and toxicology, both in academia and fundamental research as well as in pharmaceutical companies.
VOLUME 3 - Mixed Metal Nanomaterials
This volume covers the aspects of synthesis, characterization and application of bimetallic and multielemental spherical and anisotropic nanomaterials in the life sciences.
Contents
Preface
GOLD NANOSHELLS IN BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Physical Properties of Gold Nanoshells
Synthesis and Bioconjugation
Biodistribution,Toxicity Profile and Transport
Biomedical Applications
Concluding Remarks
ANISOTROPIC BIMETALLIC/OXIDE NANOMATERIALS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES
Introduction
Synthesis and Functionalization of Anisotropic Bimetallic Nanoparticles
Applications in the Life Sciences
Conclusions
AU-PT NANOMATERIALS AND ENZYMATIC CATALYSTS FOR BIOFUEL CELL APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR)
Glucose Oxidation
Application to Fuel Cell Systems
Summary and Outlook
SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC METALLIC NANOMATERIALS-BASED NSET BIOSENSORS
Introduction
Size- and Shape-Dependent Super Quenching Properties of Nanomaterials
Nanomaterial Surface Energy Transfer (NSET)
Gold Nanoshell-Based Biosensors
Problems and Challenges
Summary
MIXED-METAL OXIDE NANOMATERIALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
Introduction
TiO2 Heterogeneous Photocatalysis for Environmental Remediation
Other Mixed-Metal Oxide Photocatalysts
Conclusions
BUILDING NONMAGNETIC METAL@OXIDE AND BIMETALLIC NANOSTRUCTURES: POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES
Introduction
Building Nonmagnetic Metal@Oxide and Bimetallic Nanostructures
Current and Future Applications in the Life Sciences
Summary and Outlook
BIOFUNCTIONALIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC BIMETALLIC NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
Spherical Core-Shell Bimetallic Nanoparticles
Anisotropically Shaped Nanoparticles: Nanorods and Nanowires
Profunctional Bimetallic Alloys
Outlook
MULTIELEMENTAL NANORODS (NANOWIRES): SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Synthetic Strategies
Properties
Analytical Applications
Conclusions
SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC NONMAGNETIC CORE-SHELL NANOMATERIALS: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION
Introduction: Core-Shell Nanomaterials and Their Biological/Medical Applications
Nonmagnetic Core-Shell Nanostructures
Synthesis of Cores in Core-Shell Nanostructures
Deposition of Shells over the Core Nanomaterials
Types of Core-Shell Nanomaterials
Applications
Conclusions and Future Prospects
SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC SILICA SHELL NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
Silica-Coated Metal Nanoparticles
Silica-Coated Quantum Dots
Silica-Encapsulated Magnetic Nanoparticles
Hollow Silica Spherical Structures
Conclusions
SPHERCIAL AND ANISOTROPIC CORE-SHELL AND ALLOY NANOMATERIALS: CHARACTERIZATION USING X-RAY ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY
Introduction
Nanoparticle Systems for Biomedical Applications
Characterization of Spherical and Anisotropic Core-Shell and Alloy Nanomaterials using X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS)
Conclusions
ANISOTROPIC HEXAGONAL BORON NITRIDE NANOMATERIALS: SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Synthesis of BN Nanotubes
BNNT-Based Nano-Objects
Porous BN and BN Mesh
BN Mono- or Few-Layer Sheets
Physical Properties of h-BN
Applications
Concluding Remarks
SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC BORON NITRIDE NANOMATERIALS: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION
Introduction
BN Nanomaterials Synthesis
Remarks on Properties and Applications
Concluding Remarks
