Description
Nanobiotechnology: Microbes and Plant Assisted Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Mechanisms and Applications covers in detail the green synthesis of nanostructures of tailor-made size, shape and physico-chemical and opto-electronic properties. The rationale behind the selection of bacteria, cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, virus and medicinal plants for the synthesis of biologically active exotic nanoparticles for biomedical applications is also part of this book. It also explores metal recovery, bioconversion, detoxification and removal of heavy metals using nanobiotechnology and discusses the potential of nanobiotechnology to address environmental pollution and toxicity. The book further covers the economic and commercial aspects of such green nanobiotechnology initiatives, its current status in intellectual property rights like patents filed so far globally, technology transfers, and market potential. This information enables one to decipher the scope of biogenic nanoparticles and its prospects.- Provides an overview on the general and applied aspects on nanotechnology- Gives the scope of exploring bacteria, fungi, algae, virus and medicinal plants for the synthesis of exotic nanoparticles- Furnishes a comprehensive report on the underlying molecular mechanisms behind the biosynthesis of nanoparticles- Outlines sustainable alternative strategies of bioremediation of heavy metals, metal recovery, detoxification and bioconversion using nanobiotechnology- Explores the promises of patenting, technology transfer and commercialization potential of biogenic nanoparticles
Table of Contents
1. Nanobiotechnology: Methods, Applications and Future Prospects2. Characterization techniques for nanoparticles3. Nanotheranostics and biocompatibility4. Bacteriogenic silver nanoparticles: Mechanisms and applications5. Bacteriogenic gold nanoparticles: Mechanisms and applications6. Mycosynthesis of silver nanoparticles: Mechanism and applications7. Mycosynthesis of gold nanoparticles: Mechanism and applications8. Genetically modified microbes for nanbiotechnology9. Viruses and nanotechnology10. Algae assisted synthesis of nanoparticles11. Phytogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Mechanisms and applications12. Phytogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles: Mechanisms and applications13. Biological synthesis of platinum, palladium, copper and zinc nanostructures14. Biological synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles15. Heavy metal removal by nanobiotechnology16. Detoxification and bioconversion of arsenic and chromium17. Nanobiotechnology for e-waste management18. Metal recovery using nanobiotechnology19. Functionalized biogenic nanoparticles and their applications20. Patents, technology transfer, commercialization aspects of biogenic nanoparticles
