Description
Green Carbon Dots for Theranostic Applications: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications addresses the growing need for environmentally friendly and sustainable materials in the field of biomedicine. Carbon dots, a class of carbon-based nanoparticles, offer unique optical properties and biocompatibility compared to traditional semiconductor-based nanomaterials, providing a promising alternative by utilizing renewable and low-cost carbon sources and employing eco-friendly synthesis methods. A wide range of theranostic applications for green carbon dots are thoroughly reviewed, including bioimaging, drug delivery, cancer therapy, and many more. Green Carbon Dots for Theranostic Applications: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications provides a comprehensive understanding of green carbon dots and their applications in theranostics, with a focus on bridging sustainable nanotechnology and biomedical innovation. This book is of interest to academics and researchers working in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical science.- Introduces the synthesis methods, characterization, and surface functionalization principles and techniques of green carbon dots- Aids the reader in selecting cost-effective and sustainable materials for application in theranostics, promoting the use of environmentally friendly approaches and resources- Explores a wide range of theranostic applications, such as precision medicine, regenerative medicine, molecular diagnostics and more
Table of Contents
Part 1: Introduction and Fundamentals1. Introduction to Green Carbon Dots2. Synthesis Methods of Green Carbon Dots3. Characterization Techniques for Green Carbon Dots4. Surface Functionalization of Green Carbon DotsPart II: Theranostic Applications of Green Carbon Dots5. Green Carbon Dots for Bioimaging6. Green Carbon Dots as Drug Delivery Systems7. Green Carbon Dots for Photothermal Therapy8. Green Carbon Dots in Multimodal Imaging9. Green Carbon Dots in Precision Medicine10. Green Carbon Dots in Molecular Diagnostics in Theranostics11. Green Carbon Dots in Oncology12. Green Carbon Dots in Cardiovascular Diseases13. Green Carbon Dots in in Infectious Diseases14. Green Carbon Dots in Regenerative Medicine15. Green Carbon Dots in Neurological Disorders16. Biocompatibility and Toxicity Challenges of Green Carbon DotsPart III: Implementation and Future Perspectives17. Regulatory Considerations and Commercialization18. Future Perspectives of Green Carbon Dots in Theranostics
