Food, Medical, and Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials

1st Edition - March 24, 2022
Editors: Veeriah Jegatheesan, Nandika Bandara, Preetam Sarkar, Angana Sarkar, Kunal Pal
Language: English
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Food, Medical, and Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials is designed to cover different types of nanomaterials that have applications related to the environment, food and medicine. It is an important resource for materials scientists and bioengineers looking to learn more about the applications of nanomaterials for sustainable development applications. Nanoscale materials possess excellent properties that have been explored in the areas of biomedicals, food, agriculture, the environment, catalysis, sensing and energy storage. Examples of these new applications include smart and active food packaging, nanobiosensors, bioremediation, wastewater treatment, implant coatings, tissue engineering, delivery systems for food and pharmaceutical applications, and food safety.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Chapter 1: Fabrication of nanomaterials
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Fabrication of nanomaterials
3: Top-down fabrication methods
4: Bottom-up fabrication methods
5: Other common methods available for nanomaterials production
6: Nanocomposites
7: Future trends
References
Chapter 2: Nanoparticles and nanofluids: Characteristics and behavior aspects
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Nanoparticle aggregation and dispersion behavior
3: Physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles
4: Interactions between nanoparticles
5: Properties of nanofluid
6: Mass transfer in nanofluids
7: Future trends
References
Chapter 3: Robust organometallic gold nanoparticles in nanomedicine engineering of proteins
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: BSA conjugated gold-carbon nanoparticles with outstanding robustness and hemocompatibility
3: Green and cytocompatible carboxyl-modified gold-lysozyme antibacterial
4: Inhibition of amyloid fibrillation at carboxyl-tailored gold-aryl nanoparticles
5: Protein-coated gold nanoparticles: Green and chemical synthesis routes and their cellular uptake
6: Computational methods
7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Polysaccharide-based nanomaterials
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Agar nanoparticles
3: Agarose nanoparticle
4: Alginate nanoparticles
5: Carrageenan nanoparticles
6: Chitin nanoparticles
7: Chitooligosaccharide nanoparticles
8: Chitosan nanoparticles
9: Cellulose nanoparticles
10: Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Lipid-based nanostructures in food applications
Abstract
1: Introduction: Potential of lipid-based nanostructure
2: Type of lipid nanostructures used in food industries
3: Different synthesis methodologies
4: Application of lipid nanostructure in food industries
5: Future of lipid-based nanostructures
References
Chapter 6: Bio-based multifunctional nanomaterials: Synthesis and applications
Abstract
Acknowledgement
1: Introduction
2: Biomolecules in nanomaterial synthesis
3: Microbial molecules in nanomaterial synthesis
4: Plant resources in nanoparticle synthesis
5: Template-based synthesis
6: NP shape control with biomolecular systems
7: Extensive use of nanoparticles
8: Scope and applications of as-synthesized NPs
9: Summary and future outlook
References
Chapter 7: Nanocomposites in food packaging
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Fabrication methods of nanocomposites
3: Types of nanoparticles
4: Essential oils
5: Effect of the incorporation of nanoparticles and EOs on the properties of the nanocomposite packaging films
6: Regulatory issues
7: Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 8: Nano delivery systems for food bioactives
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Requirement of nano delivery system
3: Properties of the delivery system
4: Nano delivery system
5: Conclusion and future perspective
References
Chapter 9: Nanostructures for improving food structure and functionality
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Overview of methods for nanostructure formations
3: Sources of biopolymers for nanostructure development
4: Application on nanostructures in food systems
5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Nanotechnology in microbial food safety
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Interaction between nanoparticles and microbes
3: Antimicrobial nanocoating
4: Anti-fouling surface
5: Antimicrobial nanomaterials for biofilm
6: Nanoencapsulation
7: Nanophotosensitizer
8: Application of nanotechnology in microbial food safety
9: Risk assessment
10: Regulatory and legislative aspects
11: Final remarks
References
Chapter 11: Electroconductive nanofibrillar biocomposite platforms for cardiac tissue engineering
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Nanotopologies and electrical stimulation—Intrinsic biophysical determinant of CMs
3: Strategies for fabricating electroactive nanofibrous platforms
4: Recent developments in electroconductive nanofibrillar platforms for CTE
5: Conclusion and outlook
References
Chapter 12: Impacts of nanotechnology in tissue engineering
Abstract
1: Nanomaterials for skin repair and regeneration
2: Nanomaterial technology for eye regeneration
3: Nanostructured biomaterial used in bone regeneration
4: Nanomaterials in management of chronic respiratory diseases and mucosal injury
5: Biomaterials in cardiovascular tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
References
Chapter 13: Piezoelectric nanomaterials for biomedical applications
Abstract
1: Introduction and origin of piezoelectricity
2: Preparation of piezoelectric materials
3: Biomedical applications of piezoelectric nanomaterials
4: Conclusions
References
Chapter 14: Nanotechnology-based interventions for interactions with the immune system
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Emerging clinical needs of human immune physiology
3: Nanotechnology and nanoparticles for vaccination
4: Treatment of immunosuppressive diseases with nanoparticles
5: Cancer treatment with nanotechnology by immune modulation
6: Conclusion
References
Chapter 15: Polycaprolactone-based shape memory polymeric nanocomposites for biomedical applications
Abstract
Graphical Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: An insight of shape-memory polymers and shape memory effect
3: Significance of SMPs in biomedical applications
4: Synthesis and properties of PCL
5: PCL-based shape memory polymeric nanocomposites
6: Scope and future perspective
7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 16: Nanoemulsions for antitumor activity
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Nanoemulsion and MDR
3: Application and different types of cancer therapy
4: Theragonostic application of nanoemulsion
5: Future prospects
6: Conclusion
References
Chapter 17: Nanomaterials for aging and cosmeceutical applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Classifications of nanocosmeceuticals
3: Nanocosmeceuticals mechanisms of action
4: Toxicity of nanoparticles for cosmeceuticals
5: Safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetic industry
6: Future perspective and recommendations
References
Chapter 18: Nano-formulations in drug delivery
Abstract
1: Nanotechnology in nano-formulations in drug delivery
2: Morphologies and their properties in drug delivery
3: Preparation of nano-formulations
4: Different applications of nano-formulations
5: Biocompatibility and mechanism of some system drug delivery
6: Perspectives
References
Chapter 19: Nano-materials as biosensor for heavy metal detection
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biosensor
3: Advancement on nanomaterial-based biosensor
4: Pros and cons
5: Future prospects
References
Chapter 20: Smart nano-biosensors in sustainable agriculture and environmental applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Principle of nano-biosensors
3: Types of nano-bio sensors
4: Nanostructures used in sensors
5: Nano-biosensors for environmental and agricultural application
6: Conclusion
References
Index

Veeriah Jegatheesan

Veeriah Jegatheesan is Professor of Environmental Engineering and Director of Water:, Effect Technologies and Tools (WETT) Research Centre at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. His research focuses on the application of membrane bioreactors, sugar cane juiceclarification, sea water desalination and the treatment of mine tailing ponds.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Environmental Engineering and Director of Water, Effect Technologies and Tools (WETT) Research Centre at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

Nandika Bandara

Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair in Food Proteins and Bioproducts at the University of Manitoba, Canada. His research focuses on Integrating material science and nanotechnology for improving bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy. of bioactives and drugs using protein & lipid-based delivery systems.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair in Food Proteins and Bioproducts at the University of Manitoba, Canada

Preetam Sarkar

Dr. Preetam Sarkar is an Assistant Professor of Food Sciences at the Department of Food Process Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India. He completed his Ph.D. in Food Sciences from Purdue University, USA. The research at Dr. Sarkar’s lab at NIT Rourkela focuses on the development of delivery vehicles such as emulsions, films and coatings, for the protection of bioactive compounds such as antimicrobial agents for food safety applications. He has published 30 articles in SCI journals, 10 book chapters, and co-edited 3 books.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor of Food Sciences at the Department of Food Process Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India.

Angana Sarkar

Prof. Angana Sarkar pursued her graduation in Agricultural Engineering from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswasvidyalaya, West Bengal, India, followed by post-graduation in Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India 2008. Later, she completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Biotechnlogy from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. Subsequently she joined National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India in the year 2015 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology & Medical Engineering. Her research area is mainly focused on (i) Pollutant detection using biosensors, (ii) Groundwater bioremediation, (iii) Waste water (domestic and industrial) treatment (iv) Solid waste management by bio-refinery approach to produce environmental waste to value like bioethanol, pigment, biofertilizars etc. and (iv) Hydrocarbon and other organic pollutants degradation.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology and MEdical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India

Kunal Pal

Dr. Kunal Pal is currently the professor-in-charge of Medical Electronics and Instrumentation Laboratory in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, India. His major research interests revolve around biomedical signal processing, biomedical equipment design, soft materials, and controlled drug delivery. He has published more than 100 publications in SCI-cited journals of high repute.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India.