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Surface Chemistry of Nanobiomaterials
Applications of Nanobiomaterials
- 1st Edition - February 3, 2016
- Editor: Alexandru Grumezescu
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 2 8 6 1 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 2 8 8 4 - 2
Surface Chemistry of Nanobiomaterials brings together the most recent findings regarding the surface modification of currently used nanomaterials, which is a field that has becom… Read more
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Request a sales quoteSurface Chemistry of Nanobiomaterials brings together the most recent findings regarding the surface modification of currently used nanomaterials, which is a field that has become increasingly important during the last decade. This book enables the results of current research to reach those who wish to use this knowledge in an applied setting.
Leading researchers from around the world present various types of nanobiomaterials, such as quantum dots (QDs), carbon nanotubes, silver nanoparticles, copper oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, magnetite, hydroxyapatite and graphene, and discuss their related functionalization strategies.
This book will be of interest to postdoctoral researchers, professors and students engaged in the fields of materials science, biotechnology and applied chemistry. It will also be highly valuable to those working in industry, including pharmaceutics and biotechnology companies, medical researchers, biomedical engineers and advanced clinicians.
- An up-to-date and highly structured reference source for researchers, practitioners and students working in biomedical, biotechnological and engineering fields
- A valuable guide to recent scientific developments, covering major and emerging applications of nanomaterials in the biomedical field
- Proposes novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies in nanomedicine and nanobiology
Academic: Materials science, biotechnology and applied chemistry professors, PhD, MsC, postdocs, upper level undergraduate students. Industry: Pharmaceutics and biotechnology companies, medical researchers, biomedical engineers, advanced clinicians
- List of contributors
- Preface of the series
- Preface
- About the Series Set (I–XI)
- About Volume III
- Chapter 1. Surface functionalized hybrid nanomaterials: Implications in biosensing and therapeutics
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Surface Functionalization
- 1.3 Applications in the Biomedical Field
- 1.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2. Microbial toxicity of different functional groups-treated carbon nanotubes
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Methods of Functionalization
- 2.3 Antimicrobial Activity
- 2.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 3. Making the hospital a safer place by the sonochemical coating of textiles by antibacterial nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Application of Nanotechnology for “Smart” Textiles
- 3.3 A Sonochemical Method for the Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials and Their Adherence to Solid Substrates
- 3.4 Ultrasound-Assisted Deposition of Metal Nanooxides on Textiles and Their Antibacterial Properties
- 3.5 The Sonochemical Coating of Cotton Withstands 65 Washing Cycles at Hospital Washing Standards and Retains Its Antibacterial Properties
- 3.6 Making the Hospital a Safer Place by Sonochemical Coating of All Its Textiles with Antibacterial Nanoparticles
- 3.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 4. Nano-microporous structured surfaces prepared by the breath figures approach and their biorelated applications
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Breath Figures as a Methodology to Obtain Pores with Well-Defined Characteristics
- 4.3 Topographical and Chemical Modifications of the Pores
- 4.4 Biorelated Applications of Nano-Microporous Films
- 4.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5. Surface chemistry of nanobiomaterials with antimicrobial activity
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Antiadhesive Surfaces
- 5.3 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 6. Nanotechnology from particle size reduction to enhancing aqueous solubility
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Branches of Nanotechnology
- 6.3 Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems
- 6.4 Drug Solubility
- 6.5 Stability Aspect
- 6.6 Processes of Production of Nanoparticles
- 6.7 Pharmaceutical and Drug Delivery Applications of Nanoparticles
- 6.8 FDA Regulations
- 6.9 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 7. Formation of biomimetic hydroxyapatite coatings on the surface of titanium and Ti-containing alloys: Ti–6Al–4V and Ti–Zr–Nb
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 HA Deposition on Titanium Surface, Modified by SiOH, COOH, and TiOH Functional Groups: Findings for the Optimal Experiment Conditions
- 7.3 Influence of the Temperature and SBF Composition (Tas-SBF and 10×-SBF) on the Biomimetic HA Deposition on the Titanium Surface
- 7.4 HA-Coating in 10×SBF
- 7.5 HA-Coating in Tas-SBF
- 7.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8. Interaction between nanoparticles and cell membrane
- Abstract
- 8.1 A Short Introduction
- 8.2 Current Status
- 8.3 Interactions between Liposomes and Nanomaterials
- 8.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9. Antimicrobial studies of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Antimicrobial Studies of Silver Nanostructured Materials
- 9.3 Antibacterial Studies of Gold (Au) Nanostructured Materials
- 9.4 Antibacterial Studies of Copper (Cu) Nanostructured Materials
- 9.5 Antibacterial Studies of Other Metal Oxide Nanostructured Materials
- 9.6 The Mechanism of Metal and Metal Oxide Antibacterial Activity
- 9.7 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 10. Inorganic nanoarchitectonics designed for drug delivery and anti-infective surfaces
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Nanoarchitectonics with Biological Applications
- 10.3 Antimicrobial Inorganic Coatings for Medical Devices
- 10.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 11. The chemistry of magnetosomes
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Ultrastructure of Magnetosomes
- 11.3 The Magnetosome Membrane
- 11.4 The Inorganic Core
- 11.5 Magnets in Higher Organisms
- 11.6 Current Status
- 11.7 Future Prospects
- 11.8 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 12. Nanomaterials and natural products for UV-photoprotection
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Polyphenols
- 12.3 Carotenoids
- 12.4 Xanthines
- 12.5 Steroids
- 12.6 Mycosporines and Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids
- 12.7 Vitamin E
- 12.8 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 13. Progress in graphene-based optical and electrochemical aptasensors
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Optical Graphene Aptasensors
- 13.3 Electrochemical Graphene-Based Aptasensors
- 13.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 14. Improved oral bioavailability of bioactives through lipid-based nanoarchitectures
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Anatomical and Physiological Features of Gastrointestinal Tract
- 14.3 Lipid-Based Nanocarriers in Overcoming the Challenges to Oral Drug Delivery
- 14.4 Pharmacokinetics of Orally Administered Nanocarriers
- 14.5 Regulatory Aspects
- 14.6 Concluding Remarks and Future Prospects
- References
- Chapter 15. Scientometric overview regarding the surface chemistry of nanobiomaterials
- Abstract
- 15.1 Overview
- 15.2 Surface Plasmons and Nanobiomaterials
- 15.3 Surface Chemistry of Nanobiomaterials
- 15.4 Conclusions
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 528
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 3, 2016
- Imprint: William Andrew
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323428613
- eBook ISBN: 9780323428842
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Alexandru Grumezescu
Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu is a lecturer in the Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, at the Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania. He is an experienced researcher and published editor in the field of nano and biostructures. He is the editor-in-chief of two international open access journals: Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, Letters and Applied NanoBioScience. Dr. Grumezescu has published more than 200 peer-reviewed papers, authored nine books, and has served as an editor for more than 50 scholarly books.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science and Faculty of Medical Engineering, Politehnica University of Bucharest, RomaniaRead Surface Chemistry of Nanobiomaterials on ScienceDirect