Nanosponges

Nanosponges
Author: Francesco Trotta
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527341013

An excellent overview of the field, covering in detail a wide range of different types of constituent materials, such as polymers, metals and metal oxides. It discusses their production and synthetic routes, as well as applications in several areas, including catalysis, drug delivery and environmental science. A must-have for scientists in academia and industry, as well as a valuable resource for both newcomers and more established researchers working in the field.

Nanosponges

Nanosponges
Author: Francesco Trotta
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2019-08-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527340998

An excellent overview of the field, covering in detail a wide range of different types of constituent materials, such as polymers, metals and metal oxides. It discusses their production and synthetic routes, as well as applications in several areas, including catalysis, drug delivery and environmental science. A must-have for scientists in academia and industry, as well as a valuable resource for both newcomers and more established researchers working in the field.

Nanosponges for Environmental Remediation

Nanosponges for Environmental Remediation
Author: Shikha Gulati
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2023-11-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3031410777

The book covers the chemistry of various nanosponges, as well as the methods for synthesizing them and altering them chemically, as well as their characterization and uses in environmental remediation. Sensors, adaptable materials for oil clean-up in the sea, the removal of dangerous organic and inorganic pollutants from wastewater, the adsorption of various poisonous and greenhouse gases from the air, and more are just a few of the environmental uses for nanosponges. This book aims to provide broad coverage of recent research progress or up-to-date knowledge addressing various aspects in this field. With this book, we aim to provide the readers with the opportunity to learn about different facets of environmental remediation using nanosponges. Thus, this book scrutinizes the state-of-the-art research and discovery in the use of nanosponges in environmental applications, highlighting the scope to which these novel materials have been incorporated by the community. Beyond bestowing a summary of recent research by major groups in the field, the book presents the approaches behind recent developments, providing a long-lasting situation for experienced researchers and novices in the field. This book also emphasizes the challenges with previous signs of progress and way for further research, details relating to the current pioneering technology, and future perspectives with a multidisciplinary approach. Furthermore, it presents up-to-date information on the economics, toxicity, and regulations related to these novel materials. This book is of interest to those in environmental science and applications, particularly graduate students, young faculty, and others exploring nanosponges.

Cyclodextrins in Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, and Biomedicine

Cyclodextrins in Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, and Biomedicine
Author: Erem Bilensoy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2011-04-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470934611

Cyclodextrins in Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, and Biomedicine covers a wide range of knowledge on cyclodextrins, from an overview of molecular and supramolecular aspects of cyclodextrin physicochemistry, to the latest outcomes in cyclodextrin use and future possibilities in the employment of these systems. This book focuses on the derivatives and physicochemical and biological properties of cyclodextrins, and considers drug delivery through topical, mucosal, and oral via cyclodextrin complexes.

Multifunctional Nanocarriers for Contemporary Healthcare Applications

Multifunctional Nanocarriers for Contemporary Healthcare Applications
Author: Barkat, Md. Abul
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2018-01-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522547827

Advances in technology permeates every aspect of life, including the healthcare system. Nanotechnology based systems have gained popularity based upon their promise, size, and other characteristics. Multifunctional Nanocarriers for Contemporary Healthcare Applications is a critical academic publication that explores advancements in nanostructured systems, applications of these systems in healthcare, and biomedical applications of these systems. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics, such as hydrogels, controlled drug delivery systems, and nanomedicine, this book is geared toward researchers, students, and academicians seeking current research on advancements and applications of nanostructured systems in the healthcare industry.

Nanotechnology in Medicine

Nanotechnology in Medicine
Author: Vishnu Kirthi Arivarasan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2021-01-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030610217

Nanomedicine is the field of science that deals with organic applications of medicine at the nano-scale level. It primarily addresses finding, anticipating, and treating sickness, as well as using nanotechnology to assist in controlling human frameworks at the cellular level. The nature of nanotechnology allows it to address numerous medical issues in humans. This book offers comprehensive information to better comprehend and apply multifunctional nanoparticles in nanomedicine, and thus open avenues in the field. Medicating at the nanolevel is an exceptional therapeutic avenue, as it avoids symptoms associated with conventional medicines. This book investigates recent insights into structuring novel drug delivery frameworks. It concentrates on the physical characteristics of drug delivery transporters, and the preliminary procedures involved in their use. The book offers in-depth detail that benefits academics and researchers alike, containing broad research from experts in the field, and serves as a guide for students and researchers in the field of nanomedicine, drug delivery, and nanotechnology.

Environmental Nanotechnology

Environmental Nanotechnology
Author: Nandita Dasgupta
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319760904

This book presents the environmental benefits of nanomaterials in agriculture, water purification and nanomedicine. Nanotechnology will modify the environment both in a positive and negative way. On the one hand, new nanomaterials are promising for reducing greenhouse gases, cleaning toxic wastes and building alternative energy sources. On the other hand, some toxic nanoparticles enter and disrupt ecosystems. Therefore, research should focus on the sustainable use of nanomaterials to avoid environmental contamination. This volume is the first of several volumes on Environmental Nanotechnology, which will be published in the series Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World.

Colloid Science in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology

Colloid Science in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
Author: Selcan Karakuş
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2020-02-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1789855950

This book presents studies on colloidal particle/nanoparticle systems and their applications. Some of the topics covered are include nanoparticle-based drug design, theranostic nanoparticles for cancer therapy, market perspectives of colloidal particles, and stability of nanoparticles. The authors focus on recent findings, applications, and new technological developments of the fundamental properties of colloidal particle systems.

Advances in Computational and Bio-Engineering

Advances in Computational and Bio-Engineering
Author: S. Jyothi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 650
Release: 2020-07-19
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3030469395

This book gathers state-of-the-art research in computational engineering and bioengineering to facilitate knowledge exchange between various scientific communities. Computational engineering (CE) is a relatively new discipline that addresses the development and application of computational models and simulations often coupled with high-performance computing to solve complex physical problems arising in engineering analysis and design in the context of natural phenomena. Bioengineering (BE) is an important aspect of computational biology, which aims to develop and use efficient algorithms, data structures, and visualization and communication tools to model biological systems. Today, engineering approaches are essential for biologists, enabling them to analyse complex physiological processes, as well as for the pharmaceutical industry to support drug discovery and development programmes.

Organic Materials as Smart Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery

Organic Materials as Smart Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 770
Release: 2018-03-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128136642

Organic Materials as Smart Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery presents the latest developments in the area of organic frameworks used in pharmaceutical nanotechnology. An up-to-date overview of organic smart nanocarriers is explored, along with the different types of nanocarriers, including polymeric micelles, cyclodextrins, hydrogels, lipid nanoparticles and nanoemlusions. Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is a valuable reference for researchers in biomaterials, the pharmaceutical industry, and those who want to learn more about the current applications of organic smart nanocarriers. - Explores the most recent molecular- and structure-based applications of organic smart nanocarriers in drug delivery - Highlights different smart nanocarriers and assesses their intricate organic structural properties for improving drug delivery - Assesses how molecular organic frameworks lead to more effective drug delivery systems