Silver's Lure

Silver's Lure
Author: Anne Kelleher
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426847327
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Through battle, blood and sacrifice — only thus could the world be saved… Or so the bards sing. But at the dawning of the world, Catrione, a gifted Druid, knew only that the realms of Shadowland and Sidhe faced the gravest of danger from the goblin hordes and treacherous mortals. Now wary allies come together to wreak a spell to avert evil magicks, but the cost will be high. For much is needed to make the Silver Caul, and the songs don't speak of the price demanded. There will be duplicity and deceit, battle and blood and sacrifices — willing and unwilling.

Metal Nanoparticles in Microbiology

Metal Nanoparticles in Microbiology
Author: Mahendra Rai
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2011-04-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642183123
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Following an introduction to biogenic metal nanoparticles, this book presents how they can be biosynthesized using bacteria, fungi and yeast, as well as their potential applications in biomedicine. It is shown that the synthesis of nanoparticles using microbes is eco-friendly and results in reproducible metal nanoparticles of well-defined sizes, shapes and structures. This biotechnological approach based on the process of biomineralization exploits the effectiveness and flexibility of biological systems. Chapters include practical protocols for microbial synthesis of nanoparticles and microbial screening methods for isolating a specific nanoparticle producer as well as reviews on process optimization, industrial scale production, biomolecule-nanoparticle interactions, magnetosomes, silver nanoparticles and their numerous applications in medicine, and the application of gold nanoparticles in developing sensitive biosensors.

Biofunctional Textiles and the Skin

Biofunctional Textiles and the Skin
Author: Uta-Christina Hipler
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 3805581211
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In recent years the development of new technologies has permitted the production of 'functional' or 'smart' textiles. These fabrics are capable of sensing changes in environmental conditions or body functions and are adequately responding to them. They are able to absorb substances from the skin or to release therapeutic or cosmetic compounds. For instance, they can be used in underwear with an integrated cardio-online system or as textiles with carrier molecules. The focal point of interest in biofunctional textiles lies currently on the use of textiles supporting therapy and prevention in dermatology. This volume collects information about new trends in the interaction between textiles and the skin, particularly the development of antimicrobial finished textiles. It presents a selection of papers which will contribute to further consolidate the dialogue between dermatologists, allergologists, biomaterial scientists and textile engineers.