Applications of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Engineering

by Piyali Basak (Editor), Pratik Das (Editor), Suvendu Manna (Editor), Tridib Kumar Sinha (Editor)

Overview

This book presents recent advancements in nanotechnology-based innovations in the biomedical sciences and engineering fields, including nanoimaging, nano-delivery of drugs and genes, antimicrobial and antiviral coatings, nano-neutraceuticals, and nano-cosmetics. It covers a wide range of topics, which include nanosensors, nano-based coatings, and wound healing, as well as scope for new research and development. It is a guide to the state-of-the-art nanotechnological advancements in medical image processing and disease detection.

Features are as follows:

• Covers industry-oriented applications of nanomaterials in the field of biomedical engineering
• Discusses development of nature-inspired nano-engineered nutraceuticals
• Reviews research on nano-coating to restrict biofilm formation and nosocomial infections
• Includes different aspects of both medical sciences and health sciences, ranging from medical imaging to cosmetics
• Explores micro-/nano-SMART devices for biomedical applications

This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and related areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032485843
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/20/2024
Pages:	588
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Piyali Basak is currently the Director of the School of Bioscience and Engineering in Jadavpur University, Kolkata India. She authored more than 70 research and review articles in several international journals and several book chapters. Her research articles have reached 1000 plus citations worldwide. She has got various research awards throughout her career. She is currently working on nano-bio materials, and polymer nanocomposites for various applications like drug delivery, wound healing, antimicrobial coatings over surgical instruments, and nano-therapeutics. Dr. Basak is also involved in works related to environmental studies, related to dye degradation and natural product extract for therapeutic uses.

Pratik Das did his Masters of Engineering from the School of Bioscience and Engineering. Currently, Mr. Das is pursuing his Ph.D. from Jadavpur University. He is working in the field of nano-biomaterials and their biomedical application. He is currently continuing his research at the School of Bioscience and Engineering. He has authored or co-authored more than 17 international research and review articles in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals. The current research interest of Mr. Das includes Green Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles, Computational Biology, Biomaterials and their application in the Biomedical Industry, and Synthesis and application of Bio-derived carbon Dots. His special interest involves the fabrication of wound-healing products.

Suvendu Manna did his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2015. Currently, he is an assistant professor in University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Dehradun. Dr. Manna is an expert in biomaterials, wastewater remediation, environmental microbiology, and nanomaterials research. Dr. Manna has authored and co-authored 50 plus research and review articles published in SCI indexed peer-reviewed journals. He edited 6 international books and wrote one reference book. Dr. Manna also serving as a reviewers for many reputed international journals.

Tridib Sinha is an assistant professor in the Deptartment of Applied Sciences (Chemistry), University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. Priorly, he was a Research Professor (postdoc) in Gyeongsang National University (GNU), South Korea (2017–2021). He pursued his PhD from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur in 2016. Before Ph.D., he was a Research Chemist (medicinal synthesis) in a contract research organization (2008–2010), India. In brief, Dr. Sinha is a Materials Chemist who designs and develops environmentally benign materials particularly for the sustainable energy and environment. He has published 45+ research articles in SCI indexed peer-reviewed journals.

Table of Contents

1. Nanoparticles for Biomedical Imaging: History to Current Status. 2. Characterization of Nanomaterials for Use in Medical Imaging. 3. Drug delivery and Medical Imaging Using Nanotechnology. 4. Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Nanomaterials in Cancer Theranostics. 5. Quantum Dots: The Next Generation Candidate for Biomedical Imaging. 6. Nanotechnology in Bio-sensing: The Future of Disease Diagnosis. 7. Application of Silver Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Coating: Advancement and Challenges. 8. Application of Nanocomposites for Wound Healing. 9. Application of Nanotechnology in Anti-microbial Coating on Surgical Instruments. 10. Advances in Antiviral Coating: Harnessing Nanoparticles and Fuzzy Logic. 11. Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery: Current Technique and Recent Advances. 12. Phytonanomedicine: A Cost-Effective Approaches for Breast Cancer Therapy: Appropriately Relevant for India. 13. Nanoparticle Based Gene Delivery in Therapeutics: Current Status and Future Scope. 14. Recent Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery for Cardiovascular Diseases. 15. Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery. 16. Recent Advancement in Use of Nano-Nutraceuticals in Medicine. 17. Nutraceuticals Delivery System Using Nano-Based Formulations. 18. Potential Use of Nanomaterials in Dietary Supplements and Medical Purpose Food. 19. Application of Polymeric Nanomaterials and Liposomes in the Food Industry. 20. Nanotechnology and its Application in the Science of Beauty: Nano Formulation for Cosmetics and Beauty Creams. 21. Stimuli-Responsive DNA Device for Biomedical Applications. 22. Role of Nanostructured Materials Towards Futuristic Biomedical Sensing Applications. 23. Therapeutic Nutraceutical Delivery Strategies Using Nano Carrier Systems and Their Characterization Methods. 24. Augmentation of Nanorobots in the Field of Biomedicine.