DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0192e4/nanocomposite_part) has announced the addition of the "Nanocomposite Particles for Bio-Applications: Materials and Bio-Interfaces" book to their offering.
This book provides a concise state of the art of the synthesis and properties of nanocomposite particles with interest for diverse bio-applications. Contributions are mainly related to the chemical design of nanocomposite particles, their properties as well as their constituent materials, and the tailoring of bio-interfaces that may be relevant to the fields of clinical diagnosis and drug delivery procedures, among other bio-applications.
The topics described include particles composed of a polymer matrix containing dispersed inorganic nanophases and other bio-functionalized nanomaterials.
Key Features:
- One of the few books approaching the bio-applications of nanocomposite particles.
- Includes contributions from specialists with international published research in their fields of expertise.
- Illustrated with excellent figures and contains a very good survey of references to accompany each chapter.
Readership Researchers, postgraduate, and advanced undergraduate students of chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, biotechnology, nanoscience, and nanotechnology.
Key Topics Covered:
- From Nanoparticles to Nanocomposites: a Brief Overview
- Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Chemical Modification and Biofunctionalization
- Nanocapsules as Carriers for the Transport and Targeted Delivery of Bioactive Molecules
- Inorganic Nanoparticles Biofunctionalization
- Silica-Based Materials: Bioprocesses and Nanocomposites
- Synthetic Strategies for Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Particles
- Synthesis of Nanocomposite Particles Using Supercritical Fluids: A Bridge with Bio-applications
- Biocomposites Containing Magnetic Nanoparticles
- Multifunctional Nanocomposite Particles for Biomedical Applications
- Bio-Applications of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and Their Nanocomposites
- Anti-Microbial Polymer Nanocomposites
- Biosensing Applications Using Nanoparticles
Edited by by Tito Trindade (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Ana Luisa da Silva (Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal)
Review
The book provides an excellent and timely overview on the chemistry and biological applications of various types of nanoparticles and their composites. Starting from the fundamental science of preparation and surface functionalization, the book, following a clear and didactic approach, covers the most important topics which are related to applications of nanoparticles in the biological and medical field. The chapters provide basic principles, detailed insights, and possible applications of the discussed systems and refer the more interested reader to the most important literature. This makes the book a comprehensive reference for graduate students and senior scientists who want to enter this fascinating scientific field at the crossroads of various disciplines.
Prof. Guido Kickelbick - Saarland University, Germany
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