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Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications

Author : Sonke Svenson

Publisher : Springer

Page : 374 pages

File Size : 21,93 MB

Release : 2014-04-12

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9781489999368

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Book Description

This book clearly demonstrates the progression of nanoparticle therapeutics from basic research to applications. This book, unlike others covering nanoparticles used in medical applications, presents the medical challenges that can be reduced or even overcome by recent advances in nanoscale drug delivery. Each chapter highlights recent progress in the design and engineering of select multifunctional nanoparticles with topics covering targeting, imaging, delivery, diagnostics, and therapy.



Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications

Author : Sonke Svenson

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 371 pages

File Size : 50,76 MB

Release : 2012-02-22

Category : Medical

ISBN : 146142304X

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This book presents the medical challenges that can be reduced or even overcome by recent advances in nanoscale drug delivery. Each chapter highlights recent progress in the design and engineering of select multifunctional nanoparticles.



Nanomaterials and Their Applications

Author : Zishan Husain Khan

Publisher : Springer

Page : 328 pages

File Size : 46,75 MB

Release : 2017-10-20

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9811062145

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This book focuses on the latest advances in the field of nanomaterials and their applications, and provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of research in this rapidly developing field. The book comprises chapters exploring various aspects of nanomaterials. Given the depth and breadth of coverage, the book offers a valuable guide for researchers and students working in the area of nanomaterials.



Multifunctional Systems for Combined Delivery, Biosensing and Diagnostics

Author : Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

Publisher : William Andrew

Page : 374 pages

File Size : 34,92 MB

Release : 2017-05-03

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323527264

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Multifunctional Systems for Combined Delivery, Biosensing, and Diagnostics explores how multifunctional nanocarriers are being used in combined delivery and diagnostics in contemporary medicine. Particular attention is given to efforts to i) reduce the side effects of therapeutic agents, ii) increase the pharmacological effect, and iii) improve aqueous solubility and chemical stability of different therapeutic agents. The chapters focus on applications of nanostructured materials and nanocarriers, highlighting how these can be used effectively in both diagnosis and delivery. This applied focus makes the book an important reference source for those wanting to learn more about how specific nanomaterials and nanotechnology systems can help to solve drug delivery and diagnostics problems. This book is a valuable resource for materials scientists, bioengineers, and medical researchers who are looking for an applications-oriented guide on how nanotechnology and nanomaterials can be used effectively throughout the medical treatment process, from diagnosis to treatment. - Explores the benefits of using a variety of nanomaterials as drug delivery agents - Explains how nanocarriers can reduce the side effects of therapeutic agents - Provides an analysis of the pros and cons of using specific nanocarriers to solve particular diagnosis and delivery problems



Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery and Therapy

Author : Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

Publisher : William Andrew

Page : 581 pages

File Size : 31,64 MB

Release : 2019-03-14

Category : Science

ISBN : 0128166290

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Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery and Therapy presents recent advances in the field of nanobiomaterials and their important applications in drug delivery, therapy and engineering. The book offers pharmaceutical perspectives, exploring the development of nanobiomaterials and their interaction with the human body. Chapters show how nanomaterials are used in treatments, including neurology, dentistry and cancer therapy. Authored by a range of contributors from global institutions, this book offers a broad, international perspective on how nanotechnology-based advances are leading to novel drug delivery and treatment solutions. It is a valuable research resource that will help both practicing medics and researchers in pharmaceutical science and nanomedicine learn more on how nanotechnology is improving treatments. - Assesses the opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems - Explores how nanotechnology is being used to create more efficient drug delivery systems - Discusses which nanomaterials make the best drug carriers



Multifunctional Theranostic Nanomedicines in Cancer

Author : Malay K. Das

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 428 pages

File Size : 49,56 MB

Release : 2021-03-16

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0128217006

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Book Description

Multifunctional Theranostic Nanomedicines in Cancer focuses on new trends, applications, and the significance of novel multifunctional nanotheranostics in cancer imaging for diagnosis and treatment. Cancer nanotechnology offers new opportunities for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Multifunctional nanoparticles harboring various functions—including targeting, imaging, and therapy—have been intensively studied with the goal of overcoming the limitations of conventional cancer diagnosis and therapy. Thus theranostic nanomedicines have emerged in recent years to provide an efficient and safer alternative in cancer management. This book covers polymer-based therapies, lipid-based therapies, inorganic particle-based therapies, photo-related therapies, radiotherapies, chemotherapies, and surgeries. Multifunctional Theranostic Nanomedicines in Cancer offers an indispensable guide for researchers in academia, industry, and clinical settings; it is also ideal for postgraduate students; and formulation scientists working on cancer. - Provides a comprehensive resource of recent scientific progress and novel applications of theranostic nanomedicines - Discusses treatment options from a pharmaceutical sciences perspective - Includes translational science and targeted CNS cancer treatment



Bio-Applications of Nanoparticles

Author : Warren C.W. Chan

Publisher : Springer

Page : 207 pages

File Size : 41,74 MB

Release : 2007-11-29

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780387767123

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Book Description

This edited book highlights the central players in the Bionanotechnology field - which are the nanostructures and biomolecules. It provides broad examples of current developments in Bionanotechnology research and is an excellent introduction to the field. The book describes how nanostructures are synthesized and details the wide variety of nanostructures available for biological research and applications. Examples of the unique properties of nanostructures are provided along with the current applications of these nanostructures in biology and medicine. The final chapters of the book describe the toxicity of nanostructures.



Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications

Author : Sonke Svenson

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 371 pages

File Size : 27,12 MB

Release : 2012-02-22

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1461423058

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Book Description

This book clearly demonstrates the progression of nanoparticle therapeutics from basic research to applications. This book, unlike others covering nanoparticles used in medical applications, presents the medical challenges that can be reduced or even overcome by recent advances in nanoscale drug delivery. Each chapter highlights recent progress in the design and engineering of select multifunctional nanoparticles with topics covering targeting, imaging, delivery, diagnostics, and therapy.



Applications of Multifunctional Nanomaterials

Author : Sabu Thomas

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 834 pages

File Size : 17,18 MB

Release : 2023-03-30

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0128208821

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Book Description

Applications of Multifunctional Nanomaterials showcases the major applications of highly correlated nanosystems that highlight the multifunctionality of nanomaterials. This includes applications of nanomaterials in spintronics, information storage, magnetic data storage and memory device applications, energy harvesting applications using nanomultiferroics with piezoelectric polymers, nonlinear optical limiting applications using graphene or ferrite nanoparticles, soft tissues applications, EMI shielding applications and even applications in sunscreen lotions, cosmetics and food packaging will be discussed. In addition, nanoparticle incorporation in animal nutrition intended for increased productivity is an innovative and groundbreaking theme of the book. Finally, functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for drug delivery, magnetic hyperthermia, sutures, cancer therapy, dentistry and other biomedical and bio-engineering applications using nanoparticles are discussed in detail. - Explains the major design and fabrication techniques and processes for a range of multifunctional nanomaterials and nanotechnologies - Demonstrates how ferromagnetics, multiferroics and carbon nanomaterials are designed for electronic and optical applications - Assesses the major challenges of using multifunctional nanomaterials on a mass scale



Nanotechnology-Based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Lung Cancer

Author : Prashant Kesharwani

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 352 pages

File Size : 32,12 MB

Release : 2019-01-26

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0128163674

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Book Description

Nanotechnology-based Targeted Drug Delivery Systems for Lung Cancer is an indispensable resource that will help pharmaceutical scientists and clinical researchers design and develop novel drug delivery systems and devices for the treatment of lung cancer. As recent breakthroughs in nanomedicine are now making it possible to deliver drugs, genes and therapeutic agents to localized areas of disease to maximize clinical benefit, while also limiting unwanted side effects, this book explores promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer using cutting-edge nanomedical technologies. Topics discussed include polymeric nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, liposomes, dendrimers, micelles and nanoemulsions. - Provides an overview of an array of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems - Examines the design, synthesis and application of different nanocarriers in drug and gene delivery - Provides an in-depth understanding of the design of targeted nanotherapeutics and technologies and its implication in various site-specific cancers