Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials Series
Coordonnateurs : Deshmukh Kalim, Mohan Dodda Jagan, El-Sherbiny Ibrahim M., Sadiku Emmanuel Rotimi
Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles holistically covers the development and application of chitosan nanoparticles, providing an accessible and interdisciplinary resource for both those new to the field and those who wish to deepen their knowledge. The book begins with an introduction to synthesis methods, fundamental chemistry, characterization, and surface functionalization of chitosan nanoparticles, guiding the reader through each stage of development. A wide range of biomedical applications are explored, from vaccine delivery, tumor targeting, tissue engineering, and wound healing and antimicrobial therapy. This will be a helpful guide for postgraduate students and researchers who are starting out in this field, as well as established researchers in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, materials chemistry, and bioscience.
1. Chitosan Nanoparticles: Fundamental Chemistry, Unique Physical and Chemical Properties and Current Research Trends in Biomedical Field 2. Synthesis Methods of Chitosan Nanoparticles: An Overview 3. Spectroscopic and Microscopic Characterizations of Chitosan Nanoparticles 4. Biocompatibility, Biodegradability and Toxicity Evaluations of Chitosan Nanoparticles 5. Surface Functionalization, Crosslinking and Grafting of Chitosan Nanoparticles 6. Chitosan Nanoparticles: A Promising Tool in Nanomedicine 7. Chitosan Nanoparticles as Drug Carriers and Gene Delivery Systems: Advances and Challenges 8. Chitosan Nanoparticles in Vaccine Delivery Systems 9. Chitosan Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial Applications 10. Chitosan Nanoparticles in Tumor Imaging and Therapy 11. Hybrid Chitosan Nanoparticles for Sequential Targeting of Breast, Liver and Brain Cancers 12. Chitosan Nanoparticles for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy 13. Chitosan Nanoparticles in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 14. Chitosan Nanoparticles in Wound Healing and Dressing Applications 15. Application of Chitosan Nanoparticles in Veterinary Medicine and Diagnostics 16. Chitosan Nanoparticles-Hydrogel Composites for Biomedical Applications 17. Regulatory Status, Toxicological, Environmental and Health Impact of Chitosan Nanoparticles 18. Challenges and Future Perspectives of Chitosan Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications
Dr. Jagan Mohan Dodda is a Senior Researcher at the New Technology Research Institute, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (Bhavnagar University), Gujarat, India. Later, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Akita University (Japan), Korea Forest Research Institute (South Korea) and University Sains Malaysia (Malaysia). He has 14 years of teaching and research experience in the field of Polymer Science and Technology. He specializes in the synthesis and characterization of biocompatible materials for biomedical applications, high-performance polymers, membranes, hydrogels and polymeric nanomaterials etc. He is the author of 30 research articles (>1000 citations) in reputed scientific journals, e.g., Journal of Membrane Science, European Polymer Journal, Polymer International, Desalination, Macromolecular Bioscience, Polymer Degradation and Stability, Carbon, etc.
Dr. Ibrahim M. El-Sherbiny is a Tenured Professor of smart nanomaterials and nanomedicine, and he is the Founding Chairman of Nano and Materials Sciences Programs, and the Director of the Center of Materials Science (CMS) at Zewail City of Science and Technology. El-Sherbiny earned his PhD from Massey University, New Zealand, then joined various research groups as a post-doctoral fellow at College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico and Texas University-Austin in the United St
- Details the regulatory, toxicological, and clinical considerations of chitosan nanoparticles for biomedical applications
- Describes the various methods of synthesis, surface functionalization, crosslinking, and grafting of chitosan nanoparticles
- Reviews a broad range of biomedical applications of chitosan nanoparticles that will appeal to an interdisciplinary readership
Date de parution : 10-2024
Ouvrage de 600 p.
15x22.8 cm
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