Radhakrishnan Edayileveettil Krishnankutty – författare

This book is a comprehensive guide on the new-generation nanoengineered materials’ contribution to the ongoing development of medical devices and other healthcare applications.

Nanotechnology has revolutionized cutting-edge medical approaches, including gene therapy, targeted drug delivery, treatment of various chronic and genetic diseases, cancer diagnosis and treatment modalities, and more, leading to the establishment of personalized treatment regimens. The book reports on various nanoparticles, such as metallic and non-metallic nanoparticles, nano-micelles, liposomal nanoparticles, and polymer nanoparticles, being utilized in various aspects of medical and healthcare applications. In addition, novel natural product-based nanomaterials and nanomaterial complexes are also detailed, showing their potential applications. The impact of nanotechnology in promoting bone regeneration and serving as novel dental implants is investigated, along with its applications in skincare. The book examines the crucial role nanotechnology plays in the development of various antimicrobial materials and surfaces, which are being used in the medical sector, including numerous types of wound healing materials, antimicrobial textiles, and PPEs, as well as face masks and gloves. The book concludes with a chapter on nano-coated medical devices.

Audience

The audience comprises researchers, engineers, and scientists in materials science, nanotechnology, and bioengineering working in the biomedical and bioscience areas and industries.

This book is a comprehensive guide on the new-generation nanoengineered materials’ contribution to the ongoing development of medical devices and other healthcare applications.

Nanotechnology has revolutionized cutting-edge medical approaches, including gene therapy, targeted drug delivery, treatment of various chronic and genetic diseases, cancer diagnosis and treatment modalities, and more, leading to the establishment of personalized treatment regimens. The book reports on various nanoparticles, such as metallic and non-metallic nanoparticles, nano-micelles, liposomal nanoparticles, and polymer nanoparticles, being utilized in various aspects of medical and healthcare applications. In addition, novel natural product-based nanomaterials and nanomaterial complexes are also detailed, showing their potential applications. The impact of nanotechnology in promoting bone regeneration and serving as novel dental implants is investigated, along with its applications in skincare. The book examines the crucial role nanotechnology plays in the development of various antimicrobial materials and surfaces, which are being used in the medical sector, including numerous types of wound healing materials, antimicrobial textiles, and PPEs, as well as face masks and gloves. The book concludes with a chapter on nano-coated medical devices.

Audience

The audience comprises researchers, engineers, and scientists in materials science, nanotechnology, and bioengineering working in the biomedical and bioscience areas and industries.

This book is a comprehensive guide to nanoformulations revolutionizing agriculture, enhancing sustainability, and advancing agrochemical applications.

This book examines state-of-the-art research, emerging challenges, and new opportunities in the field of nanoformulations for agriculture applications. Detailed discussions include the development and use of nanopesticides, nanoformulations for promoting plant growth, and nanotechnology for effective crop disease management. Furthermore, it covers recent trends in the design and production of nano-based formulations and nanocarriers for the efficient delivery of agrochemicals.

The book is divided into three sections. The first section introduces readers to agricultural applications and methods for nanoparticle synthesis, their applications, and types of biomasses. It examines the benefits of agriculture and the role of nanotechnology in the agriculture sector. The second section focuses on nanoformulations for plant growth promotion. It covers topics on types of nanoparticles, synthesis methods of nanoparticles, and applications of nanoparticles in the agricultural field. The third section discusses trends, various other applications, and the benefits of using nanocarriers in agriculture.

Audience This book is aimed at researchers, engineers and scientists working in agrochemicals, crops, soil, biotechnology (chemistry), microbiology, nano-chemistry/technology/materials/formulations in agriculture applications.

This book is a comprehensive guide to nanoformulations revolutionizing agriculture, enhancing sustainability, and advancing agrochemical applications.

This book examines state-of-the-art research, emerging challenges, and new opportunities in the field of nanoformulations for agriculture applications. Detailed discussions include the development and use of nanopesticides, nanoformulations for promoting plant growth, and nanotechnology for effective crop disease management. Furthermore, it covers recent trends in the design and production of nano-based formulations and nanocarriers for the efficient delivery of agrochemicals.

The book is divided into three sections. The first section introduces readers to agricultural applications and methods for nanoparticle synthesis, their applications, and types of biomasses. It examines the benefits of agriculture and the role of nanotechnology in the agriculture sector. The second section focuses on nanoformulations for plant growth promotion. It covers topics on types of nanoparticles, synthesis methods of nanoparticles, and applications of nanoparticles in the agricultural field. The third section discusses trends, various other applications, and the benefits of using nanocarriers in agriculture.

Audience This book is aimed at researchers, engineers and scientists working in agrochemicals, crops, soil, biotechnology (chemistry), microbiology, nano-chemistry/technology/materials/formulations in agriculture applications.

Timely overview of functional food packaging made with nanotechnology and nanomaterials

In Nanotechnology-Enhanced Food Packaging, a distinguished group of researchers delivers a comprehensive and insightful introduction to the application of nanomaterials in food packaging. This edited volume covers recent innovations—as well as future perspectives—in the industry and offers a complete overview of different types of nanomaterials used in food packaging.

The book also discusses the use of nanoparticles in the development of active and functional food packaging and the related environmental and toxicological aspects. Featuring one-of-a-kind contributions from leaders in the field, Nanotechnology-Enhanced Food Packaging provides real-world solutions to food packaging challenges and considers the legislative and economic implications of new technologies.

Among the new developments in nanotechnology-enhanced food packaging covered by the book are:

Perfect for materials scientists, food technologists, and polymer chemists, Nanotechnology-Enhanced Food Packaging also belongs on the bookshelves of plastics technologists and allied professionals in the food industry.