| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 95 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Synthesis lectures on biomedical engineering, 1930-0336 ; #60 |
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Synthesis lectures on biomedical engineering ; #60.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction to nanotechnology -- 1.1. Nanotechnology definition -- 1.2. Historical aspects of nanotechnology |
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2. Nanofabrication I : electrospinning of nanofibers -- 2.1. Introduction to top-down nanofabrication -- 2.2. Introduction to electrospinning of nanofibers -- 2.3. Novel pectin-based nanofiber production and characterization |
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3. Nanofabrication II : biosynthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles -- 3.1. Introduction to silver and gold nanoparticles -- 3.2. Synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles -- 3.3. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using upland cress |
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4. Nanofabrication III : self-assembly -- 4.1. Introduction to self-assembly -- 4.2. Examples of nucleic acid-based self-assembly -- 4.3. Examples of peptide/protein-based self-assembly -- 4.4. Examples of virus-based self-assembly |
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5. Biomedical applications of nanotechnology -- 5.1. Introduction to nanomedicine -- 5.2. Nanotheranostics -- 5.3. Biosensing and bioanalysis -- 5.4. Tissue engineering |
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6. Food applications of nanotechnology -- 6.1. Introduction to food applications of nanotechnology -- 6.2. Food production -- 6.3. Food packaging -- 6.4. Food safety and quality |
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7. Nanotechnology and the environment -- 7.1. Environmental applications of nanotechnology -- 7.2. Nanorisks -- 7.3. Risk assessment and regulation |
| Summary |
Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary field that is rapidly evolving and expanding. Significant advancements have been made in nanotechnology-related disciplines in the past few decades and continued growth and progression in the field are anticipated. Moreover, nanotechnology, omnipresent in innovation, has been applied to resolve critical challenges in nearly every field, especially those related to biological technologies and processes. This book, used as either a textbook for a short course or a reference book, provides state-of-the-art analysis of essential topics in nanotechnology for bioengineers studying and working in biotechnology, chemical/biochemical, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and other related fields. The book topics range from introduction to nanotechnology and nanofabrication to applications of nanotechnology in various biological fields. This book not only intends to introduce bioengineers to the amazing world of nanotechnology, but also inspires them to use nanotechnology to address some of the world's biggest challenges |
| Analysis |
nanotechnology |
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nanofabrication |
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electrospinning |
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biosynthesis |
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nanomedicine |
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environment |
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bioengineering |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-94) |
| Notes |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on July 30, 2020) |
| Subject |
Nanostructured materials -- Industral applications
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Bioengineering -- Materials
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Nanomedicine.
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Nanotechnology.
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Biomedical engineering.
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biomedical engineering.
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Biomedical engineering
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Nanomedicine
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Nanotechnology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1681739208 |
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9781681739205 |
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9783031016684 |
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3031016688 |
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