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Nanobiotechnology

Microbes and Plant Assisted Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Mechanisms and Applications

  • 1st Edition - May 20, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sougata Ghosh, Thomas J Webster
  • Language: English

Nanobiotechnology: Microbes and Plant Assisted Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Mechanisms and Applications covers in detail the green synthesis of nanostructures of tailor-made size,… Read more

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Description

Nanobiotechnology: Microbes and Plant Assisted Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Mechanisms and Applications covers in detail the green synthesis of nanostructures of tailor-made size, shape and physico-chemical and opto-electronic properties. The rationale behind the selection of bacteria, cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, virus and medicinal plants for the synthesis of biologically active exotic nanoparticles for biomedical applications is also part of this book. It also explores metal recovery, bioconversion, detoxification and removal of heavy metals using nanobiotechnology and discusses the potential of nanobiotechnology to address environmental pollution and toxicity. The book further covers the economic and commercial aspects of such green nanobiotechnology initiatives, its current status in intellectual property rights like patents filed so far globally, technology transfers, and market potential. This information enables one to decipher the scope of biogenic nanoparticles and its prospects.

Key features

  • Provides an overview on the general and applied aspects on nanotechnology
  • Gives the scope of exploring bacteria, fungi, algae, virus and medicinal plants for the synthesis of exotic nanoparticles
  • Furnishes a comprehensive report on the underlying molecular mechanisms behind the biosynthesis of nanoparticles
  • Outlines sustainable alternative strategies of bioremediation of heavy metals, metal recovery, detoxification and bioconversion using nanobiotechnology
  • Explores the promises of patenting, technology transfer and commercialization potential of biogenic nanoparticles

Readership

Scientists and research scholars working in the areas of material science, physics, chemical engineering, chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, recombinant DNA technology, mycology, algal biology, scientists, molecular biologists, environmental science, microbiology and cancer biology. Industrial researchers working in healthcare, food packaging, biosensors, textiles, agriculture, wastewater management, environmental monitoring, bioremediation and bio-metallurgy

Table of contents

1. Nanobiotechnology: Methods, Applications and Future Prospects

2. Characterization techniques for nanoparticles

3. Nanotheranostics and biocompatibility

4. Bacteriogenic silver nanoparticles: Mechanisms and applications

5. Bacteriogenic gold nanoparticles: Mechanisms and applications

6. Mycosynthesis of silver nanoparticles: Mechanism and applications

7. Mycosynthesis of gold nanoparticles: Mechanism and applications

8. Genetically modified microbes for nanbiotechnology

9. Viruses and nanotechnology

10. Algae assisted synthesis of nanoparticles

11. Phytogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Mechanisms and applications

12. Phytogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles: Mechanisms and applications

13. Biological synthesis of platinum, palladium, copper and zinc nanostructures

14. Biological synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles

15. Heavy metal removal by nanobiotechnology

16. Detoxification and bioconversion of arsenic and chromium

17. Nanobiotechnology for e-waste management

18. Metal recovery using nanobiotechnology

19. Functionalized biogenic nanoparticles and their applications

20. Patents, technology transfer, commercialization aspects of biogenic nanoparticles

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 20, 2021
  • Language: English

About the editors

SG

Sougata Ghosh

Dr. Sougata Ghosh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at RK University, India, with a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Microbiology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Kasetsart University in Thailand and Northeastern University in the USA. Ghosh has led a DBT-funded Foldscope Research Project, filed seven patents, edited ten books, and authored 256 publications with 5,258 citations. He has spoken at numerous international conferences and reviews for 79 journals. A life member of the Association of Microbiologists of India, he has been recognized in Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists Ranking. His research focuses on nanobiotechnology, applied microbiology, and bioremediation.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Microbiology, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India; Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand

TJ

Thomas J Webster

Dr. Thomas J. Webster is a pioneering professor in biomedical engineering, recognized for his leadership in academia and industry. His research focuses on applying nanotechnology to develop advanced materials for medical use, significantly improving healthcare outcomes. Dr. Webster has held prominent faculty positions in top U.S. and international universities, chaired departments, and directed international centers in biomaterials. He has also founded numerous companies translating his research into FDA-approved medical products. Widely published and a sought-after speaker, his work has been featured in major media outlets and science museums. Dr. Webster is renowned for organizing global conferences and symposia on nanomedicine and biomaterials, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and fellowships from leading scientific and medical organizations, demonstrating his impact and innovation in biomaterials, nanomedicine, and biomedical engineering.

Affiliations and expertise
Brown University, Providence RI,

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