Overview

The Series The new book series ""Nanomaterials for the Life Sciences"", successor to the highly acclaimed series ""Nanotechnology for the Life Sciences""!, provides an in-depth overview of all nanomaterial types and their uses in the life sciences. Each volume is dedicated to a specific material class and covers fundamentals, synthesis and characterization strategies, structure-property relationships and biomedical applications. The new series brings nanomaterials to the life scientists and life science to the materials scientists so that synergies are seen and developed to the fullest. Written by international experts of various facets of this exciting field of research, the ten volumes of this single source of information comprehensively cover the complete range of nanomaterials for medical, biological and cybernetic applications. The series is aimed at scientists of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, materials science, physics, bioengineering, and medicine, together with cell biology, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical chemistry, and toxicology, both in academia and fundamental research as well as in pharmaceutical companies. Volume 1: Metallic Nanomaterials Volume 1 focuses on metallic nanomaterials synthesized from Copper, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Palladium. Synthesis, characterization and the application of nanomaterials in the field of life science are discussed in detail. For more information on NmLS, please visit www.NmLS.wiley-vch.de

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Author:   Challa S. S. R. Kumar (Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA)
Publisher:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Blackwell Verlag GmbH
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.234kg
ISBN:  

9783527321513

ISBN 10:   3527321519
Pages:   598
Publication Date:   10 December 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface PART I: Copper, Silver and Gold Nanomaterials APPROACHES TO SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC COPPER NANOMATERIALS Introduction Physical/Mechanical and Vapor-Phase Approaches Chemical Approaches Photochemical, Laser Ablation and and Radiation- or Electron Beam-Assisted Processes Electrochemical Approaches Conclusions SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC COPPER NANOMATERIALS IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS Introduction Copper Nanoparticles Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Applications of Cu-NPs in Medical Diagnosis Conclusions APPROACHES TO THE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC SILVER NANOMATERIALS Introduction Optical Properties of Metal Nanoparticles Preparation of Spherical Nanoparticles Synthesis of Anisotropic Silver Nanoparticles Applications Conclusions SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC SILVER NANOMATERIALS IN MEDICAL THERAPY Introduction Actions of Silver Nanoparticles Applications of Silver Nanoparticles in Medicine Are Silver Nanoparticles Toxic? Possible New Therapeutic Options Conclusions SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC SILVER NANOMATERIALS IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS Introduction Silver Nanostructure-Based Diagnostic Techniques Overview of Ag Nanostructure Synthesis and Fabrication Applications Conclusions HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SILVER NANOMATERIALS Introduction Antimicrobial Activity In Vitro Toxicity In Vivo Toxicity Environmental Exposure and Risk from Silver Nanoparticles Conclusions APPROACHES TO SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC GOLD NANOMATERIALS Introduction Optical Properties of Gold Nanocrystals Chemical Constituents for the Growth of Gold Nanocrystal Representative Reactions Categorized by Reducing Agents Morphologies of Representative Gold Nanocrystals and Possible Growth Mechanisms Applications of Gold Nanocrystals in the Life Sciences Summary and Perspectives SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC GOLD NANOMATERIALS IN MEDICAL THERAPY Introduction Gold Nanospheres Gold Nanoshells Gold Nanorods Other Anisotropic Gold Nanoparticles Conclusions PART II: Palladium and Platinum Nanomaterials APPROACHES TO SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL ANISOTROPIC PALLADIUM NANOMATERIALS Introduction Synthesis Life Sciences-Related Applications of Palladium Nanoparticles Future Perspectives APPROACHES TO THE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC PLATINUM NANOMATERIALS Introduction The Principles of Shape Control of Nanocrystals During Nucleation and Growth General Synthetic Approaches Pseudo-Zero-Dimensional Pt Nanoparticles One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Nanowires and Nanotubes Two-Dimensional Platinum Nanostructures Three-Dimensional Nanostructures Platinum Alloys and Intermetallics Concluding Remarks PART III: An Overview of Metallic Nanomaterials APPROACHES TO THE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC NOBLE METAL NANOMATERIALS General Introduction General Synthetic Strategies Characterization of Anisotropic Nanostructures Conclusions and Future Perspectives BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMATERIALS-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF PRECIOUS METAL NANOPARTICLES Introduction Growth Process of Precious Metal Nanoparticles: Gold as an Example Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials Synthesized Through Biological Means Morphology of Biologically Synthesized Precious Metal Nanoparticles Inactivated Biological Tissues and Extracts for Nanoparticles Synthesis Nanoparticle Synthesis Using Fungi and Bacteria Nanoparticle Synthesis by Living Plants Conclusions SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC GOLD NANOMATERIALS IN PLASMONIC LASER PHOTOTHERAPY OF CANCER Introduction Theoretical Understanding of Plasmonic Resonance Understanding Nanoparticle Heating Properties Plasmonic Laser Phototherapy (PLP) Summary APPLICATION OF METALLIC NANOPARTICLES IN TEXTILES Introduction Metal Nanomaterials Nanotechnology in Textiles Commercial Use of Nanotechnology in Textiles Environmental Concerns Conclusions

Reviews

This is a very good reference book for those wish to understand the versatile approaches to synthesis of noble metal nanomaterials and would like a comprehensive overview of their current applications in the life sciences... This is a very useful reference book for chemists and students working on preparative aspects of noble metal nanoparticles. I would also recommend it for teaching purposes on the graduate level. (Journal of the American Chemical Society, May 13, 2009)

[This book] cover[s] all the important aspects in a well-balanced and comprehensive way. This book provides a good overview of the special topics discussed, and many of the articles are of excellent quality. Researchers already familiar with the field will find valuable information and literature references about specific aspects, as well as complete and in-depth reviews of the respective subjects. This book contains a lot of useful and enlightening information. ( Angewandte Chemistry , 2009) This is a very good reference book for those wish to understand the versatile approaches to synthesis of noble metal nanomaterials and would like a comprehensive overview of their current applications in the life sciences... This is a very useful reference book for chemists and students working on preparative aspects of noble metal nanoparticles. I would also recommend it for teaching purposes on the graduate level. ( Journal of the American Chemical Society , May 13, 2009)

Author Information

Challa Kumar is currently the Director of Nanofabrication & Nanomaterials at the Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devicees (CAMD), Baton Rouge, USA. He is also the President and CEO of Magnano Technologies, a company established to commercialize nanomaterials for applications in life sciences. His research interests are in developing novel synthetic methods, including those based on microfluidic reactors, for multifunctional nanomaterials. He has also been involved in the development of innovative therapeutic & diagnostic tools based on nanotechnology. He has eight years of industrial R&D experience working for Imperial Chemical Industries and United Breweries. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, published by American Scientific Publishers and Series editor for the ten-volume book series, Nanotechnologies for the Life Sciences (NtLS), published by Wiley-VCH.

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