Handbook of nanophysics. 7, Nanomedicine and nanorobotics / edited by Klaus D. Sattler.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sattler, Klaus D.

Series:

Handbook of Nanophysics

Handbook of Nanophysics ; v.v. 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotechnology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Nanotechnology.

Nanostructures--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Nanostructures.

Nanomedicine--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Nanomedicine.

Robots.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (888 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This comprehensive reference covers both the fundamental and applied aspects of nanophysics. Although the book is a reference, the information is presented in a tutorial style, providing state-of-the-art scientific contents enriched with fundamental equations and illustrations. This presentation facilitates wider access to the material, giving it a broad readership that includes students and professionals in materials science, solid-state physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, chemistry, pharmaceutical science, biotechnology, molecular biology, biomedicine,

Contents:

Front cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Editor; Contributors; Part I: Nano-Bio Interfacing; Chapter 1. Quantum Dots: Basics to Biological Applications; Chapter 2. Viral Biology and Nanotechnology; Chapter 3. Nano-Bio Interfacing with Living Cell Biochips; Chapter 4. Micro- and Nanomechanical Biosensors; Chapter 5. Enzymatic Nanolithography; Chapter 6. Biomimetic Synthesis of Nanostructures Inspired by Biomineralization; Chapter 7. Nanotubes for Biotechnology; Chapter 8. Nanoscale Forces in Protein Recognition and Adhesion; Chapter 9. Force Spectroscopy on Cells

Chapter 10. Nanoscale Magnetic BiotransportChapter 11. Nanomechanical Sensors for Biochemistry and Medicine; Chapter 12. Analyzing Individual Biomolecules Using Nanopores; Part II: Nanotoxicology; Chapter 13. Chances and Risks of Nanotechnology; Chapter 14. Human and Natural Environment Effects of Nanomaterials; Chapter 15. Toxicology, Diagnostics, and Therapy Functions of Nanomaterials; Chapter 16. Cell Oxidative Stress: Risk of Metal Nanoparticles; Chapter 17. Fullerene C60 Toxicology; Part III: Clinical Significance of Nanosystems; Chapter 18. Pharmacological Significance of Nanoparticles

Chapter 19. Organs from NanomaterialsChapter 20. Nanotechnology for Implants; Chapter 21. Nanotechnology for the Urologist; Part IV: Medical Imaging; Chapter 22. Quantum Dots for Nanomedicine; Chapter 23. Relaxivity of Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Chapter 24. Nanoparticle Contrast Agents for Medical Imaging; Chapter 25. Optical Nanosensors for Medicine and Health Effect Studies; Part V: Drug Delivery; Chapter 26. Multifunctional Pharmaceutical Nanocarriers; Chapter 27. Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery; Chapter 28. Targeting Magnetic Particles for Drug Delivery

Chapter 29. Biodegradable Nanoparticles for Drug DeliveryPart VI: Response to Nanomaterials; Chapter 30. Uptake of Carbon-Based Nanoparticles by Mammalian Cells and Plants; Chapter 31. Penetration of Metallic Nanomaterials in Skin; Chapter 32. Nanoparticulate Systems and the Dermal Barrier; Chapter 33. Cellular Response to Continuous Nanostructures; Part VII: Cancer Therapy; Chapter 34. Nanotechnology for Targeting Cancer; Chapter 35. Cancer Nanotechnology: Targeting Tumors with Nanoparticles; Chapter 36. Gold Nanoparticles for Plasmonic Photothermal Cancer Therapy

Chapter 37. Fullerenes in Photodynamic Therapy of CancerPart VIII: Quantum Engines and Nanomotors; Chapter 38. Energy Transport and Heat Production in Quantum Engines; Chapter 39. Artificial Chemically Powered Nanomotors; Chapter 40. Nanobatteries; Chapter 41. Nanoheaters; Part IX: Nanorobotics; Chapter 42. Atomic-Force-Microscopy-Based Nanomanipulation Systems; Chapter 43. Nanomanipulation and Nanorobotics with the Atomic Force Microscope; Chapter 44. Nanorobotic Manipulation; Chapter 45. MRI-Guided Nanorobotic Systems for Drug Delivery; Chapter 46. Medical Micro- and Nanorobots

Chapter 47. Nanohandling Robot Cells

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-04-022006-1

0-429-19317-3

1-4200-7549-7

9780429193170

OCLC:

691080892