Nanoparticles and Nanodevices in Biological Applications

The INFN Lectures - Vol I

Editor: Stefano Bellucci

Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Book Series : Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik"

Frontmatter

Nanoparticle Interactions with Living Systems: In Vivo and In Vitro Biocompatibility

Barbara J. Panessa-Warren, John B. Warrren, Mathew M. Maye, Wynne Schiffer

Carbon Nanotubes Toxicity

Abstract

We describe current and possible future developments in nanotechnology for biological and medical applications. Nanostructured, composite materials for drug delivery, biosensors, diagnostics and tumor therapy are reviewed as examples, placing special emphasis on silica composites. Carbon nanotubes are discussed as a primary example of emerging nanomaterials for many of the above-mentioned applications. Toxicity effects of this novel nanomaterial are discussed and the need for further study of potential hazards for human health, professionally exposed workers and the environment is motivated.

Stefano Bellucci

New Advances in Cell Adhesion Technology

Santina Carnazza

Light-powered Molecular Devices and Machines

Vincenzo Balzani, Giacomo Bergamini, Paola Ceroni

Hofmeister Effects in Enzymatic Activity, Colloid Stability and pH Measurements: Ion-Dependent Specificity of~Intermolecular Forces

Andrea Salis, Maura Monduzzi, Barry W. Ninham

Backmatter

Title: Nanoparticles and Nanodevices in Biological Applications
Editor: Stefano Bellucci
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-540-70946-6
Print ISBN: 978-3-540-70943-5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-70946-6

Springer Professional

Nanoparticles and Nanodevices in Biological Applications

The INFN Lectures - Vol I

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