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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785203503321

Titolo

Handbook of nanophysics Nanomedicine and nanorobotics / / editor, Klaus D. Sattler

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton : , : Taylor & Francis, , 2009

ISBN

0-429-19317-3

1-4200-7549-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (888 p.)

Collana

Handbook of Nanophysics ; ; v.v. 7

Altri autori (Persone)

SattlerKlaus D

Disciplina

610.28/4

620.5

Soggetti

Nanotechnology

Nanostructures

Nanomedicine

Robots

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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,



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780331703321

Titolo

Biological confinement of genetically engineered organisms [[electronic resource] /] / Committee on Biological Confinement of Genetically Engineered Organisms, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Board on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC, : National Academies Press, c2004

ISBN

1-280-17672-5

9786610176724

0-309-52778-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (276 p.)

Disciplina

577/.18

Soggetti

Transgenic organisms - Safety measures

Confinement farms

Agricultural biotechnology

Infertility in animals

Transgenic organisms - Risk assessment

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-234) and index.

Nota di contenuto

""Front Matter""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Tables, Figures, and Boxes""; ""Executive Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 When and Why to Consider Bioconfinement""; ""3 Bioconfinement of Plants""; ""4 Bioconfinement of Animals: Fish, Shellfish, and Insects""; ""5 Bioconfinement of Viruses, Bacteria, and Other Microbes""; ""6 Biological and Operational Considerations for Bioconfinement""; ""References""; ""About the Authors""; ""Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications""; ""Index""