Ho Nanodiamonds

Applications in Biology and Nanoscale Medicine
1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4419-0531-4
Verlag: Springer US
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 286 Seiten, eBook

Nanodiamonds: Applications in Biology and Nanoscale Medicine highlights the translation of nanodiamonds toward clinical relevance and medical applications. Integrating a spectrum of internationally-recognized experts currently developing these technologies, this book fits as a cornerstone of this exciting field. These include contributions from clinician scientists working at the interface of medicine and nanotechnologies which discuss the critical and requisite properties of nanomaterials, in a concise and cohesive manner.Nanodiamonds: Applications in Biology and Nanoscale Medicine provides a multidisciplinary overview of nanodiamonds and there uses for scientific, engineering and clinical audiences alike.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ho, Dean

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Single-Nano Buckydiamond Particles.- Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Nanodiamond Graphitization.- The Fundamental Properties and Characteristics of Nanodiamonds.- Detonation Nanodiamond Particles Processing, Modification and Bioapplications.- Functionalization of Nanodiamond for Specific Biorecognition.- Development and Use of Fluorescent Nanodiamonds as Cellular Markers.- Nanodiamond-Mediated Delivery of Therapeutics via Particle and Thin Film Architectures.- Polymeric Encapsulation of Nanodiamond–Chemotherapeutic Complexes for Localized Cancer Treatment.- Protein–Nanodiamond Complexes for Cellular Surgery.- Microfluidic Platforms for Nanoparticle Delivery and Nanomanufacturing in Biology and Medicine.- Biomechanics of Single Cells and Cell Populations.- Design of Nanodiamond Based Drug Delivery Patch for Cancer Therapeutics and Imaging Applications.