A comprehensive discussion of various types of nanoengineered biomaterials and their applications

In Nanoengineering of Biomaterials: Drug Delivery & Biomedical Applications, an expert team of chemists delivers a succinct exploration of the synthesis, characterization, in-vitro and in-vivo drug molecule release, pharmacokinetic activity, pharmacodynamic activity, and the biomedical applications of several types of nanoengineered biomaterials. The editors have also included resources to highlight the most current developments in the field.

The book is a collection of valuable and accessible reference sources for researchers in materials chemistry and related disciplines. It uses a functions-directed approach to using organic and inorganic source compounds that translate into biological systems as scaffolds, micelles, dendrimers, and other delivery systems.

Nanoengineering of Biomaterials offers readers up-to-date chemistry and material science insights that are readily transferrable to biomedical systems. The book also includes:

• Thorough introductions to alginate nanoparticle delivery of therapeutics and chitosan-based nanomaterials in biological applications
• Comprehensive explorations of nanostructured carrageenan as a drug carrier, gellan gum nanoparticles in drug delivery, and guar-gum nanoparticles in the delivery of bioactive molecules
• Practical discussions of protein-based nanoparticles for drug delivery, solid lipid nanoparticles as drug carriers, and pH-responsive nanoparticles in therapy
• In-depth examinations of stimuli-responsive nano carriers in drug targeting

Perfect for pharmaceutical chemists, materials scientists, polymer chemists, life scientists, and medicinal chemists, Nanoengineering of Biomaterials: Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications is also an indispensable resource for biologists and bioengineers seeking a one-stop reference on the transferability of materials chemistry and nanotechnology to biomedicine.

Sougata Jana, PhD, has published 30 research and review papers in national and international peer reviewed journals. He has edited 10 books and contributed over 45 book chapters to various publications. He works in the field of drug delivery science and technology.

Subrata Jana is Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India. His research focuses on design and synthesis of artificial receptors for the recognition of anions, cations, and N-methylated protein residues.