Nanotechnology and Human Health

Current Research and Future Trends

448 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Nanotechnology in Human Health: Current Research and Future Trends details the various challenges faced in human healthcare settings and how nanotechnology can be used to target and improve outcomes. The book describes the application of nanoparticles in the diagnosis of human diseases, including metabolic diseases, cancer, bacterial infection, organ degeneration and the various targeted, nano-based treatments available. Several chapters look at how microbial biofilms - a key clinical concern - can be mitigated using nanomaterials and nanotechnology. In addition, the book covers how different nanoparticle types can be utilized as therapeutic agents. This book combines materials science concepts and techniques with clinical insights and understanding to provide an interdisciplinary reference for materials scientists, microbiologists, biomedical engineers and clinicians with an interest in nanotechnology.

• Reihe: Elsevier
• ISBN: 9780323907507
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.11.2022
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Elsevier Inc
• Herausgegeben von: Mukesh Kumar Yadav, Punuri Jayasekhar Babu, Jae Jun Song