Elsevier Emerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications (Micro and Nano Technologies)

Emerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications provides readers with an increased understanding of the efficacy of phytochemicals obtained from plant extracts for the synthesis of nanomaterials, mechanism of formation, and the development of functional composites, all while still minimizing toxicity to humans and the environment. The book presents various novel biomedical applications of phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular treatment, drug delivery, antimicrobial agents, orthopedics, and biosensors, as well as pharmaceutical product development. This is an important reference source for biomaterials scientists and plant scientists looking to increase their understanding of how photosynthesized nanomaterials can be used in biomedical applications. Review Provides information about nanophytochemicals from plant sources, along with extraction methods for nanomaterial synthesis for tailored biomedical applications From the Back Cover <p>Plant extracts are essential resources for the synthesis of nanomaterials, as they contain a wide variety of phytochemicals that can serve as a potential reducing and stabilizing agent for the nanosized material formation. Phytochemical-mediated nanomaterial synthesis (phytosynthesis) approaches are advantageous to overcome some of the limitations of chemical-mediated synthesis approaches, in terms of bioavailability, biocompatibility and toxicity.</p> <p><i>Emerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications</i> provides readers with an increased understanding of the efficacy of phytochemicals obtained from plant extracts, for the synthesis of nanomaterials, mechanism of formation, and the development of functional composites, while minimizing toxicity to humans and the environment. The book presents various novel biomedical applications of phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular treatment, drug delivery, antimicrobial agents, orthopaedics, and biosensors as well as pharmaceutical product development.</p> <p>This is an important reference source for biomaterials scientists and plant scientists who are looking to increase their understanding of how photosynthesized nanomaterials can be used for a range of biomedical applications.</p> About the Author Dr. Danquah is a Full Professor, Associate Dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the Director of Chemical Engineering Program at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, United States. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Chartered Scientist (CSci), Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Dr. Danquah’s research focuses on the utilization of bioprocess and biomolecular engineering principles to develop emerging biopharmaceuticals, biosensing and molecular separation systems; environmental bioremediation systems; and biofuels and bio-products. Dr. Danquah’s research findings are well published and cited with over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, conference publications and technical reports, and a current H-index of 39. His research has also resulted in intellectual properties and patent applications, large-scale manufacturing plants, and commercialized products and formulations. Genevieve Dable Tupas, MD, MMCE, FPPS, FPSECP is an Associate Professor at the Research Center, College of Medicine, Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc, Davao City, Philippines. Her research interests include natural products research, clinical epidemiology, and their translation to benefit the community. Chukwuebuka Egbuna is a chartered chemist, a chemical analyst, and an academic researcher. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON), the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), the Society of Quality Assurance (S