Nanobiomaterials Handbook

Nanobiomaterials exhibit distinctive characteristics which make them suitable for a variety of biological applications. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the field, offering a broad introduction for those new to the subject as well as a useful reference for advanced professionals. Analyzing major topics and disciplines in this arena, the book examines various synthesis and processing techniques important for developing nanobiomaterials, explores their unique nanoscopic physicochemical properties, discusses potential applications, and provides a detailed overview of the interactions between bionanomaterials/biological systems and the biocompatibility issues associated with bionanomaterials.

Nanobiomaterials exhibit distinctive characteristics, including mechanical, electrical, and optical properties, which make them suitable for a variety of biological applications. Because of their versatility, they are poised to play a central role in nanobiotechnology and make significant contributions to biomedical research and healthcare. Nanobiomaterials Handbook offers a broad introduction for those new to the subject and serves as a useful reference for advanced professionals.

Analyzing major topics and disciplines in this arena, this volume:

• Defines scope, current status, and future prospects of nanobiomaterials
• Surveys nanobiomaterials and examines various synthesis and processing techniques important for developing nanobiomaterials
• Explores the unique nanoscopic physicochemical properties of nanobiomaterials
• Discusses potential applications, emphasizing unique challenges in the design, fabrication, and evaluation of biomaterials for a particular application or field
• Provides a detailed overview of the interactions between bionanomaterials/biological systems and the biocompatibility issues associated with bionanomaterials

Advances in nanobiomaterials requires a multidisciplinary approach spanning major fields in physical and biological sciences, engineering, and medicine with considerable  collaboration between ethicists, regulatory bodies, and industry. This volume brings together the work of a team of world-renowned experts from various fields who discuss the vast potential for nanobiomaterials in a myriad of applications.