Publisher's Synopsis
Nowadays, research in nanoparticles is a very dynamic field that ranges across many areas of science, from physics to chemistry and medicine, but one of the clearest examples of the role of nanoscale in the properties of a material is the catalytic activity of nanoparticles. This is due mainly to their unique optical, electronic, and magnetic properties radically different from the properties observed in the bulk state. The use of particles with a well-defined dispersion makes it possible to relate various physicochemical properties (optical, magnetic, electronic, catalytic, and others) to the size and morphology of the particles in a more quantifiable way. Nanoparticles can be defined as objects ranging in size from 1-100 nm that due to their size may differ from the bulk material. Presently, different metallic nanomaterials are being produced using copper, zinc, titanium, magnesium, gold, alginate and silver. Nanoparticles are being used for diverse purposes, from medical treatments, using in various branches of industry production such as solar and oxide fuel batteries for energy storage, to wide incorporation into diverse materials of everyday use such as cosmetics or clothes, optical devices, catalytic, bactericidal, electronic, sensor technology, biological labelling and treatment of some cancers. Due to their exceptional properties including antibacterial activity, high resistance to oxidation and high thermal conductivity, nanoparticles have attracted considerable attention in recent years. Nanoparticles can be synthesized chemically or biologically. Metallic nanoparticles that have immense applications in industries are of different types, namely, Gold, Silver, Alloy, magnetic etc. This study aims to present an overview of nanoparticles, with special reference to their mechanism of biosynthesis and types. This book named with Advances in Nanoparticles Issues and Developments highlights classification, preparation techniques, characterization methods, application, health implications and clinical aspects of nanoparticles. The text is organized into eleven chapters. In this book potential use of Nano crystals and Nanoparticles in various important areas has been discussed. Special properties of these nanoparticles may offer new advancement in drug discovery. The book bridges the gap between nanomaterials synthesis and characterization, and catalysis. As such, this book will be a valuable resource for postgraduate students and researchers as well practitioners in these exciting fields. Nanomedicine has tremendous prospects for the improvement of the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. Use of microbes in biosynthesis of nanoparticles is an environmentally acceptable procedure. Nanotechnology has potential to revolutionize a wide array of tools in biotechnology so that they are more personalized, portable, cheaper, safer, and easier to administer. Due to their incredible properties, nanoparticles have become significant in many fields in recent years such as energy, health care, environment, agriculture etc. Nanoparticle technologies have great potentials, being able to convert poorly soluble, poorly absorbed and labile biologically active substance into promising deliverable substances. Nowadays, research in nanoparticles is a very dynamic field that ranges across many areas of science, from physics to chemistry and medicine, but one of the clearest examples of the role of nanoscale in the properties of a material is the catalytic activity of nanoparticles. This is due mainly to their unique optical, electronic, and magnetic properties radically different from the properties observed in the bulk state. The use of particles with a well-defined dispersion makes it possible to relate various physicochemical properties (optical, magnetic, electronic, catalytic, and others) to the size and morphology of the particles in a more quantifiable way. Nanoparticles can be defined as objects ranging in size from 1-100 nm that due to their size may differ from the bulk material. Presently, different metallic nanomaterials are being produced using copper, zinc, titanium, magnesium, gold, alginate and silver. Nanoparticles are being used for diverse purposes, from medical treatments, using in various branches of industry production such as solar and oxide fuel batteries for energy storage, to wide incorporation into diverse materials of everyday use such as cosmetics or clothes, optical devices, catalytic, bactericidal, electronic, sensor technology, biological labelling and treatment of some cancers. Due to their exceptional properties including antibacterial activity, high resistance to oxidation and high thermal conductivity, nanoparticles have attracted considerable attention in recent years. Nanoparticles can be synthesized chemically or biologically. Metallic nanoparticles that have immense applications in industries are of different types, namely, Gold, Silver, Alloy, magnetic etc. This study aims to present an overview of nanoparticles, with special reference to their mechanism of biosynthesis and types. This book named with Advances in Nanoparticles Issues and Developments highlights classification, preparation techniques, characterization methods, application, health implications and clinical aspects of nanoparticles. The text is organized into eleven chapters. In this book potential use of Nano crystals and Nanoparticles in various important areas has been discussed. Special properties of these nanoparticles may offer new advancement in drug discovery. The book bridges the gap between nanomaterials synthesis and characterization, and catalysis. As such, this book will be a valuable resource for postgraduate students and researchers as well practitioners in these exciting fields. Nanomedicine has tremendous prospects for the improvement of the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. Use of microbes in biosynthesis of nanoparticles is an environmentally acceptable procedure. Nanotechnology has potential to revolutionize a wide array of tools in biotechnology so that they are more personalized, portable, cheaper, safer, and easier to administer. Due to their incredible properties, nanoparticles have become significant in many fields in recent years such as energy, health care, environment, agriculture etc. Nanoparticle technologies have great potentials, being able to convert poorly soluble, poorly absorbed and labile biologically active substance into promising deliverable substances.
