Nanoclays in Medical Therapy
Advances in Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications
- 1 Edición - 1 de agosto de 2026
- Última edición
- Editores: Meththika Vithanage, Rohan S. Dassanayake, Mika Sillanpää
- Idioma: Inglés
Nanoclays in Medical Therapy: Advances in Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the structure, properties, and preparation methods of nan… Leer más
Descripción
Descripción
This is an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals in the field who want to learn more about biocompatibility, safety, regulatory approval, and commercialization of nanoclays.
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- Provides a comprehensive discussion on the structure, properties, and preparation methods of nanoclays, along with the latest advancements in biomedical applications
- Reviews biocompatibility, safety, regulatory approval, and commercialization of nanoclays
- Discusses challenges and opportunities associated with integrating nanoclays into medical therapies
De interès para
De interès para
Índice
Índice
1. Introduction to nanoclays
2. Nanoclays in ancient medical practice
3. Synthesis, properties and characterization of nanoclays and their applications in medical therapy
4. Safety considerations, biocompatibility testing, and regulatory approvals of nanoclays for use in medical therapy
5. Treatment of hospital wastewater resulting from biomedical applications using nanoclay-based materials
6. Reduction of greenhouse gas emission from biomedical waste disposal using nanoclay-based biochar nanocomposites
Section II: Nanoclays in drug delivery and regenerative medicine
7. Nanoclays for enabling stability, controlled and sustained release of drugs
8. Nanoclays for targeted drug delivery systems
9. Optimizing nanoclay-enhanced 3D cell culture substrates for targeted stem cell differentiation: The underlying mechanisms and therapeutic aspects
10. Nanoclays in bone remodeling and regeneration
Section III: Antimicrobial properties and combination therapies of nanoclays
11. Antimicrobial properties of nanoclays
12. Enhancing antimicrobial properties of nanoclay- embedded dental composites for improved oral health
13. Engineering nanoclays to enhance antimicrobial properties
14. Metal-doped nanoclays for antimicrobial activity
15. Nanoclay-based Carriers for Protein and Nucleic Acid Delivery in Biomedical Applications
16. Nanoclay-based nanocomposite surfaces with antimicrobial properties for biomedical applications
Section IV: Imaging and diagnostic applications
17. Nanoclay-based biosensors, their fabrication, the underlying principles, and current trends
18. Medical applications of nanoclay-based biosensors
19. Applications of nanoclay-modified sensors in the environment and biomedicine: new trends
20. Nanoclays in tissue engineering
Section V: Nanoclays in Clinical Transformation and Manufacturing
21. Nanoclay-based personalized therapeutic approaches
22. Nanoclays for cancer therapy
23. 3D printing with nanoclays in medical therapy
Detalles del producto
Detalles del producto
- Edición: 1
- Última edición
- Publicado: 1 de agosto de 2026
- Idioma: Inglés
Sobre los editores
Sobre los editores
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Meththika Vithanage
Dr. Meththika Vithanage is a Professor in the Department of Geochemistry at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Denmark. Her work centers on quantifying concentrations and reaction kinetics of key and emerging pollutants, including microplastics, and Persistent, Mobile and Toxic contaminants. She advances understanding of their environmental fate and transport and develops remediation strategies using innovative geo-, bio-, and nanomaterials.
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Rohan S. Dassanayake
Dr. Rohan S. Dassanayake is a Professor of Biophysical Chemistry in the Department of Biosystems Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. His research focuses on the development and characterization of advanced biomaterials and their derivatives to address global challenges related to industrial dyes, carbon emissions, packaging, and biomedical applications. He specializes in intelligent bioplastics, particularly for food packaging, as well as nanocomposites for dye removal and carbon dioxide (CO2) capture. Additionally, his work includes the fabrication of biosensors for ocular pH detection, targeted drug delivery, wound dressing, and wearable electronic devices.
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Mika Sillanpää
Mika Sillanpää is a professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research centers on chemical treatment in environmental engineering, environmental monitoring, and resource recovery from waste streams.
Sillanpää received his M.Sc. (Eng.) and D.Sc. (Eng.) degrees from the Aalto University where he also completed an MBA degree in 2013. Since 2000, he has been a full professor/adjunct professor at the University of Oulu, the University of Eastern Finland, the LUT University, the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Johannesburg.