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Libros en Ciencia de Materiales

  • Techniques and Protocols for Evaluating Nanosystems

    From Design and Development to Biological Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Natassa Pippa + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Techniques and Protocols for Evaluating Nanosystems: From Design and Development to Biological Applications is a comprehensive guide on the main techniques used in the characterization of nanoparticulate systems. Covering a wide range of techniques such as thermal analysis, imaging, light scattering, analytical, optical spectroscopic, and statistical and AI-based optimization techniques, the book provides a thorough explanations of each technique, highlighting their advantages and limitations and providing characterization protocols and case studies for their application. Special attention is given to the regulatory and pharmaceutical industry requirements.This book offers researchers and advanced students a valuable resource on application of these techniques in the fields of nanotechnology, pharmaceutical technology, and chemical engineering.

  • Nanomaterials Perovskites Oxides and Halides Catalysts

    Applications in Sustainable Catalytic Processes
    • 1 Edición
    • Peter R. Makgwane + 3 más
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    Nanomaterials Perovskites Oxides and Halides Catalysts: Applications in Sustainable Catalytic Processes delivers a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic world of perovskite-based nanomaterials, emphasizing their use as highly effective catalysts. The book is structured into four well-defined sections, beginning with an accessible overview of fundamental concepts, material properties, synthesis techniques, and innovative design approaches. Readers are guided through the essential processes that underpin the development of these advanced materials, providing a solid foundation for understanding their significance in modern science and technology. This resource is invaluable for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of perovskite nanomaterials and their catalytic capabilities.The following chapters highlight perovskite-based catalysts in energy-related applications, including fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and chemical conversion reactions. The book further explores their contribution to chemical conversion processes and environmental solutions such as pollution control, water purification, and advanced sensing technologies. By offering key strategies for designing nanomaterials with enhanced structural qualities, it serves as an essential guide for researchers and professionals in materials science, environmental science, renewable energy, and chemical engineering.

  • Peptide Applications in Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Bioengineering

    • 2 Edición
    • Sotirios Koutsopoulos
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    Peptide Applications in Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Second Edition offers a practical approach to the field of peptide science and applications of peptide-based materials in biomedicine, biotechnology, and bioengineering. This thoroughly revised new edition provides a much-needed update on the field, as well as introducing a new section on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in peptide design and discovery. After a general introduction to peptides, the book reviews a broad range of peptide applications, from immunoengineering, vaccines, imaging, cancer therapy, antimicrobial treatment and much more.Peptide Applications in Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Second Edition is a valuable resource for biomaterial experts, bioengineers, chemical engineers, synthetic chemists, and drug discovery scientists.

  • Biomedical Applications of Self-Healing Polymers

    • 1 Edición
    • Robin Augustine + 3 más
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    Biomedical Applications of Self-Healing Polymers addresses the critical need for materials that can self-repair, enhancing the durability and functionality of biomedical devices and tissue engineering scaffolds. The design, characterization, and fabrication of self-healing polymers is covered, as well as key preparation methods, classifications, and mechanisms of action. This book also explores the integration of nanoparticles in self-healing polymers and the creation of self-healing scaffolds for tissue regeneration. The second part of the book focuses on the biomedical applications of self-healing polymers, such as wound healing, drug delivery, cell and tissue engineering, medical devices, dental restorative materials, and 3D-printed biomedical constructs.Sections include in vitro and in vivo evaluations, discussing current limitations and future prospects. This book is ideal for academics and researchers in materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.

  • Nanocomposite Biosensors for Healthcare Applications

    • 1 Edición
    • Prashant Kesharwani
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    Nanocomposite Biosensors for Healthcare Applications examines the critical role of nanocomposites in advancing biosensor technology for clinical and biomedical applications. The book provides a single reference point, covering the design, fabrication, unique properties, and diverse healthcare applications of nanocomposite biosensors. A detailed review of a range of nanocomposites is offered, including graphene, gold nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and quantum dots. In addition, various biosensors and their benefits are assessed, such as wearable biosensors, lab-on-a-chip systems, and point-of-care devices, with key healthcare applications in managing diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases thoroughly explored.This book also addresses regulatory, sustainability, and commercialization challenges, providing a detailed overview of how nanocomposites are reshaping diagnostics and healthcare. It is a valuable reference for researchers and academics in materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical science, and may also appeal to healthcare professionals interested in nanocomposites and innovative biosensors for various clinical applications.

  • Therapeutic Applications of Phytoconstituent Nanomedicines

    • 1 Edición
    • Prashant Kesharwani
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    Therapeutic Applications of Phytoconstituent Nanomedicines provides an overview of the development of phytoconstituents and nano-phytoconstituen... as a leading therapeutic agent in the management of various diseases. This book reviews the mechanisms and properties of phytoconstituents, as well as thoroughly describing the most recent developments in emerging drug delivery systems, focused on and derived from nanotechnology. This book helps readers to design and develop novel nano-drug delivery systems and devices for the delivery of phytoconstituents, whilst providing insight and analysis of regulatory and clinical aspects. Therapeutic Applications of Phytoconstituent Nanomedicines is a useful reference for researchers in the fields of materials science, pharmaceutical science, tissue engineering, and nanotechnology.

  • Graphene Quantum Dots

    Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Srikanta Moharana + 1 más
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    Graphene Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications provides a detailed exploration of graphene quantum dots (GQDs), covering their synthesis methods, unique properties, and applications. The book begins with fundamental aspects of GQDs, discussing synthesis techniques, doping, and functionalization methods, and highlighting their distinctive characteristics. It also examines the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of GQDs, followed by a look at their diverse applications in fields such as energy storage, optoelectronics, and biomedicine. This resource serves as a valuable tool for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, chemists, physicists, and others working on the development of graphene quantum dots and related materials.By providing insights into current research, challenges, and future possibilities, the book offers a comprehensive guide for those working with GQDs to advance their understanding and applications in various industries.

  • Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials

    From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Nisar Ali + 3 más
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    Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications provides a detailed description of iron oxide nanomaterials, their synthesis, and characterization, while also exploring a wide range of applications of iron oxide nanocomposites and nanomaterials in different fields, including energy, sensing, environmental remediation, biomedical, and enzymes. The book provides all the necessary basic information about iron-oxide-based nanomaterials, including structural aspects, synthesis-to-structu... relationships, and applications of these materials in various areas. It also explains the different synthesis parameters that control the surface morphology, crystallinity, and activity of iron oxides desirable for different applications. Starting with an initial section on fundamentals, the book then focuses the following three sections on the key application area of these particles: energy, biomedicine, and the environment.

  • Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites

    Emerging Trends and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani + 4 más
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    Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications presents the latest advances in this important field. The book emphasizes the hybridization of reinforcing phases in terms of precisely optimizing the properties of these materials. A wide range of fibers and matrices are discussed, along with key challenges from basic principles to applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals working in the development of polymer-based hybrid composites for a broad range of different applications.

  • Polymeric Gels

    Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications
    • 2 Edición
    • Kunal Pal + 1 más
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    Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition offers a fully revised and expanded reference, featuring five new chapters and a stronger emphasis on practical translation, in a new, detailed collection of case studies. This updated edition is organized into three essential sections, opening with an introduction to polymeric gels and the technologies for their design and development. The second section systematically covers the subtypes of polymeric gels, dedicating each chapter to one subtype. Readers are guided through the core concepts, synthesis methods and preparation techniques, characterization, unique properties, and potential applications, allowing for a fundamental overview of each gel type. The final section focuses on key biomedical applications, supported by practical and clinical case studies to aid understanding and assist with translation from research to practice. Polymeric Gels: Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide for an interdisciplinary audience, including researchers, academics, and postgraduate students new to biomedical polymeric gels who seek an in-depth overview. This book may also appeal to clinicians interested in exploring innovative biomaterial treatments.

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