
Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles
- 600 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles
About this book
Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles holistically covers the development and application of chitosan nanoparticles, providing an accessible and interdisciplinary resource for both those new to the field and those who wish to deepen their knowledge. The book begins with an introduction to synthesis methods, fundamental chemistry, characterization, and surface functionalization of chitosan nanoparticles, guiding the reader through each stage of development. A wide range of biomedical applications are explored, from vaccine delivery, tumor targeting, tissue engineering, and wound healing and antimicrobial therapy. This will be a helpful guide for postgraduate students and researchers who are starting out in this field, as well as established researchers in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, materials chemistry, and bioscience.- Details the regulatory, toxicological, and clinical considerations of chitosan nanoparticles for biomedical applications- Describes the various methods of synthesis, surface functionalization, crosslinking, and grafting of chitosan nanoparticles- Reviews a broad range of biomedical applications of chitosan nanoparticles that will appeal to an interdisciplinary readership
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles
- Copyright
- Contents
- Contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Chitosan nanoparticles: Fundamental chemistry, properties, and current research trends in biomedical field
- Chapter 2: Synthesis methods of chitosan nanoparticles: A review
- Chapter 3: Spectroscopic and microscopic characterizations of chitosan nanoparticles
- Chapter 4: Biocompatibility, biodegradability, and toxicity evaluations of chitosan nanoparticles
- Chapter 5: Surface functionalization, crosslinking, and grafting of chitosan nanoparticles
- Chapter 6: Chitosan nanoparticles: A promising tool in nanomedicine
- Chapter 7: Chitosan nanoparticles as drug carriers and gene delivery systems: Advances and challenges
- Chapter 8: Chitosan nanoparticles in vaccine delivery systems
- Chapter 9: Chitosan nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications
- Chapter 10: Chitosan nanoparticles in tumor imaging and therapy
- Chapter 11: Hybrid chitosan nanoparticles for sequential targeting of breast, liver, and brain cancer
- Chapter 12: Chitosan nanoparticles in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- Chapter 13: Chitosan nanoparticles in wound healing and dressing application
- Chapter 14: Applications of chitosan nanoparticles in veterinary medicine and diagnostics
- Chapter 15: Chitosan nanoparticles-hydrogel composites for biomedical applications
- Chapter 16: Regulatory status and toxicological, environmental, and health impacts of chitosan nanoparticles
- Index
- Back Cover