Gold Nanoparticles, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites

Science, Technology and Applications

S. K. Khadheer Pasha, Kalim Deshmukh, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2024
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443132704
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Gold Nanoparticles, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Science, Technology and Applications provides a comprehensive review of recent research developments in the synthesis, processing, functionalization, characterization, and properties of gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) for a broad range of different applications. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental chemistry, different synthesis approaches, strategies for stabilization and control of shape size and morphology, surface chemistry and physicochemical characteristics, as well as surface functionalization and applications of Au NPs. The book also covers important topics such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, cytotoxicity and the health and environmental impact of Au NPs. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in the fields of materials science and engineering, nanomaterials, polymer composites, and biomedical engineering. It will help them to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems associated with this important research field and it will also enable new researchers to become acquainted with this field within a short period. - Covers current and emerging research trends in the synthesis, processing, functionalization, characterization, and performance of gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) - Includes comprehensive coverage of a broad range of applications such as sensing and biosensing, electronic devices, electro and photocatalysis, solar cells, supercapacitors, point of care diagnostic tools and devices, drug delivery and controlled drug release, antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral applications, cancer diagnostics and therapy, tissue engineering, bioimaging, as well as for bioremediation and pharmaceutical applications - Contains contributions from leading researchers across the globe from academic, industrial, government, and private research institutions

Table of contents

• Gold Nanoparticles, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites
• Chapter 1 Multifunctional gold nanoparticles: Past, present, and future
• Chapter 2 Synthesis of gold nanoparticles using physical and chemical methods: Strategies for stabilization, controlling shape, size and morphology
• Chapter 3 Green chemistry mediated and biogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles: Prospects and challenges
• Chapter 4 Surface chemistry and physiological characteristics of gold nanoparticles
• Chapter 5 Functionalization and surface modification techniques of gold nanoparticles and their influence on the physical, chemical, and biological properties
• Chapter 6 Spectroscopic and microscopic characterizations of gold nanoparticles
• Chapter 7 Core-shell structured gold nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications
• Chapter 8 Polymer nanocomposites based on gold nanoparticles: Synthesis, properties and applications
• Chapter 9 Gold nanoparticles for surface-enhanced Raman scattering
• Chapter 10 Gold nanoparticles for sensing and biosensing applications
• Chapter 11 Gold nanoparticles in electronic and photonic applications
• Chapter 12 Gold nanoparticles for catalytic and photocatalytic applications
• Chapter 13 Gold nanoparticles for solar cells applications
• Chapter 14 Gold nanoparticles for batteries and supercapacitors
• Chapter 15 Gold nanoparticles for antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral applications
• Chapter 16 Gold nanoparticles for cancer diagnosis and therapy
• Chapter 17 Gold nanoparticles for photothermal and photodynamic therapy
• Chapter 18 Gold nanoparticles in nanomedicine: Advances, prospects, and challenges
• Chapter 19 Gold nanoparticles for tissue engineering applications
• Chapter 20 Antineoplastic properties of biosynthesized gold nanomaterials: A new sustainable paradigm for cancer therapeutics
• Chapter 21 Gold nanoparticles for bio-imaging applications
• Chapter 22 Computational modeling and molecular dynamic simulations of gold nanoparticles
• Chapter 23 Sustainability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, cytotoxicity, environmental and health impact of gold nanoparticles
• Index