THE BIOMIMETIC SYNTHESIS OF METAL OXIDE NANOMATERIALS Introduction Metal Oxides in Nature Biomimetic Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanomaterials Constrained Biomineralization Mediated Mineralization Future Perspectives: Processing Metal Oxide Nanomaterials SYNTHESIS OF SYMMETRIC AND ASYMMETRIC NANOSILICA FOR MATERIALS, OPTICAL AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS Introduction Synthesis of Nanosilica Characterization Applications of Symmetric and Asymmetric Nanosilica Conclusions ONE-DIMENSIONAL SILICA STRUCTURES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Introduction Synthesis of Silica Nanowires and Nanosprings Functionalization of 1-D Silica Nanomaterials Toxicology Studies on 1-D Silica Nanomaterials Biological Applications of 1-D Silica Nanomaterials APPROACHES TO THE BIOFUNCTIONALIZATION OF SPHERICAL SILICA NANOMATERIALS Introduction Silica Nanoparticles Biofunctionalization of Silica Nanoparticles Applications Summary and Future Perspectives MESOPOROUS CAGE-LIKE SILICA MONOLITHS FOR OPTICAL SENSING OF POLLUTANT IONS Introduction General Sensing Techniques for Metal Ions General Designs of Optical Nanosensors Based on Mesoporous Silica Carriers Optical Sensing Assays of Metal Ions Using Nanosensors One-Step and Simple Ion-Sensing Procedures The Calibration Graphs and Analytical Parameters of Nanosensors The Advantages of Nanosensor Designs Conclusions and Outlook NANOSCALE BIOACTIVE SILICATE GLASSES IN BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Introduction Fabrication of Nanoscale Bioactive Glass Particles and Fibers Applications of Nanoscale Bioactive Glasses Summary and Future Perspective TOXICITY OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC NANOSILICA Introduction Synthesis of Amorphous Silica Nanoparticles Invasion Pathways of Silica Nanomaterials into Living Systems Mechanism of Nanomaterials-Induced Toxicity Effects of Silica Nanomaterial Properties of Toxicity Toxicity of Silica Nanomaterials: A Summary Perspectives of Silica Nanomaterials ZIRCONIA NANOMATERIALS: SYNTHESIS AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATOIN Introduction Synthesis of Zirconia Nanomaterials Biomedical Applications of Zirconia Nanomaterials Summary and Conclusions METAL OXIDE NANOMATERIALS FOR WATER TREATMENT Introduction Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Iron Oxides Manganese Oxides Cerium Oxide (CeO2) Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Alumina (A2O3) Summary
PART II: Other Inorganic Nanomaterials
APPROACHES TO MESOSCALE MODELING OF NANOPARTICLE-CELL MEMBRANE INTERACTIONS Introduction Field-Theoretical Modeling of Nanoparticle-Membrane Interactions Dissipative Particle Dynamic Simulations of Nanoparticle-Cell Membrane Interactions The Next Steps, and Future Opportunities Summary and Outlook POROUS SILICON PARTICLES FOR IMAGING AND THERAPY OF CANCER Introduction Porous Silicon Microfabrication Characterization Nanovectors for the Delivery of Therapeutics Cellular Uptake of pSi Particles Cancer Imaging Conclusions SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC HYDROXYAPATITE NANOCRYSTALS Introduction Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite Nanocrystals Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Nanocrystals Bulk Structures Using Hydroxyapatite Nanocrystals Future Trends CALCIUM PHOSPHATE NANOPARTICLES IN BIOMINERALIZATION AND BIOMATERIALS Introduction Nano-Calcium Phosphates in Hard Tissues Biological Formation of Calcium Phosphates Characteristic Mechanical Properties Stability of Nano-Calcium Phosphates Synthesis of Nano-Calcium Phosphates Nano-Calcium Phosphate in Biomedical Engineering Summary
