1. Edition - December 2008
185.- Euro
2008. XXVI, 572 Pages, Hardcover
261 Fig. (66 Colored Fig.), 21 Tab. 
- Handbook/Reference Book -
ISBN-10: 3-527-32151-9
ISBN-13: 978-3-527-32151-3 - Wiley-VCH, Weinheim






Content

Sample Chapter

Index



Detailed description
The Series
The new book series "Nanomaterials for the Life Sciences", successor to the highly acclaimed series "Nanotechnology for the Life Sciences"!, provides an in-depth overview of all nanomaterial types and their uses in the life sciences. Each volume is dedicated to a specific material class and covers fundamentals, synthesis and characterization strategies, structure-property relationships and biomedical applications. The new series brings nanomaterials to the life scientists and life science to the materials scientists so that synergies are seen and developed to the fullest.
Written by international experts of various facets of this exciting field of research, the ten volumes of this single source of information comprehensively cover the complete range of nanomaterials for medical, biological and cybernetic applications. The series is aimed at scientists of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, materials science, physics, bioengineering, and medicine, together with cell biology, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical chemistry, and toxicology, both in academia and fundamental research as well as in pharmaceutical companies.

Volume 1: Metallic Nanomaterials
Volume 1 focuses on metallic nanomaterials synthesized from Copper, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Palladium. Synthesis, characterization and the application of nanomaterials in the field of life science are discussed in detail.

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From the contents
Preface

PART I: Copper, Silver and Gold Nanomaterials

APPROACHES TO SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC COPPER NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
Physical/Mechanical and Vapor-Phase Approaches
Chemical Approaches
Photochemical, Laser Ablation and and Radiation- or Electron Beam-Assisted Processes
Electrochemical Approaches
Conclusions
SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC COPPER NANOMATERIALS IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS
Introduction
Copper Nanoparticles
Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles
Applications of Cu-NPs in Medical Diagnosis
Conclusions
APPROACHES TO THE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC SILVER NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
Optical Properties of Metal Nanoparticles
Preparation of Spherical Nanoparticles
Synthesis of Anisotropic Silver Nanoparticles
Applications
Conclusions
SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC SILVER NANOMATERIALS IN MEDICAL THERAPY
Introduction
Actions of Silver Nanoparticles
Applications of Silver Nanoparticles in Medicine
Are Silver Nanoparticles Toxic?
Possible New Therapeutic Options
Conclusions
SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC SILVER NANOMATERIALS IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS
Introduction
Silver Nanostructure-Based Diagnostic Techniques
Overview of Ag Nanostructure Synthesis and Fabrication
Applications
Conclusions
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SILVER NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
Antimicrobial Activity
In Vitro Toxicity
In Vivo Toxicity
Environmental Exposure and Risk from Silver Nanoparticles
Conclusions
APPROACHES TO SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC GOLD NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
Optical Properties of Gold Nanocrystals
Chemical Constituents for the Growth of Gold Nanocrystal
Representative Reactions Categorized by Reducing Agents
Morphologies of Representative Gold Nanocrystals and Possible Growth Mechanisms
Applications of Gold Nanocrystals in the Life Sciences
Summary and Perspectives
SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC GOLD NANOMATERIALS IN MEDICAL THERAPY
Introduction
Gold Nanospheres
Gold Nanoshells
Gold Nanorods
Other Anisotropic Gold Nanoparticles
Conclusions

PART II: Palladium and Platinum Nanomaterials

APPROACHES TO SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL ANISOTROPIC PALLADIUM NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
Synthesis
Life Sciences-Related Applications of Palladium Nanoparticles
Future Perspectives
APPROACHES TO THE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC PLATINUM NANOMATERIALS
Introduction
The Principles of Shape Control of Nanocrystals During Nucleation and Growth
General Synthetic Approaches
Pseudo-Zero-Dimensional Pt Nanoparticles
One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Nanowires and Nanotubes
Two-Dimensional Platinum Nanostructures
Three-Dimensional Nanostructures
Platinum Alloys and Intermetallics
Concluding Remarks

PART III: An Overview of Metallic Nanomaterials

APPROACHES TO THE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC NOBLE METAL NANOMATERIALS
General Introduction
General Synthetic Strategies
Characterization of Anisotropic Nanostructures
Conclusions and Future Perspectives
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMATERIALS-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF PRECIOUS METAL NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Growth Process of Precious Metal Nanoparticles: Gold as an Example
Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials Synthesized Through Biological Means
Morphology of Biologically Synthesized Precious Metal Nanoparticles
Inactivated Biological Tissues and Extracts for Nanoparticles Synthesis
Nanoparticle Synthesis Using Fungi and Bacteria
Nanoparticle Synthesis by Living Plants
Conclusions
SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC GOLD NANOMATERIALS IN PLASMONIC LASER PHOTOTHERAPY OF CANCER
Introduction
Theoretical Understanding of Plasmonic Resonance
Understanding Nanoparticle Heating Properties
Plasmonic Laser Phototherapy (PLP)
Summary
APPLICATION OF METALLIC NANOPARTICLES IN TEXTILES
Introduction
Metal Nanomaterials
Nanotechnology in Textiles
Commercial Use of Nanotechnology in Textiles
Environmental Concerns
Conclusions