NANOMATERIALS-BASED MAGNETIC RELAXATION SWITCH BIOSENSORS Introduction Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles Agglomeration-Based Sensing T2 Sensitivity of MRSW Particles Kinetics of Magnetic Relaxation Switch Biosensors Methods Development Micro-NMR of Magnetic Relaxation Switch Biosensors MULTIPLEXED DETECTION WITH MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES Introduction Magnetism and Magnetic Particles Planar Arrays Rotating Discs Diagnostic Devices Bio-Barcode Assays Based on Magnetic Microspheres Spectrally Encoded Suspension Arrays of Magnetic Microspheres Magnetically Encoded Suspension Arrays Summary and Conclusions MAGNETOPHORETIC BIOSENSING AND SEPARATION USING MAGNETIC NANOMATERIALS Introduction Theory Magnetophoresis in Microfluidic Devices Magnetophoretic Biosensing Magnetophoretic Separation Concluding Remarks MAGNETIC NANOMATERIALS AS MRI CONTRAST AGENTS Introduction Classification of Magnetic Nanomaterials Used for MRI Applications Coating and Surface Functionalization of Magnetic Nanoparticles Properties and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticle Suspensions Application of Magnetic Nanomaterials in MRI Summary and Future Outlook
PART II: Diagnosis and Therapy
MAGNETIC NANOMATERIALS FOR IN VIVO AND IN VITRO CANCER DIAGNOSTICS Introduction Physico-Chemical Properties of Magnetic Nanoparticles Surface Coating for Improved Biocompatibility and Bioavailability MRI for In Vivo Diagnostics MRI for the Monitoring of Treatment Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles in In Vitro Diagnostics Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells Aptamers as an Alternative to Antibodies Conclusions MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES FOR CANCER IMAGING AND THERAPY Introduction Synthesis and Surface Modifications of MNPs for Biological Applications Development of MNPs as Cancer Diagnosis and Imaging Agents MNPs Applied to Cancer Therapy Summary CORE-SHELL MAGNETIC NANOMATERIALS IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY Introduction Synthesis Applications: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Applications: Hyperthermia and Thermal Ablation Application: Drug Delivery Summary and Perspectives
PART III: Tissue Engineering
THE USE OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES IN TISSUE ENGINEERING Introduction Magnetic Particle Technology Used in Various Tissue Types Summary and Concluding Remarks
PART IV: Environmental Applications
MAGNETIC NANOMATERIALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS Introduction Synthesis and Functionalization of Magnetic Nanoparticles Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Separation and Detection of Analytes Summary and Future Perspective
PART V: Biofunctionalization and Characterization
MAGNETIC CORE-POLYMER SHELL NANOPARTICLES: SYNTHESIS AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Introduction Synthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles Magnetic Nanoparticles with Polymeric Shell Encapsulation of Magnetic Nanoparticles in a Polymeric Matrix Future Perspectives MAGNETOSOMES: BACTERIAL BIOSYNTHESIS OF MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES AND POTENTIAL BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Introduction Magnetic Nanoparticles for Medical Applications What Is Biomineralization? Biogenic Inorganic Materials Magnetosomes: Biomineraliization in Magnetic Bacteria Progress and Applications of Novel Biomedical Magnetosome Materials The Future for Biomedical Magnetosomes APPROACHES TO SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOMETRIC METALX OXIDE MAGNETIC NANOMATERIALS Introduction Magnetism in Nanostructured Metal Oxides Synthesis Methods for Spherical and Anisometric Iron Oxide Nanomaterials Correlations between Synthesis and Magnetic Behavior in Iron Oxide Nanomaterials Conclusions and Perspectives APPROACHES TO THE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC MAGNETIC ALLOY NANOMATERIALS Introduction Magnetic Noble Metal Alloy Nanoparticles Magnetic Early Transition Metal Alloy Nanoparticles Summary and Future Perspectives APPROACHES TO THE BIOFUNCTIONALIZATION OF SPHERICAL AND ANISOTROPIC IRON OXIDE NANOMATERIALS Introduction Magnetic Nanoparticle Synthesis Nanoparticle Functionalization Conclusions CHARACTERIZATION OF MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES USING MAGNETIC FORCE MICROSCOPY Introduction Develoment of MFM Comparison of MFM to Other Techniques Physical Principles of MFM Noise in MFM MFM Cantilevers and Probes Probe Calibration Resolution in MFM MFM for Magnetic Nanoparticles The Application of MFM in the Life Sciences Limitations in MFM Recent Developments in MFM Summary and Future Perspectives COBALT NANOMATERIALS: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION Introduction The Characterization of Co Nanoparticles Synthesos of Cobalt-Based Nanoparticles Magnetic Properties of Co Nanoparticles Summary and Outlook
