Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles

Biological Sensing and Optoelectronic Applications
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-64329-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

This book presents synthesis, characterization, as well as biosensing and optoelectronic applications of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. It examines the surface functionalization and modification techniques for enhancing the performance and functionality of metals and metal oxides. The book also provides an overview of the biocompatibility of surface-functionalized metal and metal oxide nanomaterials and explores the factors influencing their biocompatibility. The initial chapters introduce various synthesis methods used for the production of metals and metal oxide nanoparticles, as well as the techniques used for their characterization. The subsequent chapters explore recent advances in metals and metal oxide-based biosensors, their biomedical applications, the detection of gases, and their role in optoelectronic devices. Lastly, the chapters cover the basic mechanisms, types of biosensors and their applications, advancements, and advantages and disadvantages. This book is intended for researchers, scientists, academicians, students, and professionals working in the fields of nanotechnology, biosensors, materials science, biomedical engineering, and optoelectronics.

Key Features

1) Explores synthesis, characterization, biosensing, and optoelectronic applications of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles.

2) Presents various techniques used for the synthesis and characterization of metals and metal oxide nanoparticles.

3) Discusses surface modification techniques for enhancing performance of metals and metal oxide nanoparticles.

4) Offers insights into the biocompatibility of surface-functionalized nanoparticles and examines the factors influencing their compatibility with biological systems.

5) Highlights the latest advancements in metals and metal oxide-based biosensors and their applications in biomedicine and gas detection.

6) Examines the role of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in optoelectronic devices.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ng, Divya

E K, Radhakrishnan

Thomas, Riju K

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Nanotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau Mechatronik, Mikrosysteme (MEMS), Nanosysteme

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Metal Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characteristics, and Applications. 2. Chemical and Physical Methods for Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 3. Applications of Green Nanotechnology for Safer Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 4. Metal Nanomaterials in Sensing and Optoelectronic Applications: A Review. 5. Metal Oxide Nanomaterials-Based Optoelectronic and Sensing Devices. 6. Metal Oxide Nanomaterials-Based Biosensors for Cancer Diagnosis. 7. Biomedical Applications of Biofunctionalized Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 8. Colorimetric Sensing Applications of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 9. Biolabeling and Bioimaging Applications of Functionalized Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 10. Sensing Applications and Antimicrobial Action of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 11. LSPR-Based Bio-Detection of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 12. Magnetic, Electrical, and Biomedical Applications of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. 13. Recent Developments in Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in the Field of Diagnosis and Optoelectronics. 14. Microbe-Mediated Nanoparticle Synthesis and Applications.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Radhakrishnan E.K is currently working as Associate Professor at School of Biosciences of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and as Hon. Director of Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC), also as Joint Director of Inter University Centre for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture (IUCOFSA). In addition, he is also the Hon. Director of Dr. N. Radhakrishnan Foundation for Medical Innovation (NRICMI) and Hon. Director of Industry Academia Interface Centre (IAIC). He completed his doctoral degree from Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, in 2008 and post-doctoral studies from The University of Tokyo, Japan, in 2010. During his 13 years of research, he has published more than 150 research articles, 55 book chapters, 3 review papers, and edited 10 books. Recently, he has been listed as top 2% of scientists according to the Stanford University, USA and Elsevier, the Netherlands database published in September 2022. He has also been selected for Kairali Gaveshana Puraskaram by the Kerala Higher Education Council, Govt. of Kerala in 2022. So far, 14 PhDs have been completed under his guidance. He has the credit of 4 filed patents and 2 technology transfer. His team successfully launched an agriproduct in the market under the brand name “Nanopower” in 2022 in collaboration with ABTEC, Pvt, Ltd, Kottayam. His research areas include plant microbe interactions, microbial natural products, microbial synthesis of metal nanoparticles, antimicrobial resistance gene prediction and development of polymer-based nanocomposites with antimicrobial effects for food packaging and medical applications.

Dr. Riju K Thomas is an Assistant Professor Bharata Mata College, Thrikakkara, Kerala, India. He received his M.Phil. (2013) from Kerala university from department of Optoelectronics and Ph.D. (2019) degree in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. His research interests are in the interaction of drugs functionalized nanoparticles with biomolecules and their therapeutic applications. He is also expertise in bio molecular sensing applications based on functionalized metal nanoparticles.

Dr. Divya N. G. is an Assistant professor, Bharata Mata College, Thrikakkara, Kerala, India. She received her M.Phil. (2015) and Ph.D. (2020) degrees in Physics from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala, India. Her research expertise and interests include nanocomposite devices including sensors/detectors, especially electrochemical sensors and photovoltaic cells based on metal oxide semiconductor nanostructures.