Bioengineering Applications of Carbon Nanostructures

Herausgegeben:Jorio, Ado

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book covers the development of biotechnology based on carbon nanostructures, with a focus on nanotubes, addressing also fullerenes and amorphous carbons. The book is divided into 7 chapters, addressing tissue engineering, genetic engineering and therapy, as well as the environmental and health impacts of carbon nanostructures.

Produktdetails

• Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology
• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-319-25905-5
• 1st ed. 2016
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. November 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 379g
• ISBN-13: 9783319259055
• ISBN-10: 3319259059
• Artikelnr.: 43781140

Inhaltsangabe

Bone repair utilizing carbon nanotubes.- The use of single wall carbon nanotubes as a delivery system for siRNA.- Carbon nanotubes as a DNA delivery agent for generation of genetically modified mammals embryos.- Development of carbon nanotubes-based immunogens.- Fullerene-derivatives as therapeutic agents in respiratory system and neurodegenerative disorders.- Study of carbon nanostructures for soil fertility improvement.- Nanotoxicology of carbon-based nanomaterials.