Metal nanoparticles : synthesis and applications in pharmaceutical sciences

Title:

Author:

Thota, Sreekanth, editor.

ISBN:

9783527807093

9783527807086

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contents:

Introduction / Sreekanth Thota, Debbie C Crans -- Methods for Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles / Siavash Iravani -- Metal Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Agents: A Paradigm Shift in Medicine / Mahendra Rai, Dipali Nagaonkar, Avinash P Ingle -- Nanoparticles for Imaging / Yerra Rajeshwar -- Soft-Oxometalates: A New State of Oxometalates and Their Potential Applications as Nanomotors / Apabrita Mallick, Soumyajit Roy -- Medicinal Applications of Metal Nanoparticles / Ayan K Barui, Rajesh Kotcherlakota, Chitta R Patra -- Metal Nanoparticles in Nanomedicine: Advantages and Scope / Tapan K Sau, Arunangshu Biswas, Parijat Ray -- Applications of Metal Nanoparticles in Medicine/Metal Nanoparticles as Anticancer Agents / Wenjie Mei, Qiong Wu -- Noble Metal Nanoparticles and Their Antimicrobial Properties / Lini Huo, Peiyuan Li -- Metal Nanoparticles and Their Toxicity / Ivan Pacheco, Cristina Buzea.

Abstract:

Aimed at stimulating further research in this active field, this is a much-needed summary of the importance, synthesis and applications of metal nanoparticles in pharmaceutical sciences, with a focus on gold, silver, copper, and platinum nanoparticles.

Local Note:

John Wiley and Sons

Subject Term:

Nanostructured materials.

Nanomatériaux.

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference.

Organic.

Chemistry.

SCIENCE.

Nanostructured materials

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