1. From nanoparticles to nanocomposites : a brief overview -- 2. Polymers for biomedical applications : chemical modification and biofunctionalization -- 3. Nanocapsules as carriers for the transport and targeted delivery of bioactive molecules -- 4. Inorganic nanoparticles biofunctionalization -- 5. Silica-based materials : bioprocess and nanocomposites -- 6. Synthetic strategies for polymer-based nanocomposite particles -- 7. Synthesis of nanocomposite particles using supercritical fluids : a bridge with bio-applications -- 8. Biocomposites containing magnetic nanoparticles -- 9. Multifunctional nanocomposite particles for biomedical applications -- 10. Bio-applications of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles and their nanocomposites -- 11. Anti-microbial polymer nanocomposites -- 12. Biosensing applications using nanoparticles.