Advances in Microbial Nanotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications

Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji · Jay Singh · Kshitij RB Singh · Ravindra Pratap Singh · Shyam S. Pandey

2025年9月 · Elsevier

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In recent years, microbial nanotechnology has undergone significant expansion, characterized by a deepened comprehension of microbial behavior and the synthesis of nanomaterials by microorganisms. Offering an in-depth overview, Advances in Microbial Nanotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications provides a comprehensive discussion of microbial methodologies in the preparation of nanoscale materials. This valuable resource delves into their diverse applications across various fields, including environment, energy, pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, as well as the food and agriculture sectors. Aimed at researchers and scientists, this book serves as an essential guide for those seeking a thorough understanding of the potential applications arising from the intersection of microbiology and nanotechnology.•Discusses the fundamentals of microbial nanotechnology and its associated challenges •Features detailed information on the techniques involved in the production, synthesis, and characterization of these nanomaterials •Explores a wide range of applications for nanomaterials derived from microorganisms in diverse fields, such as environment, energy, pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences

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Prof. Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji is a full Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences and the Director of Research and Innovation, Edo State University Uzairue (EDSU), Edo State, Nigeria. He formerly served as the Acting Director of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, Head of the Department of Microbiology, and Sub Dean of the Faculty of Science. Currently, he holds the positions of Chairman of the Grant Committee and Dean of the Faculty of Science at EDSU. Prof. Adetunji is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in the UK. Additionally, he serves as a Visiting Professor and the Executive Director of the Center for Biotechnology at Precious Cornerstone University, Nigeria. His research centers on applying biological techniques and microbial bioprocesses to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute to advancements in agriculture.

Dr. Jay is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, India, since 2017. He received his Ph.D. degree in Polymer Science from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology in 2010 and did MSc and BSc from Allahabad University, India. He is actively engaged in the development of nanomaterials (CeO2, NiO, rare-earth metal oxide, Ni, Nife2O4, Cu2O, Graphene, RGO etc.), based nanobiocomposite, conducting polymer and self-assembled monolayers based clinically important biosensors for estimation of bioanalaytes such as cholesterol, xanthine, glucose, pathogens and pesticides/toxins using DNA and antibodies. He is actively engaged in fabricating metal oxide-based biosensors for clinical diagnosis, food packaging applications, drug delivery, and tissue engineering applications.

Kshitij RB Singh obtained his MSc in Biotechnology from Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, India. Currently, he is a doctoral student in the laboratory of Professor Shyam S. Pandey at the Department of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan. His research interests encompass a range of fields, including biotechnology, biochemistry, nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology, biosensors, and materials sciences.

Dr. Singh received his B. Sc. from Allahabad University India and his M.Sc and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Lucknow University, India. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, India. His work and research interests include biochemistry, biosensors, nanobiotechnology, electrochemistry, material sciences, and biosensors applications in biomedical, environmental, agricultural and forensics sciences.

Dr Shyam S. Pandeyhas been leading the Organic Photofunctional Materials Devices research group as an Associate Professor since 2012. His work encompasses research and development in Next-Generation Cells, Organic Electronic Devices, and Bio-image sensors. Currently, he holds the position of Professor in the Green Electronics department at the Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology. His research interests span Dye-Sensitized and Organic Solar Cells, Quantum Chemical Calculations, Organic Electronics and Optoelectronics, Organic Conducting Polymers, Biosensors, and Protein Biochips.