Sustainable Nanomaterials for Treatment and Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
About this ebook
The fifteen chapters in this book provide a comprehensive exploration of how sustainable nanotechnology can revolutionize infectious disease management and bridge the gap between the fundamental principles of nanotechnology and their practical applications in combating infectious diseases. Subjects covered include: the rise of multidrug-resistant pathogens and the limitations of existing therapies; the challenges of infectious disease management including the rise of multidrug-resistant pathogens and the limitations of existing therapies; nano-pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics in the treatment of infectious diseases; the advancements in nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems, vaccines, and diagnostic tools, and the future of personalized medicine; nanotheranostic mechanisms outlining how nanomaterials can be engineered to simultaneously diagnose and treat infections; nano drug delivery systems that contribute to enhancing the efficacy and precision of treatment modalities; biocompatibility and toxicity of nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases; regulatory perspectives of nanomaterials ensuring they meet safety and efficacy standards; green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide, carbon dots, and its composites for infectious diseases and biosurfactants; nanomaterials of polymeric design underscoring their potential to create more effective and sustainable therapeutic options; how nanomaterials can be engineered to simultaneously diagnose and treat infections.
Audience
The book targets nanotechnology researchers, scientists, and healthcare professionals interested in understanding nanotechnology’s critical role in sustainable healthcare solutions.
About the author
Rajasekhar Chokkareddy, PhD, is an associate in the Department of Chemistry, Aditya College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh, India. His primary research interests span the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors for various pharmaceutical drugs, the green synthesis of nanoparticles, separation techniques, and the synthesis of ionic-functionalized nanocomposites. He has authored more than 30 research articles.
Suvardhan Kanchi, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India. He is dedicated to the field of chemistry, with a particular focus on nanoelectrochemistry and separation sciences.
Gan G Redhi, PhD, is Professor Emeritus and former head of the Chemistry Department at Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa. He has published more than 100 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and his main research interests are in physical and electroanalytical chemistry.
