Applications of microbial nanotechnology are currently emerging with new areas being explored. Biosynthesis of nanomaterials by microorganisms is a recently attracting interest as a new, exciting approach towards the development of ‘greener’ nanomanufacturing compared to traditional chemical and physical approaches. This book will cover recent advances of microbial nanotechnology in agriculture, industry, and health sectors.

Gold Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery discusses the synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), presenting an historical introduction to the developments in the area, discussing methods and characterization parameters, covering targeted delivery strategies, treatment of cancer, CNS conditions, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS infection, wound healing and tissue regeneration, dentistry, gene delivery, and its photo properties used in diagnostic and therapies, and finally presenting regulatory aspects such as theranostic applications, vaccine development, toxicity, and the translation of research to marketable products. This book is a complete reference for researchers in nanotechnology drug delivery and pharmaceutical disciplines. Researchers in pharmaceutical industries, especially those involved in the use of gold nanoparticles in the field of drug delivery, diagnosis, targeted and early therapies will also benefit from this book. - Covers gold nanoparticles' characterization and synthesis techniques related to drug delivery - Focuses on targeting strategies using gold nanoparticles for efficient drug delivery - Provides a consolidated overview of applications of gold nanoparticles for drug delivery to several systems and conditions

Mesoporous silica comprehensively covers the importance and applications of mesoporous silica nanoparticles in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The book delves into the synthesis and characterization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles, discussing various synthesis methods and characterization techniques employed in their production. It explores the properties and structure of mesoporous silica nanoparticles, including their porosity, surface area, structural features, and tunability. It discusses mechanical, thermal, and optical properties. The applications of mesoporous silica nanoparticles in drug delivery are covered in detail, focusing on controlled release systems, targeted drug delivery, and theranostic applications.The catalytic applications of mesoporous silica nanoparticles are examined, including the use of these nanoparticles as supported catalysts in catalytic reactions, with discussions on reaction mechanisms. The book also explores the sensing and biosensing applications of mesoporous silica nanoparticles, including optical and electrochemical sensing, bioanalytical applications, and detection of biomolecules and environmental pollutants. Surface functionalization techniques for mesoporous silica nanoparticles are discussed, highlighting the importance of tailoring their properties for specific applications. Biocompatibility and toxicity considerations are addressed, providing insights into the assessment of biocompatibility, toxicity evaluation, mitigation strategies, and regulatory considerations. The future directions and emerging trends in mesoporous silica nanoparticle research are explored, along with interdisciplinary approaches, challenges, and opportunities in the field. The book concludes by summarizing the key findings and discussing the overall significance of mesoporous silica nanoparticles in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The references section provides a comprehensive list of sources used throughout the book for further exploration. The book serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students interested in understanding the synthesis, characterization, properties, and diverse applications of mesoporous silica nanoparticles in the realm of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents presents the most up-to-date advances in nanotechnology to improve the agriculture and food industry with novel nanotools for the controlling of rapid disease diagnostic and enhancement of the capacity of plants to absorb nutrients and resist environmental challenges. Highlighting the emerging nanofertilizers, nanopesticides and nanoherbicides that are being widely explored in order to overcome the limitations of conventional agricultural supplements, the book provides important insights to enable smart, knowledge-driven selection of nanoscale agricultural biomaterials, coupled with suitable delivery approaches and formulations will lead to promising agricultural innovation using nanotechnology. Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents explores emerging innovations in nanobiotechnology for agriculture, food, and natural resources to address the challenges of food security, sustainability, susceptibility, human health, and healthy life. The book is ideal for the multidisciplinary scientists whose goal is to see the use of nanomaterials in agriculture to reduce the amount of spread chemicals, minimize nutrient losses in fertilization and to generate increased yield through pest and nutrient management. - Includes mechanisms of plant-metal interaction and green synthesis - Explores the fabrication of nanostructures including carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, encapsulation and emulsions - Presents agriculturally focused application insights including nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanoherbicides

Relationship Between Microbes and Environment for Sustainable Ecosystem Services, Volume Two: Microbial Mitigation of Waste for Sustainable Ecosystem Services promotes advances in sustainable solutions, value-added products, and fundamental research in microbes and the environment. Topics include advanced and recent discoveries in the use of microbes for sustainable development. Volume Two describes the successful application of microbes and their derivatives for waste management of potentially toxic and relatively novel compounds. This proposed book will be helpful to environmental scientists, experts and policymakers working in the field of microbe- based mitigation of environmental wastes. The book provides reference information ranging from the description of various microbial applications for the sustainability in different aspects of food, energy, environment industry and social development. - Covers the latest developments, recent applications and future research avenues in microbial biotechnology for sustainable development - Includes expressive tables and figures with concise information about sustainable ecosystem services - Provides a wide variety of applications and modern practices of harnessing the potential of microbes in the environment