Nanoparticles: Preparation and Characterization (Nanotechnology Collection) - Softcover

Maneesha Pande (author) & Ashok N. Bhaskarwar (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1606506307 ISBN 13: 9781606506301

Publisher: Momentum Press, 2016

Synopsis

Nanotechnology and nanoparticles have emerged as an important tool towards improving cancer therapeutics and diagnostics. Recognizing the indispensable role of nanoparticles, specifically in targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic and other anti-cancer agents to tumors, this book provides a comprehensive account of the different methods used for the preparation of nanoparticles, including the mechanism behind each method, for a beginner in the field. The authors describe he commonly used methods of physical post-synthesis characterization, as well as the toxicity aspects of nanoparticles, particularly the effect of nanoparticles on different systems of the human body. Appreciating the interdisciplinary nature of nanotechnology applications in cancer drug delivery, a brief description of the genesis and growth of a tumor has also been included in the book.

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About the Author

Maneesha Pande has a master's degree in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India. After having worked in the pharmaceutical industry and academics for about 12 years, she is presently pursuing her doctoral research involving the development of targeted drug delivery for cancer, at the Chemical Engineering Department at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India. She has a book, a book chapter, a review article, and a conference paper to her credit.

Professor Ashok N. Bhaskarwar obtained his PhD in chemical engineering from IISc, Bangalore and has been teaching at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, since 1990. He was also a visiting professor in the department of chemical engineering and materials science at University of Minnesota. He has 23 patents and about 99 publications including journal papers, conference papers and presentations, book chapters, and five books to his credit. Leading a vibrant research group of over 25 research scholars, masters students, and staff, he has incubated a start-up entitled, EnNatura Technology Ventures Pvt. Ltd., which manufactures pollution-preventing lithographic printing inks. He is also a consultant to some of the leading industries in India.

Edition details

• Publisher: Momentum Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1606506307
• ISBN 13: 9781606506301
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224