Carbon Nanotubes for Biomedical Applications (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.)

This book explores the potential of multi-functional carbon nanotubes for biomedical applications. It combines contributions from chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and medicine. The complete overview of the state-of-the-art addresses different synthesis and biofunctionalisation routes and shows the structural and magnetic properties of nanotubes relevant to biomedical applications. Particular emphasis is put on the interaction of carbon nanotubes with biological environments, i.e. toxicity, biocompatibility, cellular uptake, intracellular distribution, interaction with the immune system and environmental impact. The insertion of NMR-active substances allows diagnostic usage as markers and sensors, e.g. for imaging and contactless local temperature sensing. The potential of nanotubes for therapeutic applications is highlighted by studies on chemotherapeutic drug filling and release, targeting and magnetic hyperthermia studies for anti-cancer treatment at the cellular level.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Carbon Nanostructures
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	2011
Editors:	Rudiger Klingeler • Robert B. Sim
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	278
Edition:	2011 Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-14801-9
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Biomedical engineering > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Biophysics Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Cellular biology > General Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > General Promotions
LSN:	3-642-14801-8
Barcode:	9783642148019

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