Antimicrobial Nanoarchitectonics
From Synthesis to Applications

This timely book explores the use of nanostructured materials in antimicrobial therapy for the prevention and eradication of infections

Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu (Edited by)

9780323527330, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 25 June 2017

574 pages
23.4 x 19 x 3.5 cm, 1.29 kg

Antimicrobial Nanoarchitectonics: From Synthesis to Applications brings together recent research in antimicrobial nanoparticles, specifically in the sustained and controlled delivery of antimicrobials. Particular attention is given to i) reducing the side effects of antibiotics, ii) increasing the pharmacological effect, and iii) improving aqueous solubility and chemical stability of different antimicrobials. In addition, antimicrobial nanoparticles in drug delivery are discussed extensively. The book also evaluates the pros and cons of using nanostructured biomaterials in the prevention and eradication of infections. It is an important reference resource for materials scientists and bioengineers who want to learn how nanomaterials are used in antimicrobial therapy.

1. New Trends in Nanoparticles Intended to Antimicrobial Agents2. Nanostructures as Antimicrobial Therapeutics3. Nano-Formulation and Application of Phytochemicals as Antimicrobial Agents4. Antimicrobial Activities of Metallic Nanoparticles from Plant Extracts5. Nanogels: A New Dawn in Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 6. Silver Nanoparticles: A Novel Antimicrobial Agent7. Recent Advances of Nanostructures in Antimicrobial Therapy8. Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: An Important Class of Nanomaterials with Antimicrobial Activity9. Antimicrobial Properties and Therapeutic applications of Silver Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites10. Drug Resistance in Tuberculosis- Nanomedicines at Rescue11. Nanomaterials as Enhanced Antimicrobial Agent/Activity-Enhancer for Trans-Dermal Applications: A Review12. Role of Nanosize Dendrimers as Carrier of Antimicrobial Agents in Drug Delivery13. Silver Nanostructures in Medicine: Synthesis and Biological Activity14. Nanoparticles in Antiviral Therapy15. Applications of Metallic Nanoparticles in Infectious Diseases16. Nanostructures for Antimicrobial Therapy – The Modern Trends in the Treatment of Bacterial Infections17. Nanomedicine: Emerging Trends In Treatment Of Malaria 18. Toxicity Of Nanoparticles: Etiology And Mechanisms

Subject Areas: Electronics & communications engineering [TJ], Materials science [TGM], Microbiology [non-medical PSG]