Author: Abdel Salam Hamdy Makhlouf
Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 0128135166
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Emerging Applications of Nanoparticles and Architecture Nanostructures: Current Prospects and Future Trends discusses the most important current applications of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures in a comprehensive, detailed manner. The book covers major applications of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures, taking into account their unusual shapes and high surface areas. In particular, coverage is given to applications in aerospace, automotive, batteries, sensors, smart textile design, energy conversion, color imaging, printing, computer chips, medical implants, pharmacy, cosmetics, and more. In addition, the book discusses the future of research in these areas. This is a valuable reference for both materials scientists, chemical and mechanical engineers working both in R&D and academia who want to learn more on how nanoparticles and nanomaterials are commercially applied. - Provides an in-depth look at the properties of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures in terms of their applicability for industrial uses - Analyzes the most recent advances and industrial applications of different types of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures, taking into account their unusual structures and compositions - Identifies novel nanometric particles and architectures that are of particular value for applications and the techniques required to use them effectively
Emerging Applications of Nanoparticles and Architectural Nanostructures
Author: Abdel Salam Hamdy Makhlouf
Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 0128135166
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Emerging Applications of Nanoparticles and Architecture Nanostructures: Current Prospects and Future Trends discusses the most important current applications of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures in a comprehensive, detailed manner. The book covers major applications of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures, taking into account their unusual shapes and high surface areas. In particular, coverage is given to applications in aerospace, automotive, batteries, sensors, smart textile design, energy conversion, color imaging, printing, computer chips, medical implants, pharmacy, cosmetics, and more. In addition, the book discusses the future of research in these areas. This is a valuable reference for both materials scientists, chemical and mechanical engineers working both in R&D and academia who want to learn more on how nanoparticles and nanomaterials are commercially applied. - Provides an in-depth look at the properties of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures in terms of their applicability for industrial uses - Analyzes the most recent advances and industrial applications of different types of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures, taking into account their unusual structures and compositions - Identifies novel nanometric particles and architectures that are of particular value for applications and the techniques required to use them effectively
Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 0128135166
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Emerging Applications of Nanoparticles and Architecture Nanostructures: Current Prospects and Future Trends discusses the most important current applications of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures in a comprehensive, detailed manner. The book covers major applications of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures, taking into account their unusual shapes and high surface areas. In particular, coverage is given to applications in aerospace, automotive, batteries, sensors, smart textile design, energy conversion, color imaging, printing, computer chips, medical implants, pharmacy, cosmetics, and more. In addition, the book discusses the future of research in these areas. This is a valuable reference for both materials scientists, chemical and mechanical engineers working both in R&D and academia who want to learn more on how nanoparticles and nanomaterials are commercially applied. - Provides an in-depth look at the properties of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures in terms of their applicability for industrial uses - Analyzes the most recent advances and industrial applications of different types of nanoparticles and architecture nanostructures, taking into account their unusual structures and compositions - Identifies novel nanometric particles and architectures that are of particular value for applications and the techniques required to use them effectively
Bionanotechnology: Emerging Applications of Bionanomaterials
Author: Ahmed Barhoum
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0128242205
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Bionanotechnology: Emerging Applications of Bionanomaterials highlights a wide range of industrial applications using bionanotechnologies, with biomedical applications prominent amongst these, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound healing, medical implants, medical diagnostics and therapy. Other key areas include energy harvesting and storage, water/waste treatment, papermaking, textiles, construction industry, automotive, aerospace. This book is a valuable resource for all those seeking to gain a fundamental understanding of how bionanomaterials are used in a variety of industry sectors. Bionanomaterials are molecular materials composed partially or completely of biological molecules - such as proteins, enzymes, viruses, DNA and biopolymers - as well as metal, metal oxides, and carbon nanomaterials. Bionanomaterials have drawn much attention for their use in a wide range of industrial applications, including scaffolds, dental implants, drug delivery, dialysis, biobatteries, biofuel cells, air purification, and water treatment. - Assesses which bionanomaterial types are particularly suited to particular application areas - Shows how bionanomaterials are being used for biotechnology, biomedicine, energy production, energy storage, and environmental remediation applications - Highlights the challenges and interdisciplinary perspectives of bionanomaterials in science, biology, engineering, medicine, and technology, incorporating both fundamentals and applications
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0128242205
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Bionanotechnology: Emerging Applications of Bionanomaterials highlights a wide range of industrial applications using bionanotechnologies, with biomedical applications prominent amongst these, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound healing, medical implants, medical diagnostics and therapy. Other key areas include energy harvesting and storage, water/waste treatment, papermaking, textiles, construction industry, automotive, aerospace. This book is a valuable resource for all those seeking to gain a fundamental understanding of how bionanomaterials are used in a variety of industry sectors. Bionanomaterials are molecular materials composed partially or completely of biological molecules - such as proteins, enzymes, viruses, DNA and biopolymers - as well as metal, metal oxides, and carbon nanomaterials. Bionanomaterials have drawn much attention for their use in a wide range of industrial applications, including scaffolds, dental implants, drug delivery, dialysis, biobatteries, biofuel cells, air purification, and water treatment. - Assesses which bionanomaterial types are particularly suited to particular application areas - Shows how bionanomaterials are being used for biotechnology, biomedicine, energy production, energy storage, and environmental remediation applications - Highlights the challenges and interdisciplinary perspectives of bionanomaterials in science, biology, engineering, medicine, and technology, incorporating both fundamentals and applications
Science and Applications of Nanoparticles
Author: Waqar Ahmed
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000569543
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
Nanoparticles have emerged as important players in modern techniques, having applications from medicine and drug delivery to textiles and agriculture. Nanoscale materials are already integrated into our everyday lives in various forms, such as sunscreen lotions containing nanoparticles, dirt-resistant glass with nanocoatings, and nanodrugs. This book reviews the recent developments in the applications of nanoscale materials in drug delivery, agriculture, cosmetics, textiles, and photonics. It also covers other interesting topics in detail, such as nanoencapsulation, nanoparticle formation, and surface functionalization of nanomaterials. It is a valuable resource for practical use and offers up-to-date information given by specialists in each field. It is a useful reference for materials scientists, chemical engineers working in R&D and academia, and inquisitive readers who want to learn more about the applications of nanoparticles and nanomaterials in different fields.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000569543
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
Nanoparticles have emerged as important players in modern techniques, having applications from medicine and drug delivery to textiles and agriculture. Nanoscale materials are already integrated into our everyday lives in various forms, such as sunscreen lotions containing nanoparticles, dirt-resistant glass with nanocoatings, and nanodrugs. This book reviews the recent developments in the applications of nanoscale materials in drug delivery, agriculture, cosmetics, textiles, and photonics. It also covers other interesting topics in detail, such as nanoencapsulation, nanoparticle formation, and surface functionalization of nanomaterials. It is a valuable resource for practical use and offers up-to-date information given by specialists in each field. It is a useful reference for materials scientists, chemical engineers working in R&D and academia, and inquisitive readers who want to learn more about the applications of nanoparticles and nanomaterials in different fields.
Handbook of Nanocelluloses
Author: Ahmed Barhoum
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030896218
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1081
Book Description
This Handbook covers the fundamental aspects, experimental setup, synthesis, properties, and characterization of different nanocelluloses. It also explores the technology challenges of nanocelluloses and the emerging applications and the global markets of nanocelluloses-based systems. In particular, this book: · Covers the history of nanocelluloses, types and classifications, fabrication techniques, critical processing parameters, physical and chemical properties, surface functionalization, and other treatments to allow practical applications. · Covers all recent aspects of nanocelluloses technologies, from experimental set-up to industrial applications. · Includes new physical, chemical and biological techniques for nanocelluloses fabrication, in-depth treatment of their surface functionalization, and characterization. · Discusses the unique properties of nanocelluloses that can be obtained by modifying their diameter, morphology, composition and dispersion in other materials. · Discusses the properties and morphology of several kinds of dispersion in polymeric materials, such as micro/nanofiberlated cellulose, cellulose nanofibers, cellulose nanocrystals, amorphous cellulose nanoparticles, and hybrid cellulose nanomaterials. · Presents the different techniques for dispersion, and self-assembly of polymeric materials, critical parameters of synthesis, modelling and simulation, and characterization methods. · Highlights a wide range of emerging applications of nanocelluloses, e.g. drug delivery, tissue engineering, medical implants, medical diagnostics and therapy, biosensors, catalysis, energy harvesting, energy storage, water/waste treatment, papermaking, textiles, construction industry, automotive, aerospace and many more. · Provides an outlook on the opportunities and challenges for the fabrication and manufacturing of nanocelluloses in industry. · Provides an in-depth look at the nature of nanocelluloses in terms of their applicability for industrial uses. · Provides in-depth insight and review on most recent types of nanocelluloses-based systems of unique structures and compositions. · Highlights the challenges and interdisciplinary perspective of nanocelluloses-based systems in science, biology, engineering, medicine, and technology, incorporating both fundamentals and applications. - Demonstrates how cutting-edge developments in nanofibers translate into real-world innovations in a range of industry sectors. This Handbook is a valuable reference for materials scientists, biologists, physicians, chemical, biomedical, manufacturing and mechanical engineers working in R&D industry and academia, who want to learn more about how nanocelluloses-based systems are commercially applied.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030896218
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1081
Book Description
This Handbook covers the fundamental aspects, experimental setup, synthesis, properties, and characterization of different nanocelluloses. It also explores the technology challenges of nanocelluloses and the emerging applications and the global markets of nanocelluloses-based systems. In particular, this book: · Covers the history of nanocelluloses, types and classifications, fabrication techniques, critical processing parameters, physical and chemical properties, surface functionalization, and other treatments to allow practical applications. · Covers all recent aspects of nanocelluloses technologies, from experimental set-up to industrial applications. · Includes new physical, chemical and biological techniques for nanocelluloses fabrication, in-depth treatment of their surface functionalization, and characterization. · Discusses the unique properties of nanocelluloses that can be obtained by modifying their diameter, morphology, composition and dispersion in other materials. · Discusses the properties and morphology of several kinds of dispersion in polymeric materials, such as micro/nanofiberlated cellulose, cellulose nanofibers, cellulose nanocrystals, amorphous cellulose nanoparticles, and hybrid cellulose nanomaterials. · Presents the different techniques for dispersion, and self-assembly of polymeric materials, critical parameters of synthesis, modelling and simulation, and characterization methods. · Highlights a wide range of emerging applications of nanocelluloses, e.g. drug delivery, tissue engineering, medical implants, medical diagnostics and therapy, biosensors, catalysis, energy harvesting, energy storage, water/waste treatment, papermaking, textiles, construction industry, automotive, aerospace and many more. · Provides an outlook on the opportunities and challenges for the fabrication and manufacturing of nanocelluloses in industry. · Provides an in-depth look at the nature of nanocelluloses in terms of their applicability for industrial uses. · Provides in-depth insight and review on most recent types of nanocelluloses-based systems of unique structures and compositions. · Highlights the challenges and interdisciplinary perspective of nanocelluloses-based systems in science, biology, engineering, medicine, and technology, incorporating both fundamentals and applications. - Demonstrates how cutting-edge developments in nanofibers translate into real-world innovations in a range of industry sectors. This Handbook is a valuable reference for materials scientists, biologists, physicians, chemical, biomedical, manufacturing and mechanical engineers working in R&D industry and academia, who want to learn more about how nanocelluloses-based systems are commercially applied.
Bionanotechnology for Advanced Applications
Author: Ajaya Kumar Singh
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1003808476
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This book provides the fundamental aspects of bionanomaterials and bionanotechnology, and insight into the synthesis and modification of bionanomaterials in a detailed manner. It initiates with a general overview of biotechnology and nanotechnology followed by different strategies and methodologies for the synthesis of nanomaterials. Further, it discusses pertinent topics such as protein engineering, analysis, mechanisms of microbe- mediated nanosynthesis, followed by various challenges and innovation strategies, and the role of enzymes in bionanotechnology. Features: Covers the synthesis of bionanomaterials, including the interaction between nanomaterial and biogenic materials Encompasses the study of the connections between structure, molecular biology, and nanotechnology Explains several techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, etc.) used for the analysis of bionanomaterials Includes prospects, challenges, and opportunities associated with bionanotechnology Reviews the interaction between nanomaterials and the biological system and self- assembly in bionanotechnology This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials sciences, biotechnology, and bionanotechnology.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1003808476
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This book provides the fundamental aspects of bionanomaterials and bionanotechnology, and insight into the synthesis and modification of bionanomaterials in a detailed manner. It initiates with a general overview of biotechnology and nanotechnology followed by different strategies and methodologies for the synthesis of nanomaterials. Further, it discusses pertinent topics such as protein engineering, analysis, mechanisms of microbe- mediated nanosynthesis, followed by various challenges and innovation strategies, and the role of enzymes in bionanotechnology. Features: Covers the synthesis of bionanomaterials, including the interaction between nanomaterial and biogenic materials Encompasses the study of the connections between structure, molecular biology, and nanotechnology Explains several techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, etc.) used for the analysis of bionanomaterials Includes prospects, challenges, and opportunities associated with bionanotechnology Reviews the interaction between nanomaterials and the biological system and self- assembly in bionanotechnology This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials sciences, biotechnology, and bionanotechnology.
Nanomaterials
Author: Maria Benelmekki
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
ISBN: 1643276441
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Nanomaterials and nanostructures are the original product of nanotechnology, and the key building blocks for enabling technologies. In this context, this book presents a concise overview of the synthesis and characterization methods of nanomaterials and nanostructures, while integrating facets of physics, chemistry, and engineering. The book summarizes the fundamentals and technical approaches in synthesis, and processing of nanostructures and nanomaterials, so as the reader can have a systematic and quick picture of the field. This book focuses on functional aspects of nanomaterials that have a high relevance to immediate applications, such as catalysis, energy harvesting, biosensing, and surface functionalization. There are chapters addressing nanostructured materials and composites and covering basic properties and requirements of this new class of engineered materials.
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
ISBN: 1643276441
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Nanomaterials and nanostructures are the original product of nanotechnology, and the key building blocks for enabling technologies. In this context, this book presents a concise overview of the synthesis and characterization methods of nanomaterials and nanostructures, while integrating facets of physics, chemistry, and engineering. The book summarizes the fundamentals and technical approaches in synthesis, and processing of nanostructures and nanomaterials, so as the reader can have a systematic and quick picture of the field. This book focuses on functional aspects of nanomaterials that have a high relevance to immediate applications, such as catalysis, energy harvesting, biosensing, and surface functionalization. There are chapters addressing nanostructured materials and composites and covering basic properties and requirements of this new class of engineered materials.
Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science
Author: Jorddy Neves Cruz
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0323951724
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Recent Advances in Nanocarriers covers nanocarrier synthesis techniques, as well as methods for encapsulating bioactive compounds. It explores the tests carried out to evaluate their pharmacological properties, in addition to investigating the recent results of clinical tests carried out for some nanocarriers. This book also addresses the most recent advances in nanocarriers and their diverse applications in modern medicine for the treatment of diseases and diagnostics. Nanocarriers play an important role in improving the treatment of diseases and diagnostic imaging as they can deliver medicines to specific locations for their actions and allow a prolonged release of the active compounds. This creates a need for researchers in academia and industry to obtain up-to-date knowledge about nanocarrier production and its pharmacological and biotechnological applications. This book contributes to this by providing the most recent and relevant topics on nanocarriers and by addressing pharmacological aspects for the treatment of various diseases, in addition to assessing the use for clinical diagnostics. So, it is a useful resource for students and researchers in the field of nanocarriers. - Discusses nanocarriers manufacture and nanoencapsulation process of molecules - Describes how nanocarriers reach the specific site of action and then release the drug - Explores the latest advances in different types of nanocarriers
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0323951724
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Recent Advances in Nanocarriers covers nanocarrier synthesis techniques, as well as methods for encapsulating bioactive compounds. It explores the tests carried out to evaluate their pharmacological properties, in addition to investigating the recent results of clinical tests carried out for some nanocarriers. This book also addresses the most recent advances in nanocarriers and their diverse applications in modern medicine for the treatment of diseases and diagnostics. Nanocarriers play an important role in improving the treatment of diseases and diagnostic imaging as they can deliver medicines to specific locations for their actions and allow a prolonged release of the active compounds. This creates a need for researchers in academia and industry to obtain up-to-date knowledge about nanocarrier production and its pharmacological and biotechnological applications. This book contributes to this by providing the most recent and relevant topics on nanocarriers and by addressing pharmacological aspects for the treatment of various diseases, in addition to assessing the use for clinical diagnostics. So, it is a useful resource for students and researchers in the field of nanocarriers. - Discusses nanocarriers manufacture and nanoencapsulation process of molecules - Describes how nanocarriers reach the specific site of action and then release the drug - Explores the latest advances in different types of nanocarriers
Advanced Nanomaterials for Biological, Nutraceutical, and Medicinal Applications
Author: Sreeraj Gopi
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000874613
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This new volume discusses a selection of nanomaterials that can be employed for advanced biological, nutraceutical, and medicinal applications. It discusses diverse nanomaterials and their classifications, their advanced therapeutic properties, using biosensors in detecting biological threat agents, bionanomaterials for human health, the medicinal applications of nanomaterials, clinical toxicities of nanomaterials and their use in remediation. The book also includes a chapter that provides a helpful comparison of market analysis between biological and synthetic nanomaterials. The volume concludes with an insightful perspective on possible future applications of nanomaterials as nutraceutical, biological, and medicinal agents.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000874613
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This new volume discusses a selection of nanomaterials that can be employed for advanced biological, nutraceutical, and medicinal applications. It discusses diverse nanomaterials and their classifications, their advanced therapeutic properties, using biosensors in detecting biological threat agents, bionanomaterials for human health, the medicinal applications of nanomaterials, clinical toxicities of nanomaterials and their use in remediation. The book also includes a chapter that provides a helpful comparison of market analysis between biological and synthetic nanomaterials. The volume concludes with an insightful perspective on possible future applications of nanomaterials as nutraceutical, biological, and medicinal agents.
Nanofillers for Sustainable Applications
Author: N.M. Nurazzi
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1003808093
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 557
Book Description
Nanofillers for Sustainable Applications provides an in-depth review of the wide-ranging applications of nanofillers. It explores both synthetic and natural nanofillers and focuses on their use as reinforcement and active fillers in composite structures. Covering various aspects of nanofillers, including synthesis methods, characteristics, properties, and compatibility, this book highlights the potential of nanofillers as functional materials for different applications and offers a collection of comparative studies to showcase their efficacy. It emphasizes sustainability, intelligent design, and high-end applications in fields such as packaging, pulp and paper, aerospace, automotive, medicine, chemical industry, biodiesel, and chemical sensors. This book is organized into several sections, covering topics such as synthetic nanomaterials, nanosafety, natural nanofillers, polymer composites, metal nanofillers, nanofillers in various industries, nanofillers in renewable energy, nanofillers in biomedical sectors, and nanofillers in automotive and aerospace industries. This book will be a useful reference for undergraduate and graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of materials science, nanomaterials, and polymer composites. Key features: • Focuses on the fabrication approaches used for nanofillers in nanocomposites. • Covers materials selection, design solutions, manufacturing techniques, and structural analysis, highlighting their potential as functional materials in different applications. • Explores the positive environmental impact and material property improvements resulting from increased composite utilization across diverse industries. • Discusses other types of nanofillers like nanocellulose, metal-based, graphene, and wood-based materials. • Includes case studies from leading industrial and academic experts.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1003808093
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 557
Book Description
Nanofillers for Sustainable Applications provides an in-depth review of the wide-ranging applications of nanofillers. It explores both synthetic and natural nanofillers and focuses on their use as reinforcement and active fillers in composite structures. Covering various aspects of nanofillers, including synthesis methods, characteristics, properties, and compatibility, this book highlights the potential of nanofillers as functional materials for different applications and offers a collection of comparative studies to showcase their efficacy. It emphasizes sustainability, intelligent design, and high-end applications in fields such as packaging, pulp and paper, aerospace, automotive, medicine, chemical industry, biodiesel, and chemical sensors. This book is organized into several sections, covering topics such as synthetic nanomaterials, nanosafety, natural nanofillers, polymer composites, metal nanofillers, nanofillers in various industries, nanofillers in renewable energy, nanofillers in biomedical sectors, and nanofillers in automotive and aerospace industries. This book will be a useful reference for undergraduate and graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of materials science, nanomaterials, and polymer composites. Key features: • Focuses on the fabrication approaches used for nanofillers in nanocomposites. • Covers materials selection, design solutions, manufacturing techniques, and structural analysis, highlighting their potential as functional materials in different applications. • Explores the positive environmental impact and material property improvements resulting from increased composite utilization across diverse industries. • Discusses other types of nanofillers like nanocellulose, metal-based, graphene, and wood-based materials. • Includes case studies from leading industrial and academic experts.
Design of Nanostructures for Theranostics Applications
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 0128136707
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 695
Book Description
Design of Nanostructures for Theranostics Applications focuses on the theranostics applications of nanostructures. In particular, multifunctional nanoparticles for diagnostics and treatment of different diseases, including those relating to the blood-brain barrier, are discussed in detail. Chapters explore different type of nanostructures, covering design, fabrication, functionalization and optimization, helping readers obtain the desired properties. Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is a valuable reference resource for those working in both nanoscience and the pharmaceutical industry. - Explores how the design of a range of nanomaterials make them effective theranostic agents, including multifunctional core-shell nanostructures, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, and quantum dots - Shows how nanomaterials are used effectively for a range of diseases, including breast cancer, prostate cancer and neurological disorders - Assesses the pros and cons of using different nanomaterials for different types of treatment
Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 0128136707
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 695
Book Description
Design of Nanostructures for Theranostics Applications focuses on the theranostics applications of nanostructures. In particular, multifunctional nanoparticles for diagnostics and treatment of different diseases, including those relating to the blood-brain barrier, are discussed in detail. Chapters explore different type of nanostructures, covering design, fabrication, functionalization and optimization, helping readers obtain the desired properties. Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is a valuable reference resource for those working in both nanoscience and the pharmaceutical industry. - Explores how the design of a range of nanomaterials make them effective theranostic agents, including multifunctional core-shell nanostructures, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, and quantum dots - Shows how nanomaterials are used effectively for a range of diseases, including breast cancer, prostate cancer and neurological disorders - Assesses the pros and cons of using different nanomaterials for different types of treatment