Metal Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Applications in Pharmaceutical Sciences

A much–needed summary of the importance, synthesis and applications of metal nanoparticles in pharmaceutical sciences, with a focus on gold, silver, copper and platinum nanoparticles. After a brief introduction to the history of metal complexes in medicine and fundamentals of nanotechnology, the chapters continue to describe different methods for preparation of metal nanoparticles. This section is followed by representative presentations of current biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, chemotherapy, and diagnostic imaging. Aimed at stimulating further research in this field, the book serves as an reference guide for academics and professionals working in the field of chemistry and nanotechnology. INDICE: 1) Introduction: History of Metal Complexes, Nanotechnology, Nanoparticles. 2) Methods for Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles. 3) Metal Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Agents: A Paradigm–Shift in Medicine. 4) Nanoparticles for Imaging. 5) Soft–Oxometalates: A New State of Oxometalates and their Potential Applications as Nanomotors. 6) Medicinal Application of Metal Nanoparticles and Complexes. 7) Metal Nanoparticles in Nanomedicine: Advantages and Scopes. 8) Metal Nanoparticles as Anticancer Agents. 9) Noble Metal Nanoparticles and their Antimicrobial Properties. 10) Metal Nanoparticles and their Toxicity

• ISBN: 9783527339792
• Editorial: Wiley VCH
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 312
• Fecha Publicación: 18/12/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés