Nanotechnology Platforms for Antiviral Challenges: Fundamentals, Applications and Advances

ISBN-13: 9781032152301 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 200 str.

George, Soney C.

Opis

This book discusses the utilization of nano-based formulations for control of viral agents. Antiviral potential of green synthesized silver, chitosan nanoparticles encapsulating curcumin, photoinduced antiviral carbon nanohorns, and role of carbon-based materials like fullerenes &carbon nanotubes in repression of viral antigens are explained.

Spis treści

1. A reflection of antiviral potential of functional nanoparticles. 2. An overview of applications of nanotechnology in the antimicrobial field. 3. Antiviral polymers for food safety. 4. Antiviral biopolymers for food packaging applications. 5. Toxicology of nanoparticle-based pharmaceuticals. 6. Quantum dots: Can it be a potential antiviral agent and nano-carrier tool for efficient drug delivery for combating viral infections?. 7. Small molecule antivirals to nanoparticles: The need of the hour to combat pandemics. 8. Nanotechnology in antiviral treatment against coronavirus.