With the advancement in material chemistry, a range of novel materials have been introduced to healthcare, among them, silica has received a great attention due to its high biological compatibility. Furthermore, its composites with other materials have opens up realm of novel applications. This book embodies the appreciation of silica based metals nanocomposites by presenting their synthesis and application for very important sensing and healthcare sector. The entire material is presented in two sections divided in 10 chapters. The synthesis of Au-poly (dimethylsiloxane) nanocomposites by...