This book is a thorough guide that navigates the convergence of environmentally friendly techniques and cutting-edge nanotechnology. This book tackles the growing demand for eco-friendly techniques for nanomaterial production, as tailored by academics, scientists, and experts in materials science, nanotechnology, and green chemistry. The primary subjects discussed are novel green synthesis methods for generating biopolymeric nanomaterials, with a focus on minimizing environmental effects and resource depletion.
The book investigates eco-friendly alternatives to traditional nanomaterial...

Nanobiotechnology has emerged as an innovative and rapidly advancing field that combines the progress of nanotechnology with biological sciences, especially cellular and molecular biology. Several metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have shown great potential in boosting the performance of agricultural crops under challenging conditions. NPs enhance plant resistance to stress by strengthening physical barriers, facilitating the uptake and transport of essential minerals and nutrients, improving photosynthetic efficiency, increasing the synthesis of anti-stress compounds, and...

This book presents the latest studies of metal oxide decorated nanophotocatalyst for pollutant removal from water bodies. Metal oxide-based nanophotocatalyst is currently considered an efficient material for pollutant removal as compared to other available materials due to its unique characteristics such as low cost, high regenerability, high photocatalytic degradation capacity, environmentally friendly and sustainability. This book elaborates on the basic synthetic route of the nanophotocatalyst to make it highly efficient such as; the presence of active sites, high mechanical strength,...

This book provides a detailed review of the scaled-up production of nanoparticles. A recent estimation suggests that the global nanotechnology is a trillion-dollar business with the exponential rise of nanotechnology-based industries worldwide. In such scenario, nanoparticle production plays a vital role. This book describes the fundamentals, practical aspects, and pros and cons of nanoparticle production techniques such as nanocrystallization, sonochemical methods, supercritical fluid technologies, emulsion techniques, nanolithographic techniques, high-pressure homogenization techniques,...

This book provides a groundbreaking exploration of how nanotechnology is revolutionizing sports nutrition. Offering a blend of cutting-edge science and practical applications, it reveals how nano-enhanced nutrients can optimize athletic performance, recovery, and overall health. The book aims to solve the problem of inefficient nutrient delivery in sports supplements. It provides readers with scientifically backed insights into how nanotechnology can overcome these challenges, offering practical solutions for athletes and sports nutrition professionals. Targeted at sports nutritionists,...

This book provides an in-depth exploration of how nanobiotechnological aspects can be leveraged to address problems and challenges in postharvest management, such as extending product shelf-life, detecting and mitigating pests and diseases, and improving the quality and safety of agro-products. It outlines the advancements of the field of nanobiotechnology and controlling postharvest diseases with the goal of enhancing postharvest management and reducing food waste. Its content caters to benefit students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of nanobiotechnology, plant pathology,...

This book gives a complete overview of current developments in the nano drug delivery technology in the management of neurological disorders and brain diseases. The book is divided into three main sub-sections: A) Fundamental study on nanomaterials, nanocarriers, and nanoformulation-based drug delivery in neurological diseases management, B) Nano drug delivery therapy - a novel approach towards common neurological disorders and C) Novel nano delivery strategies in targeted neurological diseases management. This collective work presents diverse nano-based drug delivery technologies that are...

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of silk proteins and their conversion into advanced nanoformulations, covering a wide range of applications. It starts with an informative "Introduction to Silk Proteins and Nanoformulations," detailing their structure, properties, and sources to establish a strong basis. "Extraction and Purification of Silk Proteins" outlines crucial methods for obtaining pure silk fibroin and sericin, essential for effective utilization. "Physicochemical Properties of Silk Proteins" investigates their strong mechanical properties, thermal resistance, and...

This book provides insights into the use of advanced nanobiomaterials in an age-old domain of animal husbandry. As per a 2020 estimate, approximately 40% of the overall agricultural GDP is attributed to global livestock production, thereby highlighting its importance. Owing to its challenges such as diseases, quality, safety, and care, there is a need for efficient management and use of advanced integrated technologies. Here, nanobiomaterials offer promising avenues for innovation and advancement in the realm of animal husbandry. This dynamic field has garnered attention due to its...

This book aims to summarize the knowledge of smart nanoparticles in advancing plant gene transfer, focusing on their capacity for penetrating plant cells and delivering genetic engineering cargo such as nucleic acids, and eventually to enhance the efficiency and precision of plant genetic engineering. Plant gene transfer is a fundamental biotechnology for obtaining genetically modified plants. For decades, certain protocols have been developed to achieve successful plant genetic engineering events; however, there are still some limitations, particularly in the way to enhance their...