This book presents the synthesis and characterization, as well as biosensing and optoelectronic applications, of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles.This book is intended for researchers, scientists, academicians,students, and professionals working in nanotechnology, biosensors, materials science, biomedical engineering, and optoelectronics.
This book presents synthesis, characterization, as well as biosensing and optoelectronic applications of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. It examines the surface functionalization and modification techniques for enhancing the performance and functionality of metals and metal oxides. The book also provides an overview of the biocompatibility of surface-functionalized metal and metal oxide nanomaterials and explores the factors influencing their biocompatibility. The initial chapters introduce various synthesis methods used for the production of metals and metal oxide nanoparticles, as well as the techniques used for their characterization. The subsequent chapters explore recent advances in metals and metal oxide-based biosensors, their biomedical applications, the detection of gases, and their role in optoelectronic devices. Lastly, the chapters cover the basic mechanisms, types of biosensors and their applications, advancements, and advantages and disadvantages. This book is intended for researchers, scientists, academicians, students, and professionals working in the fields of nanotechnology, biosensors, materials science, biomedical engineering, and optoelectronics.
Key Features
1) Explores synthesis, characterization, biosensing, and optoelectronic applications of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles.
2) Presents various techniques used for the synthesis and characterization of metals and metal oxide nanoparticles.
3) Discusses surface modification techniques for enhancing performance of metals and metal oxide nanoparticles.
4) Offers insights into the biocompatibility of surface-functionalized nanoparticles and examines the factors influencing their compatibility with biological systems.
5) Highlights the latest advancements in metals and metal oxide-based biosensors and their applications in biomedicine and gas detection.
6) Examines the role of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in optoelectronic devices.
Metal Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characteristics, and Applications.
2.
Chemical and Physical Methods for Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide
Nanoparticles.
3. Applications of Green Nanotechnology for Safer Metal and
Metal Oxide Nanoparticles.
4. Metal Nanomaterials in Sensing and
Optoelectronic Applications: A Review.
5. Metal Oxide Nanomaterials-Based
Optoelectronic and Sensing Devices.
6. Metal Oxide Nanomaterials-Based
Biosensors for Cancer Diagnosis.
7. Biomedical Applications of
Biofunctionalized Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles.
8. Colorimetric
Sensing Applications of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles.
9. Biolabeling
and Bioimaging Applications of Functionalized Metal and Metal Oxide
Nanoparticles.
10. Sensing Applications and Antimicrobial Action of Metal and
Metal Oxide Nanoparticles.
11. LSPR-Based Bio-Detection of Metal and Metal
Oxide Nanoparticles.
12. Magnetic, Electrical, and Biomedical Applications of
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles.
13. Recent Developments in Metal and Metal Oxide
Nanoparticles in the Field of Diagnosis and Optoelectronics.
14.
Microbe-Mediated Nanoparticle Synthesis and Applications.
Dr. Radhakrishnan E.K is currently working as Associate Professor at School of Biosciences of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and as Hon. Director of Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC), also as Joint Director of Inter University Centre for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture (IUCOFSA). In addition, he is also the Hon. Director of Dr. N. Radhakrishnan Foundation for Medical Innovation (NRICMI) and Hon. Director of Industry Academia Interface Centre (IAIC). He completed his doctoral degree from Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, in 2008 and post-doctoral studies from The University of Tokyo, Japan, in 2010. During his 13 years of research, he has published more than 150 research articles, 55 book chapters, 3 review papers, and edited 10 books. Recently, he has been listed as top 2% of scientists according to the Stanford University, USA and Elsevier, the Netherlands database published in September 2022. He has also been selected for Kairali Gaveshana Puraskaram by the Kerala Higher Education Council, Govt. of Kerala in 2022. So far, 14 PhDs have been completed under his guidance. He has the credit of 4 filed patents and 2 technology transfer. His team successfully launched an agriproduct in the market under the brand name Nanopower in 2022 in collaboration with ABTEC, Pvt, Ltd, Kottayam. His research areas include plant microbe interactions, microbial natural products, microbial synthesis of metal nanoparticles, antimicrobial resistance gene prediction and development of polymer-based nanocomposites with antimicrobial effects for food packaging and medical applications.
Dr. Riju K Thomas is an Assistant Professor Bharata Mata College, Thrikakkara, Kerala, India. He received his M.Phil. (2013) from Kerala university from department of Optoelectronics and Ph.D. (2019) degree in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. His research interests are in the interaction of drugs functionalized nanoparticles with biomolecules and their therapeutic applications. He is also expertise in bio molecular sensing applications based on functionalized metal nanoparticles.
Dr. Divya N. G. is an Assistant professor, Bharata Mata College, Thrikakkara, Kerala, India. She received her M.Phil. (2015) and Ph.D. (2020) degrees in Physics from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala, India. Her research expertise and interests include nanocomposite devices including sensors/detectors, especially electrochemical sensors and photovoltaic cells based on metal oxide semiconductor nanostructures.
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