Design of Nanostructures for Versatile Therapeutic Applications

Design of Nanostructures for Versatile Therapeutic Applications
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2018-02-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128136685

Design of Nanostructures for Versatile Therapeutic Applications focuses on antimicrobial, antioxidant and nutraceutical applications of nanostructured materials. Many books discuss these subjects, but not from a pharmaceutical point-of-view. This book covers novel approaches related to the modulation of microbial biofilms, antimicrobial therapy and encapsulate polyphenols as antioxidants. Written by an internationally diverse group of academics, this book is an important reference resource for researchers, both in biomaterials science and the pharmaceutical industry. - Assesses the most recently developed nanostructures that have potential antimicrobial properties, explaining their novel mechanical aspects - Shows how nanoantibiotics can be used to more effectively treat disease - Provides a cogent summary of recent developments in nanoantimicrobial discovery, allowing readers to quickly familiarize themselves with the topic

Design and Development of New Nanocarriers

Design and Development of New Nanocarriers
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 769
Release: 2017-11-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128136286

Design and Development of New Nanocarriers focuses on the design and development of new nanocarriers used in pharmaceutical applications that have emerged in recent years. In particular, the pharmaceutical uses of microfluidic techniques, supramolecular design of nanocapsules, smart hydrogels, polymeric micelles, exosomes and metal nanoparticles are discussed in detail. Written by a diverse group of international researchers, this book is a valuable reference resource for those working in both biomaterials science and the pharmaceutical industry. - Shows how nanomanufacturing techniques can help to create more effective, cheaper pharmaceutical products - Explores how nanofabrication techniques developed in the lab have been translated to commercial applications in recent years - Explains safety and regulatory aspects of the use of nanomanufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical industry

Design of Experiments for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, and Industrial Applications

Design of Experiments for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, and Industrial Applications
Author: Carrillo-Cedillo, Eugenia Gabriela
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2019-12-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 179981520X

Statistics is a key characteristic that assists a wide variety of professions including business, government, and factual sciences. Companies need data calculation to make informed decisions that help maintain their relevance. Design of experiments (DOE) is a set of active techniques that provides a more efficient approach for industries to test their processes and form effective conclusions. Experimental design can be implemented into multiple professions, and it is a necessity to promote applicable research on this up-and-coming method. Design of Experiments for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, and Industrial Applications is a pivotal reference source that seeks to increase the use of design of experiments to optimize and improve analytical methods and productive processes in order to use less resources and time. While highlighting topics such as multivariate methods, factorial experiments, and pharmaceutical research, this publication is ideally designed for industrial designers, research scientists, chemical engineers, managers, academicians, and students seeking current research on advanced and multivariate statistics.

Nanostructures for the Engineering of Cells, Tissues and Organs

Nanostructures for the Engineering of Cells, Tissues and Organs
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 631
Release: 2018-02-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128136669

Nanostructures for the Engineering of Cells: Tissues and Organs showcases recent advances in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, with particular emphasis on tissue engineering, organ and cell applications. The book provides an up-to-date overview of organ targeting and cell targeting using nanotechnology. In addition, tissue engineering applications, such as skin regeneration are also discussed. Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is a valuable research resource for researchers working in the biomaterials, medical and pharmaceutical industries. - Explains how nanomaterials regulate different cell behavior and function as a carrier for different biomolecules - Shows how nanobiomaterials and nanobiodevices are used in a range of treatment areas, such as skin tissue, wound healing and bone regeneration - Discusses nanomaterial preparation strategies for pharmaceutical application and regenerative medicine

Drug Targeting and Stimuli Sensitive Drug Delivery Systems

Drug Targeting and Stimuli Sensitive Drug Delivery Systems
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 838
Release: 2018-05-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128136901

Drug Targeting and Stimuli Sensitive Drug Delivery Systems covers recent advances in the area of stimuli sensitive drug delivery systems, providing an up-to-date overview of the physical, chemical, biological and multistimuli-responsive nanosystems. In addition, the book presents an analysis of clinical status for different types of nanoplatforms. Written by an internationally diverse group of researchers, it is an important reference resource for both biomaterials scientists and those working in the pharmaceutical industry who are looking to help create more effective drug delivery systems. - Shows how the use of nanomaterials can help target a drug to specific tissues and cells - Explores the development of stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems - Includes case studies to showcase how stimuli responsive nanosystems are used in a variety of therapies, including camptothecin delivery, diabetes and cancer therapy

Organic Materials as Smart Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery

Organic Materials as Smart Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 770
Release: 2018-03-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128136642

Organic Materials as Smart Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery presents the latest developments in the area of organic frameworks used in pharmaceutical nanotechnology. An up-to-date overview of organic smart nanocarriers is explored, along with the different types of nanocarriers, including polymeric micelles, cyclodextrins, hydrogels, lipid nanoparticles and nanoemlusions. Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is a valuable reference for researchers in biomaterials, the pharmaceutical industry, and those who want to learn more about the current applications of organic smart nanocarriers. - Explores the most recent molecular- and structure-based applications of organic smart nanocarriers in drug delivery - Highlights different smart nanocarriers and assesses their intricate organic structural properties for improving drug delivery - Assesses how molecular organic frameworks lead to more effective drug delivery systems

Lipid Nanocarriers for Drug Targeting

Lipid Nanocarriers for Drug Targeting
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 676
Release: 2018-04-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 012813688X

Lipid Nanocarriers for Drug Targeting presents recent advances in the area of lipid nanocarriers. The book focuses on cationic lipid nanocarriers, solid lipid nanocarriers, liposomes, thermosensitive vesicles, and cubosomes, with applications in phototherapy, cosmetic and others. As the first book related to lipid nanocarriers and their direct implication in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, this important reference resource is ideal for biomaterials scientists and those working in the medical and pharmaceutical industries that want to learn more on how lipids can be used to create more effective drug delivery systems. - Highlights the most commonly used types of lipid nanocarriers and explains how they are applied in pharmacy - Shows how lipid nanocarriers are used in different types of treatment, including oral medicine, skin repair and cancer treatment - Assesses the pros and cons of using different lipid nanocarriers for different therapies

Fullerens, Graphenes and Nanotubes

Fullerens, Graphenes and Nanotubes
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 726
Release: 2018-05-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128136928

Fullerens, Graphenes and Nanotubes: A Pharmaceutical Approach shows how carbon nanomaterials are used in the pharmaceutical industry. While there are various books on the carbonaceous nanomaterials available on the market, none approach the subject from a pharmaceutical point-of-view. In this context, the book covers different applications of carbonaceous nanomaterials. Chapters examine different types of carbon nanomaterials and explore how they are used in such areas as cancer treatments, pulse sensing and prosthetics. Readers will find this book to be a valuable reference resource for those working in the areas of carbon materials, nanomaterials and pharmaceutical science. - Explains how the unique properties of carbon-based nanomaterials allow them to be used to create effective drug delivery systems - Covers how carbon-based nanomaterials should be prepared for use in pharmaceutical applications - Discusses the relative toxicity of a range of carbon-based nanomaterials - Considers the safety of their use in different types of drugs

Inorganic Frameworks as Smart Nanomedicines

Inorganic Frameworks as Smart Nanomedicines
Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 727
Release: 2018-04-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128136626

Inorganic Frameworks as Smart Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery brings together recent research in the area of inorganic frameworks for drug delivery. Different types of nanocarriers are presented and discussed in detail, providing an up-to-date overview on inorganic nanoparticles with pharmaceutical applications. Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is a valuable reference resource for researchers in biomaterials, the pharmaceutical industry, and those who want to learn more about the current applications of inorganic smart nanocarriers. - Includes assembly methods for a variety of smart nanocarrier systems, also showing how they are applied - Highlights how metal-oxide nanoparticles are effectively used in drug delivery - Assesses the pros and cons of different metallic nanomaterials as drug carriers