Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Preface
6 1 Shape‐ and Size‐Dependent Antibacterial Activity of Nanomaterials Objectives 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Synthesis of Nanomaterials 1.3 Classification of NMs 1.4 Application of NMs 1.5 Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics 1.6 Microbial Resistance: Role of NMs 1.7 Antibacterial Application of NMs 1.8 Interaction of NMs with Bacteria 1.9 Antibacterial Mechanism of NMs 1.10 Factors Affecting the Antibacterial Activity of NMs 1.11 Influence of Size on the Antibacterial Activity and Mechanism of Action of Nanomaterials 1.12 Influence of Shape on the Antibacterial Activity and Mechanism of Action of Nanomaterials 1.13 Effects of Functionalization on the Antimicrobial Property of Nanomaterials 1.14 Conclusion and Future Perspectives Questions and Answers References Keywords
7 2 Size‐ and Shape‐Selective Synthesis of DNA‐Based Nanomaterials and Their Application in Surface‐Enhanced Raman Scattering Objectives 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Mechanism of Surface‐Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) 2.3 Size‐ and Shape‐Selective Synthesis of Metal NPs with DNA for SERS Studies Questions and Answers Acknowledgements References Academic Profile
8 3 Surface Modification Strategies to Control the Nanomaterial–Microbe Interplay Objectives 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Factors Influencing NM–Microbe Cross talk 3.3 Surface Functionalization 3.4 Characterization of NM–Microbe Interactions 3.5 Toxicity of the Surface‐Modified NMs 3.6 Challenges and Future Perspectives Questions and Answers References
9 4 Surface Functionalization of Nanoparticles for Stability in Biological Systems Objectives 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Major Processes Affecting NP Stability in Biological Media 4.3 Measures to Enhance NP Stability in Biological Systems 4.4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 4.5 Summary Questions and Answers References
10 5 Molecular Mechanisms Behind Nano‐Cancer Therapeutics Objectives 5.1 Nanotechnology at Nano–Bio Interfaces 5.2 Armory of Nanomedicine at Nano–Bio Interfaces 5.3 Nanoparticle Edge in Modulating Biological Process 5.4 Intracellular Uptake and Trafficking of Nanoparticle 5.5 Challenges in Clinical Applications 5.6 Conclusion Questions and Answers Acknowledgements References
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6 Protein Nanoparticle Interactions and Factors Influencing These Interactions
Objectives
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Types and Biomedical Application of Nanoparticles
6.3 Methods and Mechanisms