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Nanomaterials and Nanomachines for Drug Delivery: Underpinning Science and Technology offers a detailed review of the benefits and challenges of nanomachines for drug delivery applications. Nanomachines are molecular machines that are capable of producing quasi-mechanical motion in response to provided stimuli; they are highly beneficial in drug delivery due to their precise targeting and enhanced efficacy. This book provides an introduction to nanotechnology and nanomedicine, with a detailed look at drug delivery mechanisms and specialized nanomaterials used. A wide range of applications is covered, including inflammatory, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune diseases, as well as metabolic disorders and cancer treatment. The health, environmental impact and safety regulations of nanomachines is also discussed, providing a holistic perspective of the field.
List of contents
1. Nanoscience and nanotechnology fundamentals
2. Nanotechnology in biomedical research
3. Drug delivery processes and mechanisms
4. Computational nanomedicine in drug design
5. Controlled drug release mechanisms
6. Nanomaterials used in drug delivery
7. Natural product based nanotechnology in drug delivery
8. Nanomachines for metabolic disorders
9. Nanomachines for inflammatory diseases
10. Nanomachines for autoimmune diseases
11. Nanomachines for neurodegenerative diseases
12. Nanomachines for cancer treatment
13. Health and environmental impacts of nanomachines
14. Safety and regulations in nanomachines for drug delivery
15. Recent developments and future prospects of nanomachines and drug delivery system
16. Smart food packaging materials in drug delivery
17. Encapsulation of bioactive in nutraceuticals and biomedical applications
18. Microfluidic techniques for controlled drug delivery
19. Nanofluidic techniques in controlled drug delivery system
20. Marine biomacromolecules potential and prospect for drug delivery
21. Nanomaterials in the smart delivery system for cosmetic and personal care
22. Advance drug delivery design for neurological diseases treatment
23. 3D printing technology in nanomachine for drug delivery
24. Nanorobots in smart drug delivery
