Bioengineering Applications of Carbon Nanostructures

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This book covers the development of biotechnology based on carbon nanostructures, with a focus on nanotubes, addressing also fullerenes and amorphous carbons. The book is divided into 7 chapters, addressing tissue engineering, genetic engineering and therapy, as well as the environmental and health impacts of carbon nanostructures.

Author(s): Ado Jorio (eds.)
Series: Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2016

Language: English
Pages: X, 163
Tags: Biomaterials; Biomedical Engineering; Nanotechnology

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Bone Repair Utilizing Carbon Nanotubes....Pages 1-15
The Use of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes as a Delivery System for siRNA....Pages 17-29
Carbon Nanotubes as a DNA Delivery Agent for Generation of Genetically Modified Mammals Embryos....Pages 31-56
Development of Carbon Nanotubes-Based Immunogens....Pages 57-70
Fullerene-Derivatives as Therapeutic Agents in Respiratory System and Neurodegenerative Disorders....Pages 71-84
Study of Carbon Nanostructures for Soil Fertility Improvement....Pages 85-104
Nanotoxicology of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials....Pages 105-137
Synthesis, Purification and Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes for Biotechnological Applications....Pages 139-163