Emerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications (Micro and Nano Technologies)

Emerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications provides readers with an increased understanding of the efficacy of phytochemicals obtained from plant extracts for the synthesis of nanomaterials, mechanism of formation, and the development of functional composites, all while still minimizing toxicity to humans and the environment. The book presents various novel biomedical applications of phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular treatment, drug delivery, antimicrobial agents, orthopedics, and biosensors, as well as pharmaceutical product development. This is an important reference source for biomaterials scientists and plant scientists looking to increase their understanding of how photosynthesized nanomaterials can be used in biomedical applications.

• Outlines the significance of phytochemicals in nanomaterial biosynthesis for sustainable applications
• Explores the efficiency of phytosynthesized nanomaterials in various biomedical applications, including cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular ailment treatment, drug delivery, antimicrobial agents, orthopedics and biosensors
• Assesses the potential limitations of phytosynthesized nanomaterials and ways to mitigate these challenges for emerging applications, including wound healing plasters, nanorobots, artificial organs and antimicrobial textiles

Genevieve Dable Tupas, MD, MMCE, FPPS, FPSECP is an Associate Professor at the Research Center, College of Medicine, Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc, Davao City, Philippines. Her research interests include natural products research, clinical epidemiology, and their translation to benefit the community.

Dr. Danquah is a full Professor and the Director of Chemical Engineering Program at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, United States. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Chartered Scientist (CSci) and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Dr. Danquah’s research focuses on the utilization of bioprocess and biomolecular engineering principles to develop emerging biopharmaceuticals, biosensing and molecular separation systems; environmental bioremediation systems; and biofuels and bio-products. Dr. Danquah’s research findings are well published and cited with over 230 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, conference publications and technical reports. His research has also resulted in intellectual properties and patent applications, large-scale manufacturing plants, and commercialized products and formulations.

Dr. Jaison Jeevanandam is a Senior Researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health (NUDZ) in the Czech Republic. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Curtin University, Malaysia. He has extensive experience in nanoparticle synthesis, particularly green synthesis using plant extracts, as well as nanoparticle characterization, cytotoxicity analysis, and in vitro diabetic models.

His current research focuses on the application of nanobiotechnology in the development of nanoformulations for drug delivery systems.

Anandhakumar Sundaramurthy is an Associate Professor, at the SRM Research Institute, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India. His research interests are nano-carriers and thin film based drug delivery systems, stimuli responsive and remotely triggerable drug delivery systems, polymer synthesis by CROP polymerization, nanoparticle synthesis, and polymeric scaffolds.

Tan Kei Xian has graduated with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Curtin University Australia, major in Chemical Engineering (specialize in Biomedical and Biomaterial Engineering). She is a Research Scientist and Engineer with years of professional experience in both academia and industry, focusing in her areas of expertise such as targeted pharmaceutical drug delivery, medical bioscience, materials science, bioprocessing, biopackaging, nutraceutical, and skin delivery formulation. With her career journey as a Scientist, Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researcher, she has published over 25 ISI-indexed research articles, review papers, book chapters and conference papers. She has more than 7 years of research experiences and 3 years of teaching experiences. Previously she graduated with Honours degree in Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience) programme from Monash University. She is a recipient of 3 sponsorships including Fundamental Research Grant Scheme from Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, Curtin Chemical Engineering Department Research Sponsorship, and Public Services Department (JPA) Scholarship.
She is now working as a Lead Bioprocess Scientist with Esco Aster, Singapore, involving in the technical support, product development, registration, and regulatory affairs under GMP settings.