Handbook of Research on Nano-Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering : Guide to Strengthening Healthcare Systems

With contributions from leading researchers in the nanomedicine field from industry, academia, and government and private research institutions across the globe, the volume provides an up-to-date report on topical issues in nano-drug delivery and nanotechnological approaches to tissue engineering. The volume offers research on a variety of diverse nano-based drug delivery systems along with discussions of their efficacy, safety, toxicology, and applications for different purposes. Focusing on nanotechnology approaches to tissue engineering, this volume considers the use of hydrogel systems, nanoceria and micro- and nano-structured biomaterials for bone tissue engineering, mesenchymal stem cells, and more.

Rajakumari Rajendran is a research fellow working at the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, where she is currently engaged in developing dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. She has industrial experience in dietary supplements and medicinal formulations. She was awarded a prestigious Inspire Fellowship (DST) and has research publications, book chapters, and books to her credit.

Hanna J. Maria, PhD, is a senior researcher at the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. She has several publications to her credit, including book chapters and co-edited books. Dr. Maria has experience in working with natural rubber composites, their blends, thermoplastic composites, lignin, bionanocomposites, nanocellulose, rubber-based composites and nanocomposites, and hybrid nanocomposites.

Sabu Thomas, PhD, is Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University and the Founder Director and Professor of the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kottayam, Kerala, India. A prolific writer and researcher, Professor Thomas has published over 800 peer-reviewed research papers, reviews, and book chapters, and has co-edited many books, earning him a H-index of 100. Prof. Thomas has delivered numerous talks and lectures and has received many prestigious national and international awards for his work.

Nandakumar Kalarikkal, PhD, is Director and Professor of the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, where he is also Director of School of Pure and Applied Physics. He has published many research papers, reviews, and book chapters and has also co-edited over 20 books and has delivered many plenary and inaugural addresses and lectures at national and international meetings.