Micro and Nano Colloids and Their Biomedical Applications offers a comprehensive exploration of the preparation methods, characterization techniques, and real-world applications of micro and nano colloids in the fields of drug delivery, sensory technology, imaging, cosmetics, food preservation, in vitro diagnostics, and cutting-edge theranostics. It covers a wide range of nanoparticles, including liposomes, magnetic nanoparticles, latex particles, thin films, and silica-based and metal oxides nanomaterials. With a focus on showcasing the state-of-the-art and most recent developments across various life science-related disciplines, this book serves as a valuable reference for researchers and industry professionals in the fields of nanotechnology, colloidal chemistry, and biotechnology.
- Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the micro and nano colloid field and its cutting-edge research
- Covers key principles, synthesis, characterization, and unique properties of several different inorganic and organic nanoparticles, such as liposomes, magnetic nanoparticles, and latex particles
- Provides new insights into the role that micro and nano colloids can play in the fields of drug delivery, biomedical sensing, diagnostics and imaging, cosmetics, theranostics, and more
Abdelhamid Elaissari is a Research Director (DR1) at CNRS, University of Lyon-1, France, and received his undergraduate education from Agadir University, Morocco, in 1988. He joined CNRS in 1991 and then ISA (Institute for Analytical Science) in 2021 for developing smart nanoparticles integrated into microsystems for biosensors, samples preparation, and for connected technologies.
Sumera Khizar is a Postdoctoral Researcher at ISA (Institute for Analytical Science), Claude Bernard University of Lyon-1, France. Her research work is focused on the synthesis of organic and inorganic nanoparticles for bionanotechology and mainly for theranostic applications. She is also conducting DNA/nanoparticle interactions for gene delivery in collaboration with industries.
Ebtesam A. Al-Suhaimi is a Professor, Researcher, and an Advisor to Scientific Research and Innovation at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU), Saudi Arabia. She is specialized in endocrinology, physiology, and nanomedicine with a strong focus on translational biomedical applications. She is also engaged in advancing global scientific collaborations.
