Chitosan-Based Nanocomposite Materials: Fabrication, Characterization and Biomedical Applications

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Shikha Gulati

Chitosan-Based Nanocomposite Materials

Fabrication, Characterization and Biomedical Applications

Shikha Gulati

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Springer Verlag, Singapore
03 October 2023

Medical physics; Analytical chemistry; Nanotechnology; Materials science; Imaging systems & technology

This book highlights the state-of-the-art research and discovery in the use of chitosan-based nanocomposites in biomedical applications, including the scope to which these novel materials have been incorporated by the community. It provides an exceptional insight into the strategies for the synthesis and chemical modifications of chitosan, characterization techniques, their use as anticancer agents, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal agents, their role in the biomedical field, and applications in drug delivery, gene therapy, dentistry, orthopedics, etc. This book will also emphasize the challenges with previous signs of progress and way for further research, details relating to the current pioneering technology, and future perspectives with a multidisciplinary approach. Furthermore, it presents up-to-date information on the economics, toxicity, and regulations related to these novel materials.

Edited by: Shikha Gulati
Imprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of Publication: Singapore
Edition: 2022 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 557g
ISBN: 9789811953408
ISBN 10: 9811953406
Pages: 341
Publication Date: 03 October 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. Introduction to chitosan and chitosan-based nanocomposites.- Chapter 2. Strategies for the synthesis and chemical modifications of chitosan.- Chapter 3. Characterization Techniques for Chitosan and its Based nanocomposites.- Chapter 4. Application of Chitosan Based nanocomposites for Drug Delivery.- Chapter 5. Application of Chitosan Based nanocomposites in Gene Therapy.- Chapter 6. Application of Chitosan Based nanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and regenerative medicine.- Chapter 7. Application of Chitosan-Based nanocomposites in Cancer Diagnosis and treatment.- Chapter 8. Application of Chitosan-Based nanocomposites in Bioimaging.- Chapter 9. Application of Chitosan-Based nanocomposites as wound healing agents.- Chapter 10. Application of Chitosan-Based nanocomposites as antibacterial agents.- Chapter 11. Application of Chitosan-Based nanocomposites as antifungal agents.- Chapter 12. Application of Chitosan-Based nanocomposites as antiviral agents.- Chapter 13. Application of Chitosan-Based nanocomposites in orthopedics and dentistry.- Chapter 14. Conclusion and future prospects.

Dr. Shikha Gulati is working as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi. Her research interests are in the area of Inorganic Chemistry, Nano-materials, Green Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Catalysis, Organometallics, Bio-inorganic Chemistry, and Analytical Chemistry.