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Part of: Synthesis digital library of engineering and computer science.

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Introduction -- Bionanotechnology : a historical perspective -- Nanotechnology and bionanotechnology -- Notable nanoimages in bionanotechnology -- Opportunities and challenges of bionanotechnology -- Growth potential of nanotechnology and related expenditures -- The significance of nanodomain -- Limitations of micron size -- Need for nano-size : surface volume ratio significance -- Significance and key features of nano-size -- Derivation of Bohr's atomic radius of a hydrogen atom -- Comparison of particle behavior at nano-size to macro size : gold and titania -- Advantages of scaling down : nano-size -- Nano drug delivery -- Conventional drug delivery -- Targeted drug delivery -- Chemistry of drug delivery vehicles -- Delivery profiles -- The role of nanotechnology in drug delivery -- Advantages of targeted drug delivery systems -- Bionanoimaging -- Quantum dots -- Ultrasound contrast agents -- Magnetic nanoparticles -- Successful applications of bionanotechnology -- Nanostructures and nanosystems -- Nanoparticles -- In vitro diagnostics -- Medical application of nanosystems and nanoparticles -- Summary and conclusions -- Synthesis of gold, titania, and zinc oxide -- Synthesis of gold -- Synthesis of titania nanostructures -- Synthesis of zinc oxide -- Is bionanotechnology a panacea? -- Background -- Primary concerns -- Assessing potential risks -- Lessons from the past -- Conclusion -- Roadmap to realization of bionanotechnology -- Nano vision: the futuristic goals of bionanotech -- Working toward realization : current progress -- Screenshot of reality : bionano-unbiased/uncensored -- The nano mission : roadmap to realization of translation research.

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This book aims to provide vital information about the growing field of bionanotechnology for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as working professionals in various fields. The fundamentals of nanotechnology are covered along with several specific bionanotechnology applications, including nanobioimaging and drug delivery which is a growing $100 billions industry. The uniqueness of the field has been brought out with unparalleled lucidity; a balance between important insight into the synthetic methods of preparing stable nano-structures and medical applications driven focus educates and informs the reader on the impact of this emerging field. Critical examination of potential threats followed by a current global outlook completes the discussion. In short, the book takes you through a journey from fundamentals to frontiers of bionanotechnology so that you can understand and make informed decisions on the impact of bionano on your career and business.

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