Therapeutic Nanomaterials

Addressing a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary field, this book reviews nanomaterials and their biomedical applications. It covers regeneration, implants, adhesives, and biosensors and strategies for more efficient therapy, diagnosis, and drug delivery with the use of nanotechnology.

• Addresses the increasing demand for nanomedicine in a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary field
• Introduces concepts, strategies, and requirements of developing materials
• Discusses hot topics in drug delivery, such as neural regeneration, cartilage regeneration, bone tissue regeneration, dental regeneration, biomedical imaging, tissue adhesives and biosensors
• Includes a chapter about nanotoxicology to help readers further understand the biocompatability of nanomaterials

Mustafa O. Guler, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center at Bilkent University (Ankara, Turkey). His research interests involve synthesis and characterization of novel materials for applications in chemistry, biology, and materials science.
Ayse B. Tekinay, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at the Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center at Bilkent University (Ankara, Turkey) as well as a member of the adjunct faculty at the Rockefeller University (New York, U.S.A.). Her research focuses on molecular interactions of the cells and environment and the utilization of these interactions for regenerative medicine and drug delivery.