Antimicrobial Nanoarchitectonics: From Synthesis to Applications

Antimicrobial Nanoarchitectonics: From Synthesis to Applications brings together recent research in antimicrobial nanoparticles, specifically in the sustained and controlled delivery of antimicrobials. Particular attention is given to i) reducing the side effects of antibiotics, ii) increasing the pharmacological effect, and iii) improving aqueous solubility and chemical stability of different antimicrobials. In addition, antimicrobial nanoparticles in drug delivery are discussed extensively. The book also evaluates the pros and cons of using nanostructured biomaterials in the prevention and eradication of infections. It is an important reference resource for materials scientists and bioengineers who want to learn how nanomaterials are used in antimicrobial therapy.

Provides readers with the information necessary to select the appropriate bionanomaterial to solve particular infection problemsIncludes case studies, showing how particular bionanomaterials have been used to cure infectionsExplains the central role that nanotechnology plays in modern antimicrobial therapyEvaluates the pros and cons of using nanostructured biomaterials in the prevention and eradication of infections

1. New Trends in Nanoparticles Intended to Antimicrobial Agents 2. Nanostructures as Antimicrobial Therapeutics 3. Nano-Formulation and Application of Phytochemicals as Antimicrobial Agents 4. Antimicrobial Activities of Metallic Nanoparticles from Plant Extracts 5. Nanogels: A New Dawn in Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 6. Silver Nanoparticles: A Novel Antimicrobial Agent 7. Recent Advances of Nanostructures in Antimicrobial Therapy 8. Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: An Important Class of Nanomaterials with Antimicrobial Activity 9. Antimicrobial Properties and Therapeutic applications of Silver Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites 10. Drug Resistance in Tuberculosis- Nanomedicines at Rescue 11. Nanomaterials as Enhanced Antimicrobial Agent/Activity-Enhancer for Trans-Dermal Applications: A Review 12. Role of Nanosize Dendrimers as Carrier of Antimicrobial Agents in Drug Delivery 13. Silver Nanostructures in Medicine: Synthesis and Biological Activity 14. Nanoparticles in Antiviral Therapy 15. Applications of Metallic Nanoparticles in Infectious Diseases 16. Nanostructures for Antimicrobial Therapy – The Modern Trends in the Treatment of Bacterial Infections 17. Nanomedicine: Emerging Trends In Treatment Of Malaria 18. Toxicity Of Nanoparticles: Etiology And Mechanisms