Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization, Properties, and Biomedical Applications

Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization, Properties, and Biomedical Applications comprehensively and systematically details the fundamental aspects of nanoparticles, addressing the synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, unique properties, and their transformative role in biomedical applications. Divided by inorganic and organic nanoparticle classes, this book guides the reader through each nanoparticle type, from magnetic, gold, and quantum dot nanoparticles to protein-based nanoparticles, dendrimers, and liposomes. This book will be useful to researchers, academics, and post-graduate students in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and biomedical science.
Synthesis techniques and unique properties are covered in detail, along with how each of these best suits each biomedical application. In addition, advantages and challenges are analyzed, enabling the reader to make informed materials selections. With a strong focus on materials development, this book provides a holistic introduction to this topic, along with a look to current research and future opportunities. .

Abdelhamid Elaissari is Research Director (DR1) at CNRS, University of Lyon-1, Lyon, France, and received his undergraduate education from Agadir University, Morocco, in 1988. He moved to Louis Pasteur University (ICS-laboratory), Strasbourg, France, in which he received PhD degree in polymers and colloids (Physical-Chemistry domain) in 1991. He got a permanent position in CNRS in 1991 and then he joined CNRS-bioMerieux at ENS-Lyon laboratory, in which he has developed colloids for biomedical applications including in vivo, in vitro, and bionanotechnologies. In 2007, he moved to Engineering Processes and Automatic Laboratory (LAGEP at University of Lyon-1) in which he has been acting as a deputy director and developing smart nanocapsules for drug delivery and for in vitro biomedical applications. Since 2021, he joined ISA (Institute for Analytical Science) for developing smart nanoparticles integrated into microsystems for quick biosensor detection, samples preparation and for connected technologies.