Metal nanoparticles : synthesis and applications in pharmaceutical sciences /

"A much-needed summary of the importance, synthesis and applications of metal nanoparticles in pharmaceutical sciences, with a focus on gold, silver, copper and platinum nanoparticles. After a brief introduction to the history of metal complexes in medicine and fundamentals of nanotechnology, t...

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Other Authors: Thota, Sreekanth (Editor), Crans, Debbie Catharina (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH, [2018]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"A much-needed summary of the importance, synthesis and applications of metal nanoparticles in pharmaceutical sciences, with a focus on gold, silver, copper and platinum nanoparticles. After a brief introduction to the history of metal complexes in medicine and fundamentals of nanotechnology, the chapters continue to describe different methods for preparation of metal nanoparticles. This section is followed by representative presentations of current biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, chemotherapy, and diagnostic imaging. Aimed at stimulating further research in this field, the book serves as an reference guide for academics and professionals working in the field of chemistry and nanotechnology."--
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 300 pages : : illustrations (some color.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783527807093 (electronic bk.)
3527807098 (electronic bk.)