CARBON NANOTUBES: ANGELS OR DEMONS?
by Silvana Fiorito (University "La Sapienza" — Institute of Neurobiology and Molecular Medicine, CNR-Rome, Italy)
Table of Contents (38k)
Preface (39k)
Chapter 1: Carbon Nanotubes: A Basic Description (6,211k)
The field of C-nanoparticles toxicity is, at present, fragmented and contradictory, oscillating between enthusiastic raptures and bitter disappointments. This important book presents an overall, unitary view of the carbon nanoparticle world, in which both the positive and negative aspects of these recently discovered nanomaterials are critically described and elucidated.
The book provides an exhaustive account of C-nanotubes toxicity, mechanisms of toxicity and biocompatibility towards human and animal organisms as well as the entire biological environment. The detailed description of the physicochemical properties of these nano-objects will help facilitate discussion on their future applications in the biomedical field.
This book is unique in its understanding, interpretation and analysis of the mechanisms related to the physicochemical behavior of C-nanotubes, as it aims is to let readers be in contact with C-nanoparticles in order for them to take the many advantages these nanostructures can offer in the aforesaid field. Contributors include experts in the study of materials biocompatibility and toxicity, mainly as it concerns Carbon-nanoparticles toxicity.
Contents:
- Carbon Nanotubes: A Basic Description (C Goze-Bac)
- Applications in Mechanics and Sensors (A Rubio)
- Applications in Biology and Medicine (G Rasi & C Matteucci)
- Carbon Nanotubes: Applications for Medical Devices (R Streicher)
- Toxicity of Carbon-Nanotubes (S Fiorito)
- Mechanisms of Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes (S Fiorito & A Serafino)
Readership: Academics, postgraduate students, researchers and scientists in nanomaterials and nanostructures.
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"This book is a must for every materials scientist and all those who appreciate rational answers to questions they might not dare to ask."
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Marie-Louise Saboungi, Professeur
Directrice du CRMD
Centre de Recherche sur la Matière Divisée, France
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| Carbon Nanotubes: Angels or Demons? represents a soft touch of the most updated topics concerning nanotechnology, .... Every aspect is presented in an almost holistic and very promising effort …."
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Dr Giorgia Pastorin
National University of Singapore, Singapore
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| "Finally, a book that gathered the latest and most contrasted information on toxicity of carbon nanotubes."
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Dr Isabel Obieta
Inasmet-Tecnalia, Spain
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Key Features:
- An exhaustive presentation of the major research topics in the field of carbon nanoparticles biocompatibility and toxicity over the last 15 years
- An original book - not just a collection of reprints - by experts in the field of carbon nanoparticles, in which the characteristics of these nanoparticles are analyzed in view of their potential biomedical applications
- Accessible to students, yet of interest to experts
- Discusses in depth the motivation and meaning of the strong impact of nanoparticles on public perception and acceptance
| 164pp |
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May 2008 |
| 978-981-4241-01-4 |
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US$109 / £58 |
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