Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Practical Applications /

• Main Author: Demetzos, Costas (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Adis, 2016.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Pharmacy.; Pharmaceutical technology.; Pharmacotherapy.; Biomedicine.; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology.

This textbook explains the fundamental aspects of nanotechnology and fills the gap between bio-inspired nanotechnological systems and functionality of living organisms, introducing new insights to their physicochemical, biophysical and thermodynamic behaviour. Addressed to all those involved in rece...

Table of Contents:

• Part I
• 1. Introduction to Nanotechnology
• 2. Fundamentals of Physical Pharmacy: The Biophysics of Nanosystems
• Part II
• 3. Application of Nanotechnology in Imaging and Diagnostics
• 4. Application of Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery and Targeting
• Part III
• 5. Application of Nanotechnology in Modified Release Systems
• 6. Nano- and Bio- Toxicity
• 7. Regulatory Framework for Nanomedicines.