Bioengineered Nanomaterials

This book presents in-depth information on bioengineered nanomaterials currently being developed in leading research laboratories around the world. In particular, the book focuses on nanomaterials for biomedical applications. Renowned international researchers discuss nanoemulsions as a vaccine adjuvant, bioceramic nanomaterials in medical applications, nanoporous membranes for cell encapsulation therapy, and inorganic nanoparticle materials for the controlled release of drugs. They also explore nanomedicine in brain tumor treatment, nanoparticles for the treatment of solid tumors and metastasis, and silver nanoparticles toxicity testing and bioapplications, among many other topics.