Nanobiotechnology

Nanotechnology is considered the next big revolution in medicine and biology. For the past 20 years, new research groups have been involved in the development of new applications of novel nanomaterials for biotechnological applications. Nanomaterials are also becoming increasingly important in medical applications. New drugs and diagnostic tools are being discovered using nanotechnology as the base. Every year, hundreds of new ideas using nanomaterials are applied in the development of biosensors. Increasing numbers of new enterprises are also searching for market opportunities using these technologies. §Nanomaterials for biotechnological applications is a very complex field. Thousands of different nanoparticles could potentially be used for these purposes. Some of them are very different: their synthesis, characterization and potentiality are very diverse. With this book, we aim to establish a route guide for non-erudite researchers in the field showing the advantages and disadvantages of the different kind of nanomaterials.§Provides an overview of the main advantages and disadvantages of the use of organic and inorganic nanoparticles for use in biotechnology and nanomedicine §Provides an excellent starting point for research groups looking for solutions in nanotechnology who do not know which kind of materials will best suit their needs §Includes a tutorial introduction that provides a basis for understanding the subsequent specialized chapters