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Introduction—Biointeractions
of Nanomaterials
Challenges and Solutions

Vijaykumar B. Sutariya, Vrinda Pathak, Ana Groshev, Mahavir B.
Chougule, Sachin Naik, Deepa Patel, and Yashwant Pathak

CONTENTS
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 What Is Nanotechnology? ............................................................................................. 2
1.1.2 Genesis of the Field ...................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Nanomaterials ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Classification of Nanomaterials ................................................................................................ 6

1.4 Application of Nanomaterials ................................................................................................... 8

1.4.1 Applications in Medicine and Pharmacy...................................................................... 9

1.4.1.1 Tissue Engineering ........................................................................................ 9
1.4.1.2 Drug Delivery Systems ................................................................................ 10
1.4.1.3 Nasal Vaccination ........................................................................................ 10
1.4.1.4 Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment ................................................................. 10
1.4.1.5 Local Anesthetic Toxicity ............................................................................ 11
1.4.1.6 Gene Therapy and Transfection ................................................................... 11
1.4.1.7 Molecular Diagnostics and Imaging ............................................................ 11
1.4.1.8 Biosensor and Biolabels ............................................................................... 12
1.4.1.9 Antimicrobial Nanopowders and Coatings .................................................. 12
1.4.1.10 Extraction and Separation Techniques ........................................................ 13
1.4.1.11 Nucleic Acid Sequence and Protein Detection ............................................ 13

1.4.2 Applications in Computer Technology ....................................................................... 13

1.4.3 Environmental Applications ....................................................................................... 14

1.4.3.1 Catalysis and Elimination of Pollutants ....................................................... 14
1.4.3.2 Water Remediation ....................................................................................... 15
1.4.3.3 Sensors ......................................................................................................... 15
1.4.3.4

Fuel Cells ..................................................................................................... 15

1.4.4 Applications in Commonly Used Products ................................................................ 16

1.4.4.1 Cosmetics ..................................................................................................... 16
1.4.4.2 Coatings ....................................................................................................... 16
1.4.4.3 Self-Cleaning Windows ............................................................................... 16
1.4.4.4 Scratch-Resistant Materials ......................................................................... 16
1.4.4.5 Textiles ......................................................................................................... 16
1.4.4.6 Insulation Materials ..................................................................................... 16
1.4.4.7 Nanocomposites ........................................................................................... 16
1.4.4.8 Paint ............................................................................................................. 17

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