Bionanotechnology: Emerging Applications of Bionanomaterials. Micro and Nano Technologies

Table of Contents

Part 1: Energy production and Energy Storage 1. Bionanomaterials for biofuel cells 2. Bionanomaterials for enzymatic fuel cells� 3. Bionanomaterials for bacterial fuel cells 4. Bionanomaterials for microbial fuel cells� 5. Bionanomaterials for biobatteries�

Part 2: Environmental applications 6. Bionanomaterials for membrane applications 7. Bionanomaterials for wastewater treatment 8. Bioinspired interfaces for self-cleaning technologies 9. Bionanomaterials for soil remediation 10. Bionanomaterials for air filtration and purification���

Part 3: Biomedical applications 11. Bionanomaterials for drug delivery 12. Bionanomaterials for tissue engineering 13. Bionanomaterials for medical implants 14. Bionanomaterials for health care 15. Bionanomaterials for biosensor applications 16. Bionanomaterials for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals 17. Bionanomaterials for cancer treatment 18. Bionanomaterials for wound healing 19. Bionanomaterials for dialysis�� 20. Nanomaterials for bioimaging����

Part 4: Constructions and other applications 21. Self-clearing and antimicrobial nanocoatings 22. Bioactive nanomaterials for food packaging� 23. Bioactive nanomaterials in military protective clothing 24. Multifunctional antimicrobial nanopapers��� 25. Multifunctional medical textiles 26. Challenges and future aspects for industrial use of bionanomaterials

Authors

Ahmed Barhoum Head of NanoStruc. Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Egypt; National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Ireland. Dr. Ahmed Barhoum is an Associate Professor of nanomaterials science and Head of the Nanostruc Research Group (Helwan University). He is currently working at the DCU University (Ireland). His research interests include the synthesis of nanomaterials for catalysis, drug delivery, and biosensing. He has won several scientific awards and prizes: Helwan University Prizes (Egypt, 2020 & 2019), CAS Fellowship (China, 2019), IFE Fellowships (France, 2012 & 2018), FWO Fellowships (Belgium, 2015 & 2016), Medastar Erasmus Mundus (Belgium, 2012), Welcome Program (Italy, 2012) and many more. He serves as an expert evaluator for the National Science Centre (NCN, Poland), Czech Science Foundation (GACR, Russia), Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF, Switzerland), and Innovators Support Fund (ISF, Egypt), among others. He is on the editorial board of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, and editor of 10 handbooks (Elsevier and Springer Nature), PI/Co-PI of 12 projects, and co-author of 150 publications. Jaison Jeevanandam Senior Researcher, CQM - Centro De Quimica Da Madeira, MMRG, Universidade Da Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Dr. Jaison Jeevanandam is currently working as a senior researcher in Centro De Quimica Da Madeira (CQM - Center for Chemistry), University of Madeira, Portugal. He obtained his Ph.D. in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science from Curtin University, Malaysia. He has experience in nanoparticle synthesis, especially in the green synthesis using plant extracts, characterization, cytotoxic analysis of nanoparticles, and in vitro analysis in diabetic models. His current research focuses on the application of nanobiotechnology in the development of nanoformulations for drug delivery systems. He has won several awards, including 'Best teacher award 2019' from Academy of competitive exam and research training (ACERT, Chennai), India; Gold medal in 3rd World Invention Innovation Contest (WiC) in 2017 from Korea Invention News (South Korea); Special honor of invention award, 3rd World Invention Innovation Contest (WiC) in 2017 from Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS) (Canada). Dr. Jaison has authored +50 articles. Further, Dr. Jaison serves as a journal editor for Bio-integration (China) and International Archives of Biomedical and Engineering Sciences (India), as well as an invited editor for special issue in applied sciences (MDPI), Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (Research topic coordinator) and Frontiers in molecular biosciences; and reviewer for 10+ journals. Michael K Danquah Chemical Engineering Department, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, USA. Dr. Danquah is a full Professor and the Director of Chemical Engineering Program at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, United States. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Chartered Scientist (CSci) and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Dr. Danquah's research focuses on the utilization of bioprocess and biomolecular engineering principles to develop emerging biopharmaceuticals, biosensing and molecular separation systems; environmental bioremediation systems; and biofuels and bio-products. Dr. Danquah's research findings are well published and cited with over 230 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, conference publications and technical reports. His research has also resulted in intellectual properties and patent applications, large-scale manufacturing plants, and commercialized products and formulations.