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Fundamentals and Applications of Nanobiotechnology

  • Book

  • December 2025
  • Elsevier Science and Technology
  • ID: 6250583

Fundamentals and Applications of Nanobiotechnology offers a discussion on the integration of nanotechnology and biotechnology research and the industrial potential of nanobiotechnology across diverse sectors, such as the medical sciences, agriculture, cosmetics, and food sciences. Topics include the significance of biological nanoparticles, the different types of bionanoparticles, their structural interactions with biological systems, mechanisms of nanoparticle entry, and their applications in drug development, food sciences, agriculture, and cosmetics. Additionally, the book addresses the challenges, perspectives, and ethical considerations surrounding nanobiotechnology, offering a holistic view of the field's potential impact on society and the environment.

Through detailed discussions and practical insights, this book serves as a resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students seeking to navigate the complexities of designing, commercializing, and utilizing nanobiotechnology-based products across various industries.

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Table of Contents

1. Nanotechnology versus biotechnology versus nanobiotechnology
2. Different types of bionanoparticle
3. Structural interaction of nanoparticles with biological systems
4. Mechanism of entry of nanoparticles in biological systems
5. Cytotoxicity assay of nanoparticles in human cells
6. Nanotechnology in biological drug upgradation
7. Application of nanotechnology in food sciences
8. Applications of nanobiotechnology in agriculture
9. Nanotechnology in modern cosmetic
10. Challenges, perspectives, and ethical issues of nanobiotechnology

Authors

Basanta Kumara Behera Former Director, Advanced Center for Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India. Dr. Basanta Kumara Behera was a Professor of Biotechnology at three distinguished Indian universities, where he taught and conducted research at the post-graduate level on medical biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, microbial process development, drug designing, bio-energy management, and biomass processing technology since 1978. In 2009, he joined an MNC company as an advisor for specialty chemicals production and drug design through microbial process technology. He is associated with national and international companies as a technical advisor to produce biopharmaceuticals under cGMP norms. Dr. Behera has authored and edited books with various publishers worldwide.