Biomedical Micro- and Nanorobots in Disease Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Chun Mao

Book Overview: Biomedical Micro- and Nanorobots in Disease Treatment: Design, Preparation, and Applications is a comprehensive resource that covers the fundamentals at the micro and nano scales, technical advances in micro- and nanorobots, and their biomedical applications. This book provides foundational knowledge in the fields of biomaterials, nanotechnology, and biomedicine, discussing the applications of micro- and nanorobots in various disease treatments and addressing their biosafety, autonomous motion behavior, and future development trends.

Key Topics Covered:

Substrate Selection: The book discusses the selection of substrates between metal, inorganic, organic, natural, and hybrid materials, as well as driving systems based on biological components, external fields, and chemical reactions.

In Vivo Tracking Technologies: It covers in vivo tracking technologies, including fluorescence imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radionuclide and ultrasonic imaging, and other imaging methods.

Biosafety: The biosafety of micro- and nanorobot substrate is addressed through material composition, micro- and nanoscale influence, ultimate destiny, and genotoxicity.

Behavior Mechanisms: Trending behavior mechanisms in magnetotactic, phototactic, and chemotaxis systems are discussed, along with motion control through speed and direction control modes.

Therapeutic Applications: The study on therapeutic mechanism and application for various physiological diseases is summarized, providing insights into the potential of micro- and nanorobots in disease treatment.

Target Audience:

This book is an important and timely resource for biochemists, materials scientists, medicinal chemists, pharmaceutical chemists, bioengineers, biotechnologists, and the greater biotechnological industry.

Publication Details:

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: January 16, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9783527351022, 9783527839766