Carbon-Based Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Mihir Kumar Purkait, this book delves into the latest advancements in the synthesis, functionalization, and applications of carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) in targeted drug delivery systems (DDSs).

Unlocking the Potential of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials

The book explores the suitability and efficacy of CBNs as nanocarriers for efficient drug delivery, highlighting recent breakthroughs in CBNs, their functionalized and innovative derivatives, and relevant case studies.

Key Features of the Book

• Provides an in-depth examination of the significance and adaptability of carbon-based nanomaterials in targeted drug delivery for a wide range of therapeutics.
• Overs a comprehensive discussion on drug delivery through carbon-based nanocarriers, covering the fundamentals of each nanocarrier for drug and gene-delivery applications.
• Engages in critical discussions on the toxicological effects of utilizing these nanocarriers and tackles the challenges faced in their application.
• Encompasses existing and novel technologies and methodologies related to the synthesis and functionalization of CBNs, including graphene, graphene oxide, carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and smart carbon-based nanocarriers.

Target Audience

This book is an invaluable resource for researchers and graduate students in materials and pharmaceutical engineering, particularly those focused on drug delivery systems.

Publication Details:

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: October 12, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781032414447, 9781000983296