Bioengineering Applications of Carbon Nanostructures
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This book covers the development of biotechnology based on carbon nanostructures, with a focus on nanotubes, addressing also fullerenes and amorphous carbons. The book is divided into 7 chapters, addressing tissue engineering, genetic engineering and therapy, as well as the environmental and health impacts of carbon nanostructures.
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Bone repair utilizing carbon nanotubes.- The use of single wall carbon nanotubes as a delivery system for siRNA.- Carbon nanotubes as a DNA delivery agent for generation of genetically modified mammals embryos.- Development of carbon nanotubes-based immunogens.- Fullerene-derivatives as therapeutic agents in respiratory system and neurodegenerative disorders.- Study of carbon nanostructures for soil fertility improvement.- Nanotoxicology of carbon-based nanomaterials.
