Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Diagnostic Tools and Devices: Current and Emerging Research Trends explores the various aspects of functionalization of magnetic nanosystems in great detail, providing a thorough review of the associated benefits and challenges. The book begins with an overview of each key pillar for the design and application of functionalized magnetic nanosystems, from the synthesis, processing methods, and characterization techniques, to biocompatibility and toxicity considerations. Later chapters focus on specific nanomaterials and targeted biomedical applications, including point-of-care diagnosis, cancer therapy, medical imaging, biosensing and more. Importance is given to the safety considerations, environmental, legal and ethical implications, and commercial aspects of functionalized magnetic nanosystems, thus providing guidance relevant for advancing research into clinical practice.
1. Introduction to Magnetic Nanosystems: Classifications, Structure, Properties, Biological Interactions and Diagnostic Applications
2. Synthesis and Processing Methods of Magnetic Nanosystems for Diagnostic Tools and Devices: Design Strategies and Physicochemical Aspects
3. Surface Functionalization or Modification Strategies of Magnetic Nanosystems
4. Characterization Techniques of Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems
5. Biocompatibility and Toxicity Assessments of Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems
6. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Diagnostic Tools and Devices: New Perspectives in Disease Diagnosis
7. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Point of Care and Point of Need Diagnostic Applications
8. Biogenic and Biomimetic Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems: Synthesis, Properties and Biomedical Applications
9. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy
10. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Immobilization of Proteins and Enzymes
11. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Diagnostic Tools and Devices in Bio-Barcodes and Smartphones
12. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Medical Imaging
13. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Drug Delivery Applications
14. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Tissue Engineering Applications
15. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Molecular Detection of Biomarkers
16. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for the Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases
17. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems in Nanomedicine
18. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for In-vivo Treatment of Diseases
19. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems Based Electrochemical Sensors for Medical Diagnostic Tools and Devices
20. Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Narco Drug Detections and Military Applications
21. Polymer Mediated Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Biomedical Applications
22. Mesoporous Core-Shell Structured Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Diagnostic Tools and Devices
23. Functionalized Magnetic Nanogels for Diagnostic Tools and Devices
24. Functionalized Magnetic Nanocomposites/Hybrids for Diagnostic Tools and Devices
25. Safety Considerations, Environmental, Legal and Health Impact of Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems
26. A Futuristic Insight into Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Diagnostic Tools and Devices: From Lab to Commercial Applications