Bio-nanotechnology : a revolution in food, biomedical, and health sciences

Bio-nanotechnology is the key functional technology of the 21st century. It is a fusion of biology and nanotechnology based on the principles and chemical pathways of living organisms, and refers to the functional applications of biomolecules in nanotechnology. It encompasses the study, creation, and illumination of the connections between structural molecular biology, nutrition and nanotechnology, since the development of techniques of nanotechnology might be guided by studying the structure and function of the natural nano-molecules found in living cells. Biology offers a window into the most sophisticated collection of functional nanostructures that exists. This book is a comprehensive review of the state of the art in bio-nanotechnology with an emphasis on the diverse applications in food and nutrition sciences, biomedicine, agriculture and other fields. It describes in detail the currently available methods and contains numerous references to the primary literature, making this the perfect “field guide” for scientists who want to explore the fascinating world of bio-nanotechnology. Safety issues regarding these new technologies are examined in detail. The book is divided into nine sections – an introductory section, plus: Nanotechnology in nutrition and medicine Nanotechnology, health and food technology applications Nanotechnology and other versatile applications Nanomaterial manufacturing Applications of microscopy and magnetic resonance in nanotechnology Applications in enhancing bioavailability and controlling pathogens Safety, toxicology and regulatory aspects Future directions of bio-nanotechnology The book will be of interest to a diverse range of readers in industry, research and academia, including biologists, biochemists, food scientists, nutritionists and health professionals. Content: Chapter 1 Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials: An Overview (pages 1–32): Sunil K. Singh, Paresh P. Kulkarni and Debabrata Dash Chapter 2 The Challenge of Nanotechnology?Derived Food: Addressing the Concerns of the Public (pages 33–46): Tomiko Yamaguchi Chapter 3 Nanotechnology and Public Health: Contributions, Promises, and Premises (pages 47–65): Masami Matsuda, Ayako Goto, Toshio Ogino and Yoshiaki Tanaka Chapter 4 Functional Nanomaterials for Biomedical Research: Focus on Bio?Functionalization, Biosynthesis, and Biomedical Applications (pages 67–96): Murugan Veerapandian, Sathya Sadhasivam, Ramesh Subbiah and Kyusik Yun Chapter 5 An Overview of Nanoparticle?Assisted Polymerase Chain Reaction Technology (pages 97–106): Cenchao Shen and Zhizhou Zhang Chapter 6 A Revolution in Nanomedicines (pages 107–123): Iulian Bobe, Mitsunori Harada and Ichiro Nakatomi Chapter 7 Nanotechnology for Regenerative Medicine (pages 124–140): Yoshikazu Kumashiro, Masayuki Yamato and Teruo Okano Chapter 8 Novel Technologies for the Production of Functional Foods (pages 141–162): Jack Appiah Ofori and Yun?Hwa Peggy Chapter 9 Nanomedicine: The Revolution of the Big Future with Tiny Medicine (pages 163–178): Danny D. Meetoo Chapter 10 Application of a?Cyclodextrin in Nanomedicinal Foods and Cosmetics (pages 179–211): Yukiko Uekaji, Ayako Jo, Akihito Urano and Keiji Terao Chapter 11 Polymer?Based Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications (pages 212–226): Maurizio Avella, Roberto Avolio, Emilia Di Pace, Maria Emanuela Errico, Gennaro Gentile and Maria Grazia Volpe Chapter 12 Ultrasound?Mediated Delivery Systems: Using Nano/Microbubbles or Bubble Liposomes (pages 227–245): Kazuo Maruyama, Ryo Suzuki, Yusuke Oda, Yoko Endo?Takahashi and Yoichi Negishi Chapter 13 Nanoprobes and Quantum Dots: Employing Nanotechnology to Watch Biology (pages 246–251): Shampa Chatterjee Chapter 14 Enhanced Optical Biosensors Based on Nanoplasmonics (pages 252–269): Kyujung Kim, Youngjin Oh and Donghyun Kim Chapter 15 Nano?Biosensors for Mimicking Gustatory and Olfactory Senses (pages 270–291): Kiyoshi Toko, Takeshi Onodera and Yusuke Tahara Chapter 16 Nanoparticles Inducing Simultaneous Bioreaction in Living Organisms: Critical Sizes for Transition of Biointeractive Behavior (pages 292–303): Fumio Watari Chapter 17 Analysis of Immunological Reactions to Nanoscale Foods: Possible Occurrence of Allergic Reaction to Nanoscale Food Particles (pages 304–310): Eisuke F. Sato, Maki Hashimoto and Masayasu Inoue Chapter 18 An Overview of Green Nanotechnology (pages 311–354): Kelvii Wei Guo Chapter 19 Characterization of Biopolymer and Chitosan?Based Nanocomposites with Antimicrobial Activity (pages 355–382): Jong?Whan Rhim Chapter 20 Nanotechnology and its Use in Agriculture (pages 383–398): Alejandro Perez?de?Luque and M. Carmen Hermosin Chapter 21 Applications of Polymeric Nanoparticles with Steroids: A Review (pages 399–405): Megumu Higaki Chapter 22 Nanocomposites for Food Packaging: An Overview (pages 406–413): Tie Lan Chapter 23 Nanotechnology in Cosmetic Products (pages 414–423): Howard A. Epstein and Alexander Kielbassa Chapter 24 Potential Medical Applications of Fullerenes: An Overview (pages 424–441): Seema Thakral and Naveen Kumar Thakral Chapter 25 Biomedical Applications of Carbon?Based Nanomaterials (pages 443–463): Sunil K. Singh, Paresh P. Kulkarni and Debabrata Dash Chapter 26 Carbon Nanotubes and their Application to Nanotechnology (pages 464–475): Wojtek Tutak, Sara Reynaud and Rajen B. Patel Chapter 27 Characterization of Cyclodextrin Nanoparticles as Emulsifi ers (pages 476–486): Hiroyoshi Moriyama, Yoshihiro Saito and Debasis Bagchi Chapter 28 Application of Poly(??Glutamic Acid)?Based Nanoparticles as Antigen Delivery Carriers in Cancer Immunotherapy (pages 487–505): Kazuhiko Matsuo, Naoki Okada and Shinsaku Nakagawa Chapter 29 Basic Characterization of Nanobubbles and their Potential Applications (pages 506–516): Seiichi Oshita and Tsutomu Uchida Chapter 30 Formulation and Characterization of Nanodispersions Composed of Dietary Materials for the Delivery of Bioactive Substances (pages 517–530): Takashi Kuroiwa, Jun Watanabe and Sosaku Ichikawa Chapter 31 Production of Nanoscale Foods Using High?Pressure Emulsifi cation Technology (pages 531–541): Kazuyuki Takagi Chapter 32 Production of Monodisperse Fine Dispersions by Microchannel/Nanochannel Emulsifi cation (pages 542–556): Isao Kobayashi, Marcos A. Neves, Sosaku Ichikawa and Takashi Kuroiwa Chapter 33 Applications of Atomic Force Microscopy in Food Nanotechnology (pages 557–572): Hiroshi Muramatsu, Jun'ichi Wakayama, Kazumi Tsukamoto and Shigeru Sugiyama Chapter 34 Applications of NMR to Biomolecular Systems of Interactions: An Overview (pages 573–591): Shinya Hanashima and Yoshiki Yamaguchi Chapter 35 Bioavailability and Delivery of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods Using Nanotechnology (pages 593–604): Hailong Yu and Qingrong Huang Chapter 36 Encapsulation of Bioactive Compounds in Micron/Submicron?Sized Dispersions Using Microchannel Emulsifi cation or High?Pressure Homogenization (pages 605–618): Marcos A. Neves, Isao Kobayashi, Henelyta S. Ribeiro and Katerina B. Fujiu Chapter 37 Nanometric?Size Delivery Systems for Bioactive Compounds for the Nutraceutical and Food Industries (pages 619–666): Francesco Donsi, Mariarenata Sessa and Giovanna Ferrari Chapter 38 Nanoemulsion Technology for Delivery of Nutraceuticals and Functional?Food Ingredients (pages 667–696): Luz Sanguansri, Christine M. Oliver and Fernando Leal?Calderon Chapter 39 Nanotechnology and Nonpolar Active Compounds in Functional Foods: An Application Note (pages 697–703): Philip J. Bromley Chapter 40 How Standards Inform the Regulation of Bio?nanotechnology (pages 705–719): Martha E. Marrapese Chapter 41 FDA and Nanotech: Baby Steps Lead to Regulatory Uncertainty (pages 720–732): Raj Bawa Chapter 42 Toxicity and Environmental Risks of Nanomaterials: An Update (pages 733–748): Paresh C. Ray, Anant Kumar Singh, Dulal Senapati, Zhen Fan and Hongtao Yu Chapter 43 Nanoparticle–Lung Interactions and Their Potential Consequences for Human Health (pages 749–775): Craig A. Poland and Martin J. D. Clift Chapter 44 Bio?Nanotechnology: A Journey Back to the Future (pages 777–782): Debasis Bagchi, Manashi Bagchi, Hiroyoshi Moriyama and Fereidoon Shahidi Bio-nanotechnology Is The Key Functional Technology Of The 21st Century. It Is A Fusion Of Biology And Nanotechnology Based On The Principles And Chemical Pathways Of Living Organisms, And Refers To The Functional Applications Of Biomolecules In Nanotechnology. It Encompasses The Study, Creation, And Illumination Of The Connections Between Structural Molecular Biology, Nutrition And Nanotechnology, Since The Development Of Techniques Of Nanotechnology Might Be Guided By Studying The Structure And Function Of The Natural Nano-molecules Found In Living Cells. Biology Offers A Window Into The Most Sophisticated Collection Of Functional Nanostructures That Exists. This Book Is A Comprehensive Review Of The State Of The Art In Bio-nanotechnology With An Emphasis On The Diverse Applications In Food And Nutrition Sciences, Biomedicine, Agriculture And Other Fields. It Describes In Detail The Currently Available Methods And Contains Numerous References To The Primary Literature, Making This The Perfect Field Guide For Scientists Who Want To Explore The Fascinating World Of Bio-nanotechnology. Safety Issues Regarding These New Technologies Are Examined In Detail.-- Introduction. Biomedical Applications Of Nanomaterials: An Overview / Sunil K Singh, Paresh P Kulkarni, Debabrata Dash -- The Challenge Of Nanotechnology-derived Food: Addressing The Concerns Of The Public / Tomiko Yamaguchi -- Nanotechnology And Public Health: Contributions, Promises, And Premises / Masami Matsuda, Ayako Goto, Toshio Ogino, Yoshiaki Tanaka -- Nanotechnology In Nutrition And Medicine. Functional Nanomaterials For Biomedical Research: Focus On Bio-functionalization, Biosynthesis, And Biomedical Applications / Murugan Veerapandian, Sathya Sadhasivam, Ramesh Subbiah, Kyusik Yun -- An Overview Of Nanoparticle-assisted Polymerase Chain Reaction Technology / Cenchao Shen, Zhizhou Zhang -- A Revolution In Nanomedicines / Iulian Bobe, Mitsunori Harada, Ichiro Nakatomi -- Nanotechnology For Regenerative Medicine / Yoshikazu Kumashiro, Masayuki Yamato, Teruo Okano --^ Nanotechnology, Human Health And Applications. Novel Technologies For The Production Of Functional Foods / Jack Appiah Ofori, Yun-hwa Peggy -- Nanomedicine: The Revolution Of The Big Future With Tiny Medicine / Danny D Meetoo -- Application Of [gamma]-cyclodextrin In Nanomedicinal Foods And Cosmetics / Yukiko Uekaji, Ayako Jo, Akihito Urano, Keiji Terao -- Polymer-based Nanocomposites For Food Packaging Applications / Maurizio Avella, Roberto Avolio, Emilia Di Pace, Maria Emanuela Errico, Gennaro Gentile, Maria Grazia Volpe -- Ultrasound-mediated Delivery Systems: Using Nano/microbubbles Or Bubble Liposomes / Kazuo Maruyama, Ryo Suzuki, Yusuke Oda, Yoko Endo-takahashi, Yoichi Negishi -- Nanoprobes And Quantum Dots: Employing Nanotechnology To Watch Biology / Shampa Chatterjee -- Enhanced Optical Biosensors Based On Nanoplasmonics / Kyujung Kim, Youngjin Oh, Donghyun Kim -- Nano-biosensors For Mimicking Gustatory And Olfactory Senses / Kiyoshi Toko, Takeshi Onodera, Yusuke Tahara --^ Nanoparticles Inducing Simultaneous Bioreaction In Living Organisms: Critical Sizes For Transition Of Biointeractive Behavior / Fumio Watari -- Analysis Of Immunological Reactions To Nanoscale Foods: Possible Occurrence Of Allergic Reaction To Nanoscale Food Particles / Eisuke F Sato, Maki Hashimoto, Masayasu Inoue -- An Overview Of Green Nanotechnology / Kelvii Wei Guo -- Characterization Of Biopolymer And Chitosan-based Nanocomposites With Antimicrobial Activity / Jong-whan Rhim -- Nanotechnology And Its Use In Agriculture / Alejandro Perez-de-luque, M Carmen Hermosin -- Applications Of Polymeric Nanoparticles With Steroids: A Review / Megumu Higaki -- Nanocomposites For Food Packaging: An Overview / Tie Lan -- Nanotechnology In Cosmetic Products / Howard A Epstein, Alexander Kielbassa -- Potential Medical Applications Of Fullerenes: An Overview / Seema Thakral, Naveen Kumar Thakral --^ Nanotechnology And Other Versatile Diverse Applications. Biomedical Applications Of Carbon-based Nanomaterials / Sunil K Singh, Paresh P Kulkarni, Debabrata Dash -- Carbon Nanotubes And Their Application To Nanotechnology / Wojtek Tutak, Sara Reynaud, Rajen B Patel -- Characterization Of Cyclodextrin Nanoparticles As Emulsifi Ers / Hiroyoshi Moriyama, Yoshihiro Saito, Debasis Bagchi -- Application Of Poly(?-glutamic Acid)-based Nanoparticles As Antigen Delivery Carriers In Cancer Immunotherapy / Kazuhiko Matsuo, Naoki Okada, Shinsaku Nakagawa -- Basic Characterization Of Nanobubbles And Their Potential Applications / Seiichi Oshita, Tsutomu Uchida -- Nanomaterial Manufacturing. Formulation And Characterization Of Nanodispersions Composed Of Dietary Materials For The Delivery Of Bioactive Substances / Takashi Kuroiwa, Jun Watanabe, Sosaku Ichikawa -- Production Of Nanoscale Foods Using High-pressure Emulsifi Cation Technology / Kazuyuki Takagi --^ Production Of Monodisperse Fine Dispersions By Microchannel/nanochannel Emulsifi Cation / Isao Kobayashi, Marcos A Neves, Sosaku Ichikawa, Takashi Kuroiwa -- Applications Of Microscopy And Nuclear Magnetic Resonance In Nanotechnology. Applications Of Atomic Force Microscopy In Food Nanotechnology / Hiroshi Muramatsu, Jun'ichi Wakayama, Kazumi Tsukamoto, Shigeru Sugiyama -- Applications Of Nmr To Biomolecular Systems Of Interactions: An Overview / Shinya Hanashima, Yoshiki Yamaguchi -- Applications In Enhancing Bioavailability And Controlling Pathogens. Bioavailability And Delivery Of Nutraceuticals And Functional Foods Using Nanotechnology / Hailong Yu, Qingrong Huang -- Encapsulation Of Bioactive Compounds In Micron/submicron-sized Dispersions Using Microchannel Emulsifi Cation Or High-pressure Homogenization / Marcos A Neves, Isao Kobayashi, Henelyta S Ribeiro, Katerina B Fujiu --^ Nanometric-size Delivery Systems For Bioactive Compounds For The Nutraceutical And Food Industries / Francesco Donsi, Mariarenata Sessa, Giovanna Ferrari -- Nanoemulsion Technology For Delivery Of Nutraceuticals And Functional-food Ingredients / Luz Sanguansri, Christine M Oliver, Fernando Leal-calderon -- Nanotechnology And Nonpolar Active Compounds In Functional Foods: An Application Note / Philip J Bromley -- Safety, Toxicology And Regulatory Aspects. How Standards Inform The Regulation Of Bio-nanotechnology / Martha E Marrapese -- Fda And Nanotech: Baby Steps Lead To Regulatory Uncertainty / Raj Bawa -- Toxicity And Environmental Risks Of Nanomaterials: An Update / Paresh C Ray, Anant Kumar Singh, Dulal Senapati, Zhen Fan, Hongtao Yu -- Nanoparticle-lung Interactions And Their Potential Consequences For Human Health / Craig A Poland, Martin J D Clift --^ Future Directions In Bio-nanotechnology. Bio-nanotechnology: A Journey Back To The Future / Debasis Bagchi, Manashi Bagchi, Hiroyoshi Moriyama, Fereidoon Shahidi. Edited By Debasis Bagchi ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.