Bioengineering Applications of Carbon Nanostructures (Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology)

"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"--OhioLink Front Matter....Pages i-x Bone Repair Utilizing Carbon Nanotubes....Pages 1-15 The Use of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes as a Delivery System for siRNA....Pages 17-29 Carbon Nanotubes as a DNA Delivery Agent for Generation of Genetically Modified Mammals Embryos....Pages 31-56 Development of Carbon Nanotubes-Based Immunogens....Pages 57-70 Fullerene-Derivatives as Therapeutic Agents in Respiratory System and Neurodegenerative Disorders....Pages 71-84 Study of Carbon Nanostructures for Soil Fertility Improvement....Pages 85-104 Nanotoxicology of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials....Pages 105-137 Synthesis, Purification and Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes for Biotechnological Applications....Pages 139-163