Thermodynamics And Biophysics Of Biomedical Nanosystems

Author : Costas Demetzos,Natassa Pippa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811309892

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Thermodynamics and Biophysics of Biomedical Nanosystems by Costas Demetzos,Natassa Pippa Pdf

This book highlights the recent advances of thermodynamics and biophysics in drug delivery nanosystems and in biomedical nanodevices. The up-to-date book provides an in-depth knowledge of bio-inspired nanotechnological systems for pharmaceutical applications. Biophysics and thermodynamics, supported by mathematics, are the locomotive by which the drug transportation and the targeting processes will be achieved under the light of the modern pharmacotherapy. They are considered as scientific tools that promote the understanding of physicochemical and thermotropic functionality and behavior of artificial cell membranes and structures like nanoparticulate systems. Therefore, this book focusses on new aspects of biophysics and thermodynamics as important elements for evaluating biomedical nanosystems, and it correlates their physicochemical, biophysical and thermodynamical behaviour with those of a living organism. In 2018, Prof. Demetzos was honored with an award by the Order of Sciences of the Academy of Athens for his scientific contribution in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology.

Author : Panagiotis Vlamos,Ilias S. Kotsireas,Ioannis Tarnanas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1031 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319759227

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Handbook of Computational Neurodegeneration by Panagiotis Vlamos,Ilias S. Kotsireas,Ioannis Tarnanas Pdf

The Handbook of Computational Neurodegeneration provides a comprehensive overview of the field and thus bridges the gap between standard textbooks of research on neurodegeneration and dispersed publications for specialists that have a narrowed focus on computational methods to study this complicated process. The handbook reviews the central issues and methodological approaches related to the field for which the reader pursues a thorough overview. It also conveys more advanced knowledge, thus serving both as an introductory text and as a starting point for an in-depth study of a specific area, as well as a quick reference source for the expert by reflecting the state of the art and future prospects. The book includes topics that are usually missing in standard textbooks and that are only marginally represented in the specific literature. The broad scope of this handbook is reflected by five major parts that facilitate an integration of computational concepts, methods and applications in the study of neurodegeneration. Each part is intended to stand on its own, giving an overview of the topic and the most important problems and approaches, which are supported by examples, practical applications, and proposed methodologies. The basic concepts and knowledge, standard procedures and methods are presented, as well as recent advances and new perspectives.

Author : Edward A. Rietman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2001-06-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0387989889

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Molecular Engineering of Nanosystems by Edward A. Rietman Pdf

Provides the professional with an overview of current methodologies in the field, with emphasis on the implementation of current research.

Author : Deepti Singh,Daniel J. Thomas
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780443190865

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Biomaterials and Stem Cell Therapies for Biomedical Applications by Deepti Singh,Daniel J. Thomas Pdf

Biomaterials and Stem Cell Therapies for Biomedical Applications discusses the current research concepts and emerging technologies in the fields of biomaterials and tissue engineering. Divided into four distinct sections, the book explores these state-of-the art technologies, opening with a description of stem cell technologies for biomedical applications before exploring biomaterials for biomedical applications, combinational approaches using stem cells and biomaterials, and finally, nanomedicine approaches for tissue regeneration. Topics include wound healing, tissue engineering, regenerative biomaterials, and stem cell treatments for wound healing and tissue regeneration. This concise and informative volume presents the latest developments in a highly informative and easy-to-read style. Covers a range of tissue types, such as neural and cardiovascular, as well as various biomaterials and scaffolds to help the reader match the most appropriate material/technique to the target tissue Provides the necessary background, definitions and applications of soft tissue regeneration, stem cell technologies, nanomaterials, biomaterials, and scaffolds in specific biomedical settings Brings together multiple disciplines with chapters written by leading scientists, engineers, and clinicians to explore vital new areas of research

Author : Euth Ortiz Ortega,Hamed Hosseinian,Ingrid Berenice Aguilar Meza,María José Rosales López,Andrea Rodríguez Vera,Samira Hosseini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811695698

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Material Characterization Techniques and Applications by Euth Ortiz Ortega,Hamed Hosseinian,Ingrid Berenice Aguilar Meza,María José Rosales López,Andrea Rodríguez Vera,Samira Hosseini Pdf

This book presents commonly applied characterization techniques in material science, their brief history and origins, mechanism of operation, advantages and disadvantages, their biosensing applications, and troubleshooting for each technique, while addressing the challenges researchers face when working with these techniques. The book dedicates its focus to identifying physicochemical and electrochemical nature of materials including analyses of morphology, mass spectrometry, and topography, as well as the characterization of elemental, structural, thermal, wettability, electrochemical, and chromatography properties. Additionally, the main features and benefits of using coupled characterization techniques are discussed in this book.

Author : Mehrorang Ghaedi
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128188088

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Adsorption: Fundamental Processes and Applications by Mehrorang Ghaedi Pdf

Adsorption: Fundamental Processes and Applications, Volume 33 in the Interface Science and Technology Series, discusses the great technological importance of adsorption and describes how adsorbents are used on a large scale as desiccants, catalysts, catalyst supports, in the separation of gases, the purification of liquids, pollution control, and in respiratory protection. Finally, it explores how adsorption phenomena play a vital role in many solid-state reactions and biological mechanisms, as well as stressing the importance of the widespread use of adsorption techniques in the characterization of surface properties and the texture of fine powders. Covers the fundamental aspects of adsorption process engineering Reviews the environmental impact of key aquatic pollutants Discusses and analyzes the importance of adsorption processes for water treatment Highlights opportunity areas for adsorption process intensification Edited by a world-leading researcher in interface science

Author : Douglas Barrick
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 954 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781439800201

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Biomolecular Thermodynamics by Douglas Barrick Pdf

"an impressive text that addresses a glaring gap in the teaching of physical chemistry, being specifically focused on biologically-relevant systems along with a practical focus.... the ample problems and tutorials throughout are much appreciated." –Tobin R. Sosnick, Professor and Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chicago "Presents both the concepts and equations associated with statistical thermodynamics in a unique way that is at visual, intuitive, and rigorous. This approach will greatly benefit students at all levels." –Vijay S. Pande, Henry Dreyfus Professor of Chemistry, Stanford University "a masterful tour de force.... Barrick's rigor and scholarship come through in every chapter." –Rohit V. Pappu, Edwin H. Murty Professor of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis This book provides a comprehensive, contemporary introduction to developing a quantitative understanding of how biological macromolecules behave using classical and statistical thermodynamics. The author focuses on practical skills needed to apply the underlying equations in real life examples. The text develops mechanistic models, showing how they connect to thermodynamic observables, presenting simulations of thermodynamic behavior, and analyzing experimental data. The reader is presented with plenty of exercises and problems to facilitate hands-on learning through mathematical simulation. Douglas E. Barrick is a professor in the Department of Biophysics at Johns Hopkins University. He earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in biophysics and structural biology from the University of Oregon.

Author : Hatim Machrafi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351021937

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Extended Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics by Hatim Machrafi Pdf

Extended Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics provides powerful tools departing not from empirical or statistical considerations but from fundamental thermodynamic laws, proposing final solutions that are readily usable and recognizable for students, researchers and industry. The book deals with methods that allow combining easily the present theory with other fields of science, such as fluid and solid mechanics, heat and mass transfer processes, electricity and thermoelectricity, and so on. Not only are such combinations facilitated, but they are incorporated into the developments in such a way that they become part of the theory. This book aims at providing for a systematic presentation of Extended Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics in nanosystems with a high degree of applicability. Furthermore, the book deals with how physical properties of systems behave as a function of their size. Moreover, it provides for a systematic approach to understand the behavior of thermal, electrical, thermoelectric, photovoltaic and nanofluid properties in nanosystems. Experimental results are used to validate the theory, the comparison is analysed, justified and discussed, and the theory is then again used to understand better experimental observations. The new developments in this book, being recognizable in relation with familiar concepts, should make it appealing for academics and researchers to teach and apply and graduate students to use. The text in this book is intended to bring attention to how the theory can be applied to real-life applications in nanoscaled environments. Case studies, and applications of theories, are explored including thereby nanoporous systems, solar panels, nanomedicine drug permeation and properties of nanoporous scaffolds. Explores new generalized thermodynamic models Provides introductory context of Extended Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics within classical thermodynamics, theoretical fundamentals and several applications in nanosystems Provides for a systematic approach to understand the behavior of thermal, electric, thermoelectric and viscous properties as a function of several parameters in nanosystems Includes reflections to encourage the reader to think further and put the information into context Examines future developments of new constitutive equations and theories and places them in the framework of real-life applications in the energetic and medical sectors, such as photovoltaic and thermoelectric devices, nanoporous media, drug delivery and scaffolds

Author : Thomas Heimburg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527611607

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Thermal Biophysics of Membranes by Thomas Heimburg Pdf

An overview of recent experimental and theoretical developments in the field of the physics of membranes, including new insights from the past decade. The author uses classical thermal physics and physical chemistry to explain our current understanding of the membrane. He looks at domain and 'raft' formation, and discusses it in the context of thermal fluctuations that express themselves in heat capacity and elastic constants. Further topics are lipid-protein interactions, protein binding, and the effect of sterols and anesthetics. Many seemingly unrelated properties of membranes are shown to be intimately intertwined, leading for instance to a coupling between membrane state, domain formation and vesicular shape. This also applies to non-equilibrium phenomena like the propagation of density pulses during nerve activity. Also included is a discussion of the application of computer simulations on membranes. For both students and researchers of biophysics, biochemistry, physical chemistry, and soft matter physics.

Author : John Matsoukas,Vasso Apostolopoulos
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783039439478

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Advances in Multiple Sclerosis Research—Series I by John Matsoukas,Vasso Apostolopoulos Pdf

Designing immunotherapeutics, drugs, and anti-inflammatory reagents has been at the forefront of autoimmune research, in particular multiple sclerosis, for over 20 years. Delivery methods that are used to modulate effective and long-lasting immune responses have been the major focus. This Special Issue focused on delivery methods to be used for vaccines, immunotherapeutic approaches, drug design, and anti-inflammatories and their outcomes in preclinical studies and clinical trials.

Author : Yuru Deng,Angelina Angelova,George Attard,Shamim Hossain
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889717132

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Lipid-Protein Mesophases and Cell Organelle Ultrastructure in Health and Disease by Yuru Deng,Angelina Angelova,George Attard,Shamim Hossain Pdf

Author : Lev A. Blumenfeld,Alexander N. Tikhonov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461226307

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Biophysical Thermodynamics of Intracellular Processes by Lev A. Blumenfeld,Alexander N. Tikhonov Pdf

This book is aimed at a large audience: from students, who have a high school background in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and biology, to scien tists working in the fields of biophysics and biochemistry. The main aim of this book is to attempt to describe, in terms of physical chemistry and chemi cal physics, the peculiar features of "machines" having molecular dimen sions which play a crucial role in the most important biological processes, viz., energy transduction and enzyme catalysis. One of the purposes of this book is to analyze the physical background of the high efficiency of molecu lar machines functioning in the living cell. This book begins with a brief review of the subject (Chapter 1). Macro molecular energy-transducing complexes operate with thermal, chemical, and mechanical energy, therefore the appropriate framework to discuss the functioning of biopolymers comes from thermodynamics and chemical kinet ics. That is why we start our analysis with a consideration of the conventional approaches of thermodynamics and classical chemical kinetics, and their application to the description of bioenergetic processes (Chapter 2). Critical analysis of these approaches has led us to the conclusion that the conven tional approaches of physical chemistry to the description of the functioning of individual macromolecular devices, in many cases, appear to be incom plete. This prompted us to consider the general principles ofliving machinery from another point of view."

Author : Andrea Ehrmann,Tuan Anh Nguyen,Mazaher Ahmadi,Ali Farmani,Phuong Nguyen-Tri
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 761 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128236895

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Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid Materials by Andrea Ehrmann,Tuan Anh Nguyen,Mazaher Ahmadi,Ali Farmani,Phuong Nguyen-Tri Pdf

Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid Materials: Fundamentals and Applications introduces the principles, properties, and emerging applications of this important materials system. The hybridization of magnetic nanoparticles with metals, metal oxides and semiconducting nanoparticles may result in superior properties. The book reviews the most relevant hybrid materials, their mechanisms and properties. Then, the book focuses on the rational design, controlled synthesis, advanced characterizations and in-depth understanding of structure-property relationships. The last part addresses the promising applications of hybrid nanomaterials in the real world such as in the environment, energy, medicine fields. Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid Materials: Fundamentals and Applications comprehensively reviews both the theoretical and experimental approaches used to rapidly advance nanomaterials that could result in new technologies that impact day-to-day life and society in key areas such as health and the environment. It is suitable for researchers and practitioners who are materials scientists and engineers, chemists or physicists in academia and R&D. Provides in-depth information on the basic principles of magnetic nanoparticles-based hybrid materials such as synthesis, characterization, properties, and magnon interactions Discusses the most relevant hybrid materials systems including integration of metals, metal oxides, polymers, carbon and more Addresses the emerging applications in medicine, the environment, energy, sensing, and computing enabled by magnetic nanoparticles-based hybrid materials

Author : Ingolf Lamprecht,Aleksandr Ilʹich Zotin
Publisher : de Gruyter
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015004634666

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Thermodynamics of Biological Processes by Ingolf Lamprecht,Aleksandr Ilʹich Zotin Pdf

Author : Stanley Dunn,Alkis Constantinides,Prabhas V. Moghe
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080470807

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Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering by Stanley Dunn,Alkis Constantinides,Prabhas V. Moghe Pdf

Numerical Modeling in Biomedical Engineering brings together the integrative set of computational problem solving tools important to biomedical engineers. Through the use of comprehensive homework exercises, relevant examples and extensive case studies, this book integrates principles and techniques of numerical analysis. Covering biomechanical phenomena and physiologic, cell and molecular systems, this is an essential tool for students and all those studying biomedical transport, biomedical thermodynamics & kinetics and biomechanics. Supported by Whitaker Foundation Teaching Materials Program; ABET-oriented pedagogical layout Extensive hands-on homework exercises