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.
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.
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.