Sustainable Nanomaterials for Treatment and Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

Sustainable Nanomaterials for Treatment and Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases investigates the dynamic intersection of nanotechnology and healthcare, focusing on infectious diseases. The book conducts a thorough study of the current state of research and development in the field, providing important insights into the unique methods and technologies being deployed. Based on research from researchers and industry professionals, the book emphasizes research on sustainable nanomaterials within the broader framework of infectious disease management.

Key topics covered include nanomaterial synthesis and characterization using environmentally benign technologies, their application in infectious disease diagnostics, and their role in developing long-term therapeutic interventions. Additionally, other sections cover fundamental concepts, emerging concerns and challenges to combat infectious diseases, the characterization of nanomaterials for theranotic applications, and the toxicity, biocompatibility, and regulatory perspective in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

Rajasekhar Chokkareddy, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Chemistry, Aditya College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh, India. He received his Ph.D. in chemistry from the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa. His primary research interests span the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors for various pharmaceutical drugs, the green synthesis of nanoparticles, separation techniques, and the synthesis of ionic-functionalized nanocomposites. He has published more than 17 book chapters, authored 37 peer-reviewed international publications, and edited 2 books. He is a member of many national and international professional societies.

Suvardhan Kanchi, Ph.D., received a Ph.D. in chemistry from Sri Venkateswara University in 2010. He is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India. He is dedicated to the field of chemistry, with a particular focus on nanoelectronchemistry and separation sciences. He is engaged with the scientific community by contributing his research to various esteemed scientific journals.

Gan G. Redhi, Ph.D., is head of the Chemistry Department at Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa. His expertise extends to his special interests in physical chemistry and electroanalytical chemistry. His research spans diverse fields in phase equilibria, thermodynamics of liquid mixtures, separation technology, etc. He has published more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed international journals and authored 10 book chapters in distinguished peer-reviewed edited books by established publishers.