Green Synthesis in Nanomedicine and Human Health

Green synthesis is an emerging method for deriving nanoparticles from natural plants for use in nanomedicine, with potential applications in combating communicable, non-communicable, and vector-borne diseases. It also explores the potential for nanoparticles to combat antimicrobial resistance. This book provides practical information on novel preparation methods and discusses the integration of indigenous flora into nanomedicine for developing cost-effective therapeutic and diagnostic solutions. It is essential reading for students, scientists, policymakers, and practitioners of nanotechnology, and will appeal to anyone interested in integrating traditional African healthcare and Western medicine.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Green synthesis is a groundbreaking approach for extracting nanoparticles found in natural plants, with the potential to revolutionize nanomedicine. Authored by esteemed experts in the field, Green Synthesis in Nanomedicine and Human Health presents a comprehensive exploration of this emerging specialty and its immense potential to enhance human health and well-being.

In this comprehensive book, readers gain practical insights into novel preparation methods for identifying nanoparticles present in natural plants. The book delves into the diverse applications of nanoparticles in combating communicable, non-communicable, and vector-borne diseases, highlighting their immense promise in disease management. Furthermore, it explores the potential of nanoparticles to combat antimicrobial resistance by improving treatment methods, diagnostics, and drug delivery systems.

The book is packed with scientific evidence that underscores the opportunities for integrating indigenous flora into nanomedicine to develop cost-effective therapeutic and diagnostic solutions for a wide range of diseases, including cancer, tuberculosis, malaria, and diabetes. By placing green synthesis and nanomedicine within the African orthodox and traditional healthcare context, the book provides valuable insights into how these technologies can be integrated to address healthcare challenges in the region.

Moreover, the book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, offering scientific evidence to inform policies aimed at controlling or mitigating dangerous diseases. It is an essential read for students, scientists, policymakers, and practitioners of nanotechnology, as well as anyone with an interest in integrating traditional African healthcare and Western medicine.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367710811