Nanotechnological Applications in Virology

Nanotechnological Applications in Virology explores the use of nanoparticles to fight against viruses, including the use of nanoparticles in nano masks and sanitizing agents, and the role of nanotechnology against HIV, Hepatitis, Influenza, Herpes, Ebola, and Zika. It also covers the formulation of novel nano-vaccines for the treatment and control of viral infections like HIV, Hepatitis, and COVID-19, and toxicological studies of nanoparticles. Nanoparticles play a competent role as an anti-infection agent and act as efficient antiviral agents.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Nanotechnological Applications in Virology delves into the utilization of nanoparticles-based technologies in the fight against viruses. It also explores the use of nanoparticles in the preparation of nano masks and as sanitizing agents. The chapter discusses the role of nanotechnology against HIV, Hepatitis, Influenza, Herpes, Ebola, and Zika using rapid detection and diagnostic techniques. It also provides a brief description of SARS, MERS, the novel Coronavirus, and recent advancements in its treatment process.

Other sections cover the formulation of novel nano-vaccines for the treatment and control of viral infections such as HIV, Hepatitis, and COVID-19. Toxicological studies of nanoparticles are included to provide readers with a brief overview of global scenarios regarding viral infections.

Nanotechnology, a cutting-edge technology, finds widespread applications in various fields of medical science, including drug delivery, gene therapy, antimicrobials, biosensors, and bio-labelling. Nanoparticles, due to their unique properties, serve as effective anti-infection agents and thus function as potent antiviral agents.

Weight: 734g
Dimension: 189 x 233 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323995962