Nanobiotechnology: Concepts, Applications and Perspectives

Nanotechnology is the key technology of the 21st century. The possibility to exploit the structures and processes of biomolecules for novel functional materials, biosensors, bioelectronics and medical applications has created the rapidly growing field of nanobiotechnology. Designed as a broad survey of the field, this book combines contributions from bioorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, molecular biology, materials science and bioanalytics to fathom the full scope of current and future developments. It is divided into four main sections: Interphase Systems Protein-based Nanostructures DNA-based Nanostructures Nanoanalytics Each chapter describes in detail currently available methods and contains numerous references to the primary literature, making this the perfect field guide for chemists, biologists and materials scientists who want to explore the fascinating world of nanobiotechnology.

Review:

For those wanting to know more about this emerging scientific area, this is an excellent starting point. (Microbiology Today) ...describes in detail all currently available methods of this novel field of research...a perfect guide for chemists, biologists, and material scientists who want to explore the fascinating world of nanobiotechnology. (Polymer News) In summary, I would rate the book a strong buy (SPIE Nanotechnology E-Bulletin) This book really does represent a fine collection of chapters by respected authors describing current thinking on this subject. The book represents a substantial and realistic compendium of the key concepts and realities of modern nanobiotechnology and should be on the purchaselist of all biologists, chemists, physicists and engineers wishing to acquaint or immerse themselves in this newley emerging technology. (ChemBioChem)