Bioprospecting Algae for Nanosized Materials

SECTION I Introduction. - 1. Algal Nanotechnology: Scope and Limitations. - SECTION II Synthesis and Properties of Algal Nanomaterials. - 2. Algal Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization. - 3. Biogenic Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles from Algae. - SECTION III Production of Nanomaterials and Nanoproducts from Algae. - 4. Microalgal Applications in Nanotechnology: An Outstanding Tool for Nanocompounds Synthesis and Bioproducts Obtention. - 5. Revalorisation of Algae Natural Resources as Starting Materials for the Development of Nanotechnology-Based Composite Materials. - 6. Seaweeds: A Potential Source in Progressing Nanotechnology. - 7. Pelagic
Sargassum
as Source of Quantum Dots. - SECTION IV Biomedical Applications of Algal Nanomaterials. - 8. Algal-Mediated Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Potential Therapeutic Applications. - 9. Strategies for Nanoencapsulation of Algal Proteins, Protein Hydrolysates and Bioactive Peptides: The Effect of Encapsulation Techniques on Bioactive Properties. - 10. Nanoformulations Loaded with Microalgal Bioactive Compounds for Disease Therapy. - 11. Marine Algal Products and Algal Nanoparticle Synthesis against Cancer. - 12. Surface Functionalized Diatoms for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications. - SECTION V Industrial and Environmental Applications of Algal Nanomaterials. - 13. Algae for Nanocellulose Production. - 14. Pelagic
Sargassum
as a Source of Micro and Nano Cellulose for Environmentally Sustainable Plastics. - 15. Algal Nanotechnology for Wastewater Treatment. - 16. Surface Functionalized Diatom Silica as a Bio-Absorbent for the Removal of Toxins from Water. - 17. Microalgal Nanotechnology for the Remediation of Environmental Pollutants. - Index.