Quantum Dot Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery

Quantum Dot Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery compiles the latest advances in the development and application of QD nanocarriers for delivery of a range of therapeutic agents. QDs are widely accepted because of their dominant striking characteristics including biocompatibility, photoluminescence, morphology, size, and stability. This book systematically reviews the benefits and challenges of using QDs in drug delivery applications, evaluating their toxicity, safety, preclinical and clinical aspects. Quantum Dot Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery is of interest to a broad audience, including researchers and academics working in the fields of biomaterials, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical science and biomedical engineering.

1. History, introduction and types of quantum dots 2. Synthesis methods of quantum dots 3. Characterizations of quantum dots 4. Quantum dots for enhanced anticancer drug delivery 5. Quantum dots as an advanced nano system for cancer theranostics 6. Quantum dots in photodynamic therapy 7. Quantum dots for enhanced antibacterial performance 8. Quantum dots for enhanced wound healing 9. Quantum dots for anti-diabetic drugs delivery 10. Quantum dots for treatment of neurodegenerative disorders 11. Quantum dots in vaccination and immunization 12. Carbon quantum dots in drug delivery 13. Functionalized quantum dots in drug delivery 14. Hybrid quantum dots in drug delivery 15. Bioinspired quantum dots in drug delivery 16. Quantum dots in pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis 17. Safety, toxicity, pre-clinical and clinical aspects of quantum dots 18. Future prospects and concluding remarks of quantum dots