Nanostructured Biomaterials

Nanostructured materials with designed biofunctions have been bringing rapid and significant changes in materials scienc es. Nanostructured Biomaterials provides up-to-date reviews of different routes for the syntheses of new types of such materials and discusses their cutting-edge technological applications. The chemical synthesis and physicochemical preparation of nanosized materials are summarized with particular attention on the self-assembly of specific molecular and nanosized building blocks into functional nanostructures. The reviews mainly focus on potential applications of nanostructured materials in biology and medical sciences. The book is of general interest to a wide community of graduate students and researchers active in chemistry, materials science, engineering, biology, and physics.