Emerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications

Plant extracts are essential resources for the synthesis of nanomaterials, as they contain a wide variety of phytochemicals that can serve as a potential reducing and stabilizing agent for the nanosized material formation. Phytochemical-mediated nanomaterial synthesis (phytosynthesis) approaches are advantageous to overcome some of the limitations of chemical-mediated synthesis approaches, in terms of bioavailability, biocompatibility and toxicity. Emerging Phytosynthesized Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications provides readers with an increased understanding of the efficacy of phytochemicals obtained from plant extracts, for the synthesis of nanomaterials, mechanism of formation, and the development of functional composites, while minimizing toxicity to humans and the environment. The book presents various novel biomedical applications of phytosynthesized nanomaterials for cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular treatment, drug delivery, antimicrobial agents, orthopaedics, and biosensors as well as pharmaceutical product development. This is an important reference source for biomaterials scientists and plant scientists who are looking to increase their understanding of how photosynthesized nanomaterials can be used for a range of biomedical applications. Outlines the significance of phytochemicals in nanomaterial biosynthesis for sustainable applications Explore the efficiency of phytosynthesized nanomaterials in various biomedical applications including cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular ailment treatment, drug delivery, antimicrobial agents, orthopedics and biosensors Assesses potential limitations of phytosynthesized nanomaterials and ways to mitigate these challenges for emerging applications including wound healing plasters, nanorobots, artificial organs and antimicrobial textiles