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Co-Relating Metallic Nanoparticle Characteristics and Bacterial Toxicity

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Anil K. Suresh

    1. Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India

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  • Includes figures, tables and summaries to aid the reader's understanding
  • Contains case studies that illustrate microbial toxicity
  • Explains the causes of nanoparticle toxicity and includes mechanisms
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science (BRIEFSMOLECULAR)

Part of the book sub series: SpringerBriefs in Biometals (SB BIOMETALS)

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Table of contents (4 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. An Overview on Toxic Nanoparticles and Their Interactions with Microbial Cells

    • Prakash Gajapathi, Meyappan Vadivel, Anand Thirunavukarsou, Sudhakar Baluchamy, Anil K. Suresh
    Pages 1-13

  3. Analytical and Physical Characterization Techniques Employed to Assess Microbial Toxicity of Nanoparticles

    • Anil K. Suresh
    Pages 15-26

  4. Toxicity of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Bactericidal Activity and Stress Response

    • Anil K. Suresh
    Pages 27-38

  5. Influence of Surface Coatings on the Bactericidal Activity of Nanoparticles

    • Anil K. Suresh
    Pages 39-47
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About this book

This brief gives a concise overview of nanoparticles and their microbial toxicity. It introduces various nanoparticles that are considered lethal to microbial cells (bacteria, virus and fungus) placing an emphasis on metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. The synthesis procedures (physical, chemical, microbial) that are often employed in their fabrication are also outlined. The interaction of various nanoparticles with microbes is described with attention given to the role of additives in the form of solvents, surfactants, capping materials. Commonly used experimental and analytical techniques that are often used to evaluate and determine the toxicity of nanoparticles towards different microorganisms are presented and comparative assessments on the differences between these procedures are described. The brief ends by explaining the toxicity of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles to microorganisms.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India

    Anil K. Suresh

About the author

Dr. Anil K. Suresh, Ph.D. (Scientist D) is the holder of a Ramalingaswami fellowship and is currently based in the Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University in India.
He was previously a Staff Scientist at the City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA.

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