Intro
Contents
1 Introduction to Nanotechnology
1.1 Nanotechnology-Historical Perspective
1.1.1 Pre-epoch of Nanotechnology
1.1.2 Modern Epoch of Nanotechnology
1.1.3 Recent-Epoch of Nanotechnology
1.2 Properties of Nanomaterials
1.3 Classification of Nanomaterials
1.3.1 Geometrical Classification of Nanomaterials
1.3.2 Classification According to the Chemical Composition
1.4 Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials
1.5 Conclusion
References
2 Biological Applications of Nanofluids: Antimicrobial Activity and Drug Delivery

2.1 Introduction and Background
2.1.1 Antimicrobial Applications
2.2 Antibacterial Activity of ZnO Nanofluids
2.2.1 Overview of the Effect of Size on the Antibacterial Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles
2.2.2 Overview of the Effect of Lattice Constant on the Antibacterial Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles
2.2.3 Overview of the Effect of Light on the Antibacterial Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles
2.3 Antimicrobial Mechanisms of ZnO Nanoparticles
2.4 Antibacterial Activity in Titanium Dioxide Nanofluids
2.5 Nanodrug Delivery
2.5.1 Preparation of Nanofluids for Drug Delivery

2.5.2 Hyperthermia Therapy
2.6 Conclusion
References
3 Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Nano-Drug Carriers
3.3 Nano-Drug Carriers to Treat Different Disease Conditions
3.3.1 Cancer
3.3.2 Microbial Diseases
3.3.3 Neurological Disorders
3.3.4 Liver Diseases
3.3.5 Cardiovascular Diseases
3.3.6 Lung Inflammation
3.4 Reproductive Healthcare
3.5 Conclusion
References
4 Nanotechnology in Virology
4.1 Viruses: The Obligate Parasites
4.1.1 Virus Structure and Classification
4.1.2 Techniques Used in the Diagnosis of Viral Diseases

4.1.3 Antiviral Treatment Strategies
4.2 Detection of Viruses Using Nanomaterials
4.2.1 Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)
4.2.2 Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs)
4.2.3 Copper Nanoparticles (CuNPs)
4.2.4 Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)
4.2.5 Quantum Dots (QD)
4.2.6 Other Nanomaterials
4.3 Antiviral Activity of Nanoparticles
4.4 Treatment/Prevention of Viral Infections with the Use of Nanomaterial
4.5 Conclusion
References
5 Nanomaterials for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
5.1 The Wound Healing Process
5.2 Wound Dressings
5.2.1 Traditional Wound Dressings

5.2.2 Modern Wound Dressings
5.2.3 Significance of Nanotechnological Approaches in Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
5.3 Application of Nanomaterials in Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
5.4 Conclusion
References
6 Applications of Nanotechnology in Dermatology
6.1 An Introduction to Nanodermatology
6.2 Skin, the Outer Covering of the Body
6.3 Nanoparticles as Diagnostic Tools
6.3.1 Quantum Dots in the Detection of Skin Cancers
6.3.2 Gold Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis of Melanoma
6.3.3 Carbon Nanotubes for the Diagnosis of Skin Infections