Engineering Materials: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Emerging Applications

Etafo, Nelson Oshogwue

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the development, testing, and medical applications of photoluminescent materials. It covers key material classes—such as quantum dots, organic fluorophores, and lanthanide-doped nanoparticles—and explores how their light emission properties can be tailored for medical use. Readers will find in-depth discussions on biocompatibility strategies, targeted drug delivery with light-triggered release mechanisms, in vivo imaging for real-time therapeutic monitoring, and advanced diagnostic techniques like biosensors and fluorescence assays. The book also delves into photoluminescence-based therapies, including antibacterial treatments, photoimmunotherapy, and cancer phototherapy, offering researchers and practitioners the tools to develop safe and effective next-generation medical technologies.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2025-04-29

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031887307

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-88731-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 389