Basic concepts and processing of nanostructures materials Nanomaterials: Synthesis, physicochemical characterization, and biopharmaceutical applications One-dimensional (1D) nanomaterials: Nanorods and nanowires; nanoscale processing Carbon-based nanostructures and nanomaterials Fabrication of nanostructures by physical techniques Liposomal nanostructures: Properties and applications Quantum dots: A brief introduction Magnetic nanoparticles Nanoscale self-assembly Nanocellulose and its composite films: Applications, properties, preparation methods, and limitations Nanostructures for biomedical devices Nanostructures for humidity sensing and photocatalytic applications Nanostructures for antimicrobial therapy Nanocomposites of polymer matrices: Nanoscale processing Hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures in proton exchange membranes for fuel cells Nanostructured hydroxyapatite biomaterial as gas sensor Processing strategies of chitosan-built nano-hydrogel as smart drug carriers Ultradeformable liposomal nanostructures: Role in transdermal delivery of therapeutics

Explains major nanoscale processing techniques, outlining in which situations each should be used Discuses a range of nanomaterial classes, including nanobiomaterials, polymeric nanomaterials, optical nanomaterials and magnetic nanomaterials Explores the challenges of using certain processing techniques for certain classes of nanomaterial