Wang X., Guo W., Hu Y., Wu J., Wei H. Nanozymes: Next Wave of Artificial Enzymes

SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science, 2016. – 134 p. – ISBN10: 366253066XProvides a broad portrait of nanozymes in the context of artificial enzyme research
Covers various nanomaterials with enzyme mimicking properties, from carbon-based and metal-based nanomaterials to metal oxide-based nanomaterials and other nanomaterials
Introduces various applications of nanozymes, from biosensing and cancer diagnostics to tissue engineering and therapeutics
Discusses the current challenges and further directions of nanozymes
Incudes a wealth of color illustrations and tables
This book describes the fundamental concepts, the latest developments and the outlook of the field of nanozymes (i.e., the catalytic nanomaterials with enzymatic characteristics). As one of today’s most exciting fields, nanozyme research lies at the interface of chemistry, biology, materials science and nanotechnology. Each of the book’s six chapters explores advances in nanozymes. Following an introduction to the rise of nanozymes research in the course of research on natural enzymes and artificial enzymes in Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 5 discuss different nanomaterials used to mimic various natural enzymes, from carbon-based and metal-based nanomaterials to metal oxide-based nanomaterials and other nanomaterials. In each of these chapters, the nanomaterials’ enzyme mimetic activities, catalytic mechanisms and key applications are covered. In closing, Chapter 6 addresses the current challenges and outlines further directions for nanozymes. Presenting extensive information on nanozymes and supplemented with a wealth of color illustrations and tables, the book offers an ideal guide for readers from disparate areas, including analytical chemistry, materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnology, biomedical and clinical engineering, environmental science and engineering, green chemistry, and novel catalysis.
Topics
Nanotechnology
Catalysis
Biomedical Engineering
Analytical ChemistryIntroduction to Nanozymes
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Nanozymes
Metal-Based Nanomaterials for Nanozymes
Metal Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Nanozymes
Other Nanomaterials for Nanozymes
Challenges and Perspectives