Microbial Nanobiotechnology: Principles and Applications (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials)

✍ Scribed by Agbaje Lateef (editor), Evariste Bosco Gueguim-Kana (editor), Nandita Dasgupta (editor), Shivendu Ranjan (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 429
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This edited book serves as a vital resource on the contributions of microorganisms to advances in nanotechnology, establishing their applications in diverse areas of biomedicine, environment, biocatalysis, food and nutrition, and renewable energy. It documents the impacts of microorganisms in nanotechnology leading to further developments in microbial nanobiotechnology. This book appeals to researchers and scholars of microbiology, biochemistry and nanotechnology.

✦ Table of Contents

Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Microbial Nanobiotechnology: The Melting Pot of Microbiology, Microbial Technology and Nanotechnology
1 Introduction
2 Microbiology as a Discipline: Basic and Applied Concepts in Microbiology
3 Microbial Technology: An Overview
4 Nanotechnology: An Overview
5 The Confluence: Microbial Nanobiotechnology
6 What Are on Offer? Microbial Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Control of Microbes and Applications in Different Areas of Sub-disciplines of Microbiology
7 Challenges in Microbial Nanobiotechnology
8 Ways Out
8.1 Curriculum Development
8.2 Manpower Development and Training via Workshops and Short Training
8.3 Interdisciplinary Research and International Collaboration
9 Future Trends
10 Conclusion
References
Characterization Techniques in Nanotechnology: The State of the Art
1 Spectroscopy
1.1 UV-vis Absorption Spectroscopy
1.2 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
1.3 Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy
1.4 Photoluminescence Spectroscopy
1.5 X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Technique
1.6 Raman Spectroscopy
1.7 Dynamic Light Scattering
1.8 X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
2 Microscopy
2.1 Scanning Electron Microscopy
2.2 Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy
2.3 Transmission Electron Microscopy
2.4 High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy
2.5 Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy
2.6 Atomic Force Microscopy
2.7 Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
2.8 Magnetic Force Microscopy
3 Other Characterization Techniques
3.1 Mechanical Characterization
3.2 Electrical Characterization
3.3 Thermal Characterization
4 Conclusion
References
Precision Microbial Nanobiosynthesis: Knowledge, Issues, and Potentiality for the In Vivo Tuning of Microbial Nanomaterials
1 Introduction
2 Microbiological Aspects in Nanobiosynthesis: Isolation, Screening, and Culture Conditions of Useful Microorganisms
2.1 Nanobiosynthesis by Extremophiles
2.2 The Influence of Cultural Conditions on Microbial Nanobiosynthesis
3 The Biochemistry Behind Microbial Nanobiosynthesis
4 Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology: From a Deeper Knowledge in Microbial Nanobiosynthesis to the Construction of Microbial ‘Nanofactories’
4.1 Microbial Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles by Mutant and Engineered Cells
4.2 Microbial Synthesis of Magnetosomes, Frustules, Nanowires, and Nanocellulose
5 Conclusion
References
Current Advances in Fungal Nanobiotechnology: Mycofabrication and Applications
1 Introduction
2 Myconanotechnology
3 Current Advances on Green Mycosynthesis NPs
4 Mechanisms of Mycosynthesis of NPs
5 Factors That Affect Mycosynthesis of NPs
6 Characterization of NPs Synthesized by Fungi
7 Applications of Mycosynthesized NPs
7.1 Myconanotechnology in Agriculture Sector
7.2 Myconanotechnology and Wastewater Treatment
7.3 Myconanotechnology and Bioremediation
7.4 Myconanotechnology and Textile Industry
7.5 Myconanotechnology in Food Industry
7.6 Myconanotechnology in Biomedical Applications
8 Conclusion
References
Environmental Nanobiotechnology: Microbial-Mediated Nanoparticles for Sustainable Environment
1 Introduction
2 The Need for Environmental Sustainability
3 Nanomaterials and Microbial Synthesis Procedures
4 Environmental Applications of Microbial Biosynthesized NPs
4.1 Applications of Microbial Nanoparticles in Bioremediation
4.2 Application of Microbial-Synthesized NPs in Bio-Sensing
4.3 Application of Microbial-Synthesized NPs in Wastes Recycling
4.4 Application of Biogenic NPs as Nanocatalysts
4.5 Application of Biogenic NPs in Renewable Energy Production
5 Applications of Microbial Nanoparticles in Agriculture
5.1 Smart Nanofertilizers
5.2 Microbial Nano-Pest Control Agents
6 Conclusion and Future Perspective
References
Nanotechnology in Bioprocess Development: Applications of Nanoparticles in the Generation of Biofuels
1 Introduction
2 The Use of Nanotechnology in Biofuel Production
2.1 Biodiesel Production
2.2 Bioethanol Production
2.3 Biohydrogen Production
2.4 Biogas Production
3 Nanoparticles as Immobilization Matrix for Biofuel Production
4 Present Challenges and Future Perspectives on Biofuel Production
5 Conclusion
References
Microbial Enzymes in Nanotechnology and Fabrication of Nanozymes: A Perspective
1 Introduction
2 Microbial Enzymes: Sources, Nature and Production
2.1 Sources and Nature of Microbial Enzymes
2.2 Production of Microbial Enzymes
2.3 Applications of Microbial Enzymes in the Synthesis of Nanomterials
2.4 Biosynthetic Mechanism of Microbial Enzymes in the Nanomaterials Fabrication
2.5 Some Enzyme-Mediated Biosynthesized Nanomaterials
3 Nanozymes: Synthesis and Applications
3.1 Fabrication of Nanozymes and Their Enzyme-Like Activities
4 Future Prospects and Conclusion
References
Microalgal Nanobiotechnology and Its Applications—A Brief Overview
1 Introduction
2 Microalgae in Biotechnology
3 Nanoparticles
4 Algal Nanobiotechnology
4.1 Phycosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs)
4.2 Phycosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)
4.3 Others Nanoparticles
5 Conclusion
References
Mushroom Nanobiotechnology: Concepts, Developments and Potentials
1 Mushrooms at a Glance
2 Nanotechnology and Nanobiotechnology
3 Mushrooms in Nanobiotechnology
4 Biosynthesis of Novel Metal Nanoparticles by Mushrooms
4.1 Mushroom-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) and Their Applications
4.2 Mushroom-Mediated Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs) and Their Applications
4.3 Mushroom-Mediated Selenium Nanoparticles (SeNPs) and Their Applications
4.4 Mushroom-Mediated Cadmium Sulphide Nanoparticles (CdSNPs) and Their Applications
4.5 Mushroom-Mediated ZnNPs, FeNPs and Other Metal Nanoparticles with Their Applications
5 Mechanism of Mushroom-Mediated Nanoparticles Synthesis
6 Factors Affecting Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles
6.1 Influence of PH
6.2 Effect of Temperature
6.3 Effect of Pressure
6.4 Effect of Incubation Time
6.5 Other Factors Affecting Mushroom-Mediated Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles
7 Challenges of Mushroom Nanobiotechnology
8 Mushroom Nanobiotechnology: Current and Future Prospects
9 Safety Evaluation of Nanoparticles
10 Conclusion
References
Microbial-Mediated Nanoparticles for Sustainable Environment: Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Applications
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Searching Approach
3 Green Chemistry and Ecospheric Sustainability
4 Microbes Mediated Green NPs
5 Characterization of Biomimetic NPs
6 Silver: A Nano-biotechnological Tool for Eco-detoxification
6.1 Nano-photocatalytic Potential
6.2 Antimicrobial Potential
7 Conclusions and Future Prospects
References
Beneficial Microbes as Novel Microbial Cell Factories in Nanobiotechnology: Potentials in Nanomedicine
1 Introduction
2 Roles of Beneficial Microbes in Food Materials
3 Synergy Between Microbes and Metals
4 Bio-inspired Synthesis of Nanoparticles Using Beneficial Microbes
5 Medical Importance of Nanotechnology in the Treatment of Some Debilitating Diseases: Potential Contributions from Beneficial Microbes
5.1 Alzheimer’s Disease
5.2 Parkinson’s Disease
5.3 Cancer
6 Conclusions and Future Prospects
References
Applications of Microbe-Based Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Present State and Future Challenges
1 Introduction
2 Biological Production of Nanoparticles
2.1 Mechanisms of Synthesis of Nanoparticles from Microorganisms
2.2 Nanoparticle Synthesis Using Bacteria
2.3 Nanoparticle Synthesis Using Fungi
2.4 Nanoparticle Synthesis Using Algae
2.5 Nanoparticle Synthesis Using Actinomycetes
3 Microbial Nano-biological Control Agents in Agriculture
3.1 NPs as Antimicrobials
3.2 Microbial Nano-biosensor
3.3 Microbial Nanopesticides
3.4 Plant Growth Promoters
3.5 Microbial Nanobiofertilizer
4 Current Challenges
5 Future Prospects
6 Conclusion
References
Microbial Nanobiotechnology in Nanocatalysis: Degradation of Pollutants and Sensing Applications
1 Introduction
2 Degradation of Pollutants
2.1 Degradation of Industrial Dyes
2.2 Degradation of 4-Nitrophenol
2.3 Degradation of Chlorinated Aromatic Compounds
3 Removal of Heavy Metals Ions
4 Additional Catalytic Applications
5 Sensing Applications
6 Challenges/future Prospects of Microbial-Synthesized NPs in Environmental Applications
7 Conclusion
References
Application of Microbial-Synthesized Nanoparticles in Food Industries
1 Introduction
2 Microbial Synthesis of Nanoparticles
2.1 Bacterial Synthesis
2.2 Fungal Synthesis
2.3 Algal Synthesis
2.4 Synthesis from Cyanobacteria
3 Applications of Nanoparticles in Food Industries
3.1 Food Processing
3.2 Food Packaging
3.3 Smart Food Packaging Systems
4 Conclusion
References