Zirconia Nanomaterials Synthesis and Biomedical Application

Nanomaterials for the Ufe Sciences Vol. 2 Nanostructured Oxides Edited by Challa S. S. R. Kumar Copyright 2009 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH Co. KGaA, Weinheim ISBN 978-3-527-321524) 

The chapter incorporates a comprehensive overview of the synthesis and use of zirconia nanomaterials in the Hfe sciences today. First, an overview is provided of the synthetic schemes for nanoparticles and anisotropic nanostructures, with the most frequently used strategies being discussed, together with examples. In general, the syntheses are described with no specific application in mind rather, the discussion will center on synthetic approaches for nanomaterials used in biomedical applications, or which may be further processed to materials capable of use in the life sciences. 

FinaUy, a concise summary is provided of the syntheHc strategies towards zirconia nanoparticles and their applications in the Hfe sciences, as well as an outlook of anticipated future trends in this area. Despite their unobtrusive-almost hesitant-introduction into the biomedical field, these materials can expect a bright future, most Hkely leading to completely novel applications. There are, however, many chaUenges to face and risks to overcome  

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Gamweitner, G. Zirconia nanomaterials Synthesis and biomedical application. In Nanomaterials for the Life Sciences Vol. 2 Nanostructured Oxides (Ed. C. Kumar), 2009, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim (Germany). 

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