Nanotechnology is expected to bring revolutionary changes in a variety of fields. This volume describes nanoparticles and their biomedical applications, and covers metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, rare earth based nanoparticles and graphene oxide nanoparticles. It elaborates on a number of biomedical applications, including therapeutic applications. It addresses the topic of green synthesis, in view of increasing health and environmental concerns.

Ashutosh Kumar Shukla obtained his B.Sc., M.Sc. and D. Phil. degrees from the University of Allahabad. He has been a university educator and researcher for more than 17 years and is currently an Associate Professor of Physics at Ewing Christian College, Prayagraj, a constituent institution of the University of Allahabad. Dr. Shukla has successfully completed numerous research projects and published several edited volumes in collaboration with prominent experts.