Biomedical micro- and nanorobots in disease treatment : design, preparation, and applications /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maochun (Author), Wan, Mimi (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH GmbH, [2023]
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Origin of Biomedical Micro- and Nanorobots
  • 1.2 A Long Journey
  • 1.3 Moment of Glory
  • 1.4 Three Laws
  • 1.5 Main Contents of this Book
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Definition and Classification
  • 2.1 Definition
  • 2.2 Classification
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Design and Preparation
  • 3.1 Substrate Selection
  • 3.1.1 Metal Materials
  • 3.1.2 Inorganic Materials
  • 3.1.3 Organic Materials
  • 3.1.4 Natural Materials
  • 3.1.5 Hybrid Materials
  • 3.2 Driving System
  • 3.2.1 Driving System Based on Biological Components
  • 3.2.2 Driving System Based on External Fields
  • 3.2.3 Driving System Based on Chemical Reactions
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Characterization
  • 4.1 Characterization of Motion
  • 4.1.1 In Aqueous Environment
  • 4.1.2 In Complex Environments In Vitro
  • 4.2 In Vivo Tracking Technologies
  • 4.2.1 Fluorescence Imaging Technology
  • 4.2.2 MRI Technology
  • 4.2.3 Radionuclide Imaging Technology
  • 4.2.4 Ultrasonic Imaging Technology
  • 4.2.5 Other Imaging Methods
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Biosafety
  • 5.1 Biosafety of Micro- and Nanorobot Substrate
  • 5.1.1 Material Composition
  • 5.1.2 Micro- and Nanoscale Influence
  • 5.1.3 Interaction with Physiological Environment In Vivo
  • 5.1.4 Ultimate Destiny
  • 5.1.5 Genotoxicity
  • 5.1.6 Research Method of Biosafety
  • 5.2 Biosafety of Driving System of Micro- and Nanorobots
  • 5.2.1 Biological Micro- and Nanorobots
  • 5.2.2 Physical Field-Driven Micro- and Nanorobots
  • 5.2.3 Chemical Reaction-Driven Micro- and Nanorobots
  • 5.3 Biosafety of Autonomous Motion Behavior of Micro- and Nanorobots
  • 5.4 Biosafety Evaluation Methods for Micro- and Nanorobots
  • References
  • Chapter 6 Autonomous Motion Behavior
  • 6.1 Autonomous Motion Mechanism
  • 6.1.1 Motion Mechanism of Biological Micro- and Nanorobots
  • 6.1.1.1 Bacteria
  • 6.1.1.2 Sperm
  • 6.1.1.3 Immune Cells
  • 6.1.2 Motion Mechanism of Physical Field-Driven Micro- and Nanorobots
  • 6.1.2.1 Magnetic Field-Driving Mode
  • 6.1.2.2 Photic Driving Mode
  • 6.1.2.3 Ultrasonic Field-Driving Mode
  • 6.1.3 Motion Mechanism of Chemical Reaction-Driven Micro- and Nanorobots
  • 6.1.3.1 Self-Electrophoresis Mode
  • 6.1.3.2 Self-Diffusiophoresis Mode
  • 6.1.3.3 Bubble Mode
  • 6.2 Trend Behavior Mechanism
  • 6.2.1 Magnetotactic System
  • 6.2.2 Phototactic System
  • 6.2.3 Chemotaxis System
  • 6.3 Motion Control
  • 6.3.1 Speed Control Mode
  • 6.3.2 Direction Control Mode
  • 6.3.3 Control of Start and Stop
  • References
  • Chapter 7 Functions
  • 7.1 Moving in Complex Physiological Environment
  • 7.2 Loading Power Source, Drug, or Imaging Agent
  • 7.3 Targeting Specific Cells or Physiological Tissues
  • 7.4 Promoting Cell Uptake and Improving Tissue Permeability
  • 7.5 Imaging Capability
  • 7.6 Information Interaction and Intelligent Decision