This book covers the development of biotechnology based on carbon nanostructures, with a focus on nanotubes, addressing also fullerenes and amorphous carbons. The book is divided into 7 chapters, addressing tissue engineering, genetic engineering and therapy, as well as the environmental and health impacts of carbon nanostructures.

Presents applications of carbon nanostructures in therapy Special chapter on the environmental impact of carbon nanostructures Written by experts in the field Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Bone repair utilizing carbon nanotubes.- The use of single wall carbon nanotubes as a delivery system for siRNA.- Carbon nanotubes as a DNA delivery agent for generation of genetically modified mammals embryos.- Development of carbon nanotubes-based immunogens.- Fullerene-derivatives as therapeutic agents in respiratory system and neurodegenerative disorders.- Study of carbon nanostructures for soil fertility improvement.- Nanotoxicology of carbon-based nanomaterials.