Lipids in Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is a rapidly expanding field which includes fundamental nanoscale phenomena and processes, nanomaterials, nanoscale devices and systems, nanomanufacturing, and benefits and risks of nanotechnology. This book serves as a valuable reference and resource for those interested in the field of nanotechnology – from basic research to engineering aspects of nanoparticles. It covers thermodynamics to engineering aspects of nanoparticles or nanoemulsions; synthesis and applications of surface active lipids to food and cosmetics; and pharmaceutical applications to nanomedicine. Lipids in Nanotechnology will be useful to scholars, scientists, and technologists who are interested in the field of lipid nanotechnology. - Discusses an overview of the opportunities and challenges of lipids in nanotechnology - Presents applications of nanotechnology for use in drug delivery, nanomedicine, and pharmaceutical developments - Explores the potential for lipids to act as encapsulation agents or delivery vehicles of bioactive compounds