Description: Myconanotechnology and Application of Nanoparticles in Biology: Fundamental Concepts, Mechanism and Industrial Applications focuses on the emergence of myconanotechnology as a new science for the synthesis of nanoparticles using fungi and considering future applications and challenges. The book demonstrates why mycology should be regarded as a megascience: A subject requiring international collaboration to overcome barriers that need to be confronted in the interests of global security and human well-being. This reference provides a good source of knowledge and guidelines for advanced graduate students and will be of significant interest to scientists working on the basic issues surrounding applications of myconanotechnology.
Brief description: Dr. Iffat Zareen Ahmad is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, India. She has received her doctorate degree from University of Allahabad in the area of Biotechnology. Her area of expertise involves Plant, algal and fungal Biotechnology, natural products, nanoformulations and pharmacology. She has more than 85 publications in journal of repute and high impact factor. Sixteen students have been awarded with the doctoral degree under her supervision. She has been awarded with the prestigious research projects from the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and Life Sciences Research Board, Defence Research and Development Organization, India. She is in the panel of examiners of many National and International educational organizations. She has an instrumental role in organizing several programs under the aegis of Mission Shakti initiative by the government of UP, India.