This volume presents an illuminating analysis of the ways in which normalization processes and practices operate in a welfare state in an age of neoliberalism. This informative book problematizes the meaning of the phrase ‘normalization processes and practices’ that for an Anglophone audience may smack of functionalism. The historical context of the deliberate adoption of normalization processes and practices in Sweden in the post-World War II era was in the first instance an expression of the inclusivity designed to decrease inequalities and to achieve social justice. However all the contributors to this volume show very clearly how notions of normalcy of normalization in a neoliberal time operate not only to create an integrating and equalizing context but also and much more critically to exclude certain groups of people and produce a structural inequality that in recent years has been discussed under the term of ‘utanförskap’ or outsiderhood.

Critiquing these interventions the contributors to this volume show how diverse groups of people - immigrants families considered 'at risk' by social services pregnant women young girls - are variously the objects of context-specific normalization processes and practices that make any resistance to such interventions difficult if not impossible. What people 'normally do' cloaks that 'normal doing' with a fog of invisibilization that suffocates any form of protest. Normalization thus takes on specific forms of repression in particular circumstances for instance through the ethnocentric imposition of norms of behaviour on migrants where that ethnocentricity is neither made evident nor acknowledged. This system of normalization also operates in schools resulting in the reproduction of inequalities and discrimination from an early age. In such normalization processes 'the normal' or 'the usual' becomes a means for reinterpreting structural inequalities in terms of individual choice and for displacing the responsibilities for change onto those positioned as outsiders. The individual chapters highlight how the operations of normalizing processes work to obscure their functioning thus making any critique of both the underlying assumptions and their operationalization almost impossible.

Nanobiotechnology is the application of nanotechnology in biological fields. Nanobiotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that currently engages researchers in conventional as well as advanced avenues of engineering and natural sciences.The recent developments in nanobiotechnology have impacted various socio-economic sectors including medical agriculture food textile and other industries. Although the integration of nanomaterials with biology has led to the development of diagnostic devices contrast agents analytical tools therapy and drug-delivery vehicles bionanotechnology research is still in its infancy. The full potential of developments in this field have yet to be realized.

This book discusses various nano-engineered materials or nanocarriers that are used in different situations. It presents 8 chapters that cover the application of nanobiomaterials in environmental remediation nanofertilisers nanobiotics against antimicrobial resistance nanobiosensors in pathogen detection and nanotoxicity assessments. Each chapter is structured into easy-to-read sections that explain fundamental and applied concepts of nanobiomaterials. Readers will gain a current view of the biotechnological application of modern nanomaterials and nanoparticles. The book is intended to be a primer for students and researchers in agriculture biotechnology and biomedical engineering courses.

This reference reviews the reported literature on new approaches of nanocomposite material preparation and their applications in the development of physical chemical electrochemical biological fluorescence and colorimetric sensors. Sensor nanomaterials have been extensively used to amplify signals in the detection of a range of chemicals including toxic gases biochemical nutrients ions explosives pesticides and drugs to name a few. 14 chapter contributions highlight state-of-the-art sensors in recent years by outlining the synthesis role and progress of nanocomposite materials in fabricating flexible and multifunctional sensing platforms in sensor technologies.

Chapters first introduce the reader to nanocomposite materials and their role in making a wide array of sensors including metal-organic graphene-based and polymeric sensors. The chapters then progress into applications of sensors for the detection of chemicals such as blood glucose heavy metal and other toxic ions hydrazine humidity and explosive. Each chapter explains the required materials for electrodes and material components for a specific sensor platform with additional information about sample collection threshold values and perspectives where appropriate.

The book is intended as a compilation of knowledge for designing novel nanocomposite materials to be used as sensing platforms in sensor technologies. It serves as an informative resource for a broad range of readers including graduates and post-graduates Ph. D. scholars faculty members and professionals working in the area of material science the healthcare industry biological sciences medical sciences and environmental sciences.

Nanoelectronics Devices: Design Materials and Applications provides information about the progress of nanomaterial and nanoelectronic devices and their applications in diverse fields (including semiconductor electronics biomedical engineering energy production and agriculture). The book is divided into two parts. The editors have included a blend of basic and advanced information with references to current research. The book is intended as an update for researchers and industry professionals in the field of electronics and nanotechnology. It can also serve as a reference book for students taking advanced courses in electronics and technology. The editors have included MCQs for evaluating the readers’ understanding of the topics covered in the book. Topics Covered in Part 2 include applications of nanoelectronics for different devices and materials. - Photonic crystal waveguide geometry - 8kW to 80kW power grids with simple energy storage systems - Two-dimensional material and based heterojunctions like MoS2 /graphene MoS2 /CNT and MoS2 /WS2 - 5G communication material - Wearable devices like electronic skin intelligent wound bandages tattoo-based electrochemical sensors - PEDOT: PSS-based EEG - New materials for medicine

Nanotechnology is a diverse science that has brought about new applications in fields such as colloidal science device physics and supra molecular chemistry. This volume gives an overview of the development of nanomaterial applications in energy and power generation medicine and healthcare water purification biotechnology electronics sporting goods environmental issues military defense and textile/fabric industries. The text also explains the fundamentals of polymer nanocomposites and their industrial applications. Other chapters cover semiconductor applications of nanomaterials nanomaterial synthesis characterization of nanocomposites and uses of nanofillers. Readers will also find notes on the DFT study of II-VI semiconducting nano-clusters.

This volume is intended to be an introductory reference for students and researchers undertaking advanced courses in materials science and engineering giving readers a glimpse into the fascinating world of nanotechnology.

Nanomaterials in Biological Milieu: Biomedical Applications and Environmental Sustainability offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic interactions between nanomaterials and biomolecules within biological systems. These interactions at the bio-nano interface critically influence the behavior stability and functionality of both nanomaterials and biological components determining their ultimate fate and application potential.

This volume begins by detailing current state-of-the-art techniques for the synthesis and fabrication of nanomaterials including advances in green synthesis approaches tailored for healthcare applications. Subsequent chapters examine the biomedical relevance of nanomaterials in disease diagnosis therapeutics and regenerative medicine with focused discussions on tuberculosis treatment cancer therapy and the integration of nanotechnology with stem cell research. Further chapters review cutting-edge developments in epigenetic nanotechnology and the integration of artificial intelligence for early disease detection and targeted therapy.

In addition to biomedical applications the volume addresses the role of nanomaterials in environmental sustainability. Topics such as heavy metal adsorption using plant-based lignin nanoparticles and bioremediation strategies employing nanomaterials are thoroughly reviewed.

Authored by experts across microbiology cancer biology pharmaceutical sciences nanotechnology plant biotechnology and environmental sciences this book presents an interdisciplinary perspective on emerging nanotechnological innovations. It serves as a valuable reference for readers engaged in biomedical research nanoscience and environmental management.

Nanomaterials Metamaterials and Smart Materials: Synthesis and Characterization explores the science and technology behind nanomaterials metamaterials and smart materials focusing on their synthesis characterization and applications. It bridges fundamental concepts with cutting-edge research covering material classification size-dependent properties fabrication challenges and real-world applications in energy healthcare and electronics. Societal and ethical considerations are also discussed providing a well-rounded perspective on material advancements.

Key Features:

- Comprehensive Coverage: Explores nanomaterials metamaterials and smart materials from foundational principles to advanced applications.

- Practical Learning Tools: Includes prerequisite concepts video resources and end-of-chapter problems for self-assessment.

- Interdisciplinary Approach: Connects physics chemistry and engineering to real-world applications.

- Extensive References: Provides citations for further exploration and deeper learning.

The development of a vector for the delivery of therapeutic drugs in a controlled and targeted fashion is still a major challenge in the treatment of many diseases. The conventional application of drugs may lead to many limitations including poor distribution limited effectiveness lack of selectivity and dose dependent toxicity. An efficient drug delivery system can address these problems. Recent nanotechnology advancements in the biomedical field have the potential to meet these challenges in developing drug delivery systems. Nanomaterials are changing the biomedical platform in terms of disease diagnosis treatment and prevention. Nanomaterials aided drug delivery provides an advantage by enhancing aqueous solubility that leads to improved bioavailability increased resistance time in the body decreased side effects by targeting drugs to the specific location reduced dose dependent toxicity and protection of drugs from early release.

In this volume the contributors have compiled reports of recent studies illustrating the promising nanomaterials that can work as drug carriers that can navigate conventional physiological barriers. A detailed account of several types of nanomaterials including polymeric nanoparticles liposomes dendrimers micelles carbon nanomaterials magnetic nanoparticles solid lipid-based nanoparticles silica nanomaterials and hydrogels for drug delivery is provided in separate chapters. The contributors also present a discussion on clinical aspects of ongoing research with insights towards future prospects of specific nanotechnologies. The book is an informative resource for scholars who seek updates in nanomedicine with reference to nanomaterials used in drug delivery systems.

Nanomedicinal Approaches Towards Cardiovascular Disease summarizes information about nanotechnology that is used in the diagnosis and regenerative treatment of heart diseases. Chapters in this reference introduce the reader to the basics of cardiac nanomedicine and cardiac regeneration before moving to advanced topics such as nanomedicine in cardiovascular diagnosis imaging and therapeutics.

Key Features

- 13 chapters that cover nanotechnological aspects of cardiovascular diseases contributed by expert scholars

- Simple reader-friendly text suitable for readers of all academic levels

- Covers introductory topics of nanomedicine regenerative medicine in cardiovascular disease cardiovascular diagnosis and therapeutics

- Covers advanced topics such as cardiovascular nanotheranositics cardiac reprogramming biomimetics drug delivery systems and smart nanomaterials

- Includes a chapter on ethical implications in cardiovascular nanomedicine

- Includes bibliographic references for each chapter

Nanomedicinal Approaches Towards Cardiovascular Disease is a simple. informative reference on cardiovascular nanomedicine for scholars healthcare professionals and nanotechnology enthusiasts alike which provides holistic knowledge on the subject in a single volume.

Nanomedicine is a rapidly expanding field because of its benefits over conventional drug delivery technology as it offers site-specific and target-oriented delivery of therapeutic agents. Nanoparticles and Nanocarriers Based Pharmaceutical Preparation presents a structured summary of recent advances and discoveries in nanomedicine and nanocarrier-based drug delivery. The book covers several key topics in a very simple and easy to understand language. Readers will be familiarized with many types of nanocarriers that have been developed over the past decade the pharmaceutical formulations composed of organic and inorganic materials as well as their clinical benefits. Chapters are written with the help of authoritative sources of knowledge with the goal of building a foundational understanding of novel drug delivery systems. Since the subject matter is interdisciplinary it will be of interest to students teachers and researchers in a broad range of fields including pharmaceutical sciences nanotechnology biomedical engineering and material sciences.