6.4 Routes of Entry of Nanoparticles into Biological System 6.5 Rationale for Studying Nanoparticles–Protein Interactions 6.6 Formation of Protein Corona 6.7 Nanoparticles‐Induced Structural Changes in Proteins 6.8 Factors Influencing Corona Formation 6.9 Interaction of Nanoparticles with Cells and Their Uptake 6.10 Pleiotrophic Effect of Nanoparticles 6.11 Analytical Methods to Study Nanoparticles–Protein Interaction Questions and Answers References
12 7 Interaction Effects of Nanoparticles with Microorganisms Employed in the Remediation of Nitrogen‐Rich Wastewater Objectives 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Bacterial Nitrification Process 7.3 Effect of NPs on Denitrifying Bacteria 7.4 Impact of Nanoparticles on Nitrogen Removal 7.5 Conclusion Take Home Message Questions and Answers Acknowledgements References
13 8 Silver‐Based Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Activity Objectives 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Historical Background of Silver 8.3 Synthesis Procedures of Silver Nanoparticles 8.4 Biological Application of Silver Nanoparticles 8.5 Bacterial Infection and Antibiotic Resistance 8.6 Nanosilver for Antibacterial Therapy 8.7 Influence of Size and Shape of Silver Nanoparticles as Antibacterial Agents 8.8 Nanosilver and Its Mechanism of Action for Antibacterial Therapy 8.9 Application of Silver Nanoparticle in Commercial Products 8.10 Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles 8.11 Future Prospective and Challenges 8.12 Conclusion Take Home Message Questions and Answers Acknowledgments References
14 9 Microbial Gold Nanoparticles and Their Biomedical Applications Objectives 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Microbial Gold Nanoparticles Synthesis 9.3 Applications of Microbial Gold Nanoparticles 9.4 Conclusion Acknowledgements Take Home Message Questions and Answers References
15 10 Nano‐Bio Interactions and Their Practical Implications in Agriculture 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Engineered Nanomaterials and Agriculture 10.3 Summary References
16 11 Biogeochemical Interactions of Bioreduced Uranium Nanoparticles 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Coupled Biogeochemical Mechanisms and Interactions of U in the Subsurface 11.3 Biogenic Uraninite Precipitation and Its Nanoparticulate Forms 11.4 Re‐oxidation and Stability of Bioreduced Uranium 11.5 Summary and Conclusions Questions and Answers References
17 12 Characterization and Quantification of Mobile Bioreduced Uranium Phases 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Characterization of Biogenic U(IV) 12.3 Quantification of Mobile Bioreduced U(IV) Nanoparticles 12.4 Summary and Conclusions Questions and Answers References
18 Index
19 End