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.

• Gives comprehensive coverage on myconanotechnology, including chapters with case studies and protocols
• Focuses on the emergence of myconanotechnology as a new science for the synthesis of nanoparticles by using fungi
• Carries out an in-depth and step-by-step description of knowledge on myco-nanotechnology, current research trends, opportunities and their involvement in modern society

1. Introduction: Myconanotechnology-Fundamentals and new perspectives2. Myconanotechnology: Synthesis, Manufacturing and Functionalization3. Myconanotechnology: Applications4. Myconanotechnology: Case Studies5. Myconanotechnology: Other Aspects6. Environmental Health and safety7. Commercialisation8. Regulation9. Myconanotechnology and Sustainable Development