xxi, 237 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Contents
Bioinspired nanocomposites for orthopedic applications / Huinan Liu and Thomas J. Webster -- Nanomaterials for better orthopedics / Ganesan Balasundaram -- Anodization : a promising nano-modification technique for titanium for orthopedic applications / Chang Yao and Thomas J. Webster -- Bio-inspired carbon nano-structures : orthopedic applications / Dongwoo Khang -- Applications of nanotechnology/nanomaterials in the nervous system / Peishan Liu-Snyder -- Vascular nano stents / Karen M. Haberstroh -- Nanoparticles : determining toxicity / Ezharul Hoque Chowdhury and Toshihiro Akaike -- Nanoparticles : effects on human health and the environment / Myung-Haing Cho and Jin-Kyu Lee
Summary
Nanotechnology is an emerging and exciting area in the field of implants. In each case, increased tissue regeneration has been observed for bone, cartilage, vascular, bladder, and central/peripheral nervous system tissues. This book highlights the potential of nanophase materials to improve hard and soft tissue applications
