| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Biomedical Materials for Multi-Functional Applications |
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Biomedical Materials for Multi-Functional Applications
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| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction to Biomedical Materials -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.1.1 Overview of Biomaterials -- 1.1.2 Historical Background -- 1.1.3 Types of Biomaterials -- 1.1.4 Applications of Biomaterials -- 1.1.5 Importance of Multifunctional Therapeutics -- 1.1.6 Examples of Multifunctional Biomedical Materials -- 1.1.7 Scope of the Book -- 1.1.8 Summary -- Points to Remember -- References -- 2 Fundamentals of Biomaterials -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Properties of Biomaterials |
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2.1.2 Classification of Biomaterials -- 2.1.3 Biocompatibility and Bioresponse -- 2.1.4 Surface Modification Techniques -- 2.1.5 Biomaterials Characterization -- 2.1.6 Future Trends in Biomaterials -- 2.1.7 Summary -- Points to Remember -- References -- 3 Biodegradable Biomaterials -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.1.1 Types of Biodegradable Biomaterials -- 3.1.2 Biodegradation Mechanisms -- 3.1.3 Fabrication Techniques -- 3.1.4 Properties of Biodegradable Biomaterials -- 3.1.5 Applications in Biomedical Engineering -- 3.1.6 Environmental Impact and Sustainability -- 3.1.7 Emerging Technologies |
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3.1.8 Case Studies and Success Stories -- 3.2 Summary -- Points to Remember -- References -- 4 Nanomaterials in Biomedicine -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Historical Development and Importance in Biomedicine -- 4.1.2 Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery -- 4.1.3 Nanomaterials for Imaging Applications -- 4.1.4 Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering -- 4.1.5 Nano Biomaterials for Cancer Therapy -- 4.1.6 Nanotechnology in Diagnosis and Biosensing -- 4.1.7 Regulatory and Ethical Considerations -- 4.1.8 Emerging Trends in Nanomedicine -- 4.2 Summary -- Points to Remember -- References -- 5 Bioactive Polymers |
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5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Historical Development and Importance of Bioactive Polymers -- 5.1.2 Fundamentals of Polymer Chemistry -- 5.1.3 Biological Interactions with Polymers -- 5.1.4 Design and Synthesis of Bioactive Polymers -- 5.1.5 Bioactive Polymer Materials -- 5.1.6 Applications of Bioactive Polymers -- 5.1.7 Characterization Techniques for Bioactive Polymers -- 5.1.8 Case Studies -- 5.1.9 Current Challenges -- 5.2 Summary -- Points to Remember -- References -- 6 Scaffold Design in Tissue Engineering -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.1.1 Basic Principles of Tissue Engineering |
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6.1.2 Importance of Scaffold Design in Tissue Engineering -- 6.1.3 Principles of Scaffold Design -- 6.1.4 Scaffold Materials and Structures -- 6.1.5 Fabrication Techniques for Scaffold Production -- 6.1.6 Surface Modification of Scaffolds -- 6.1.7 Characterization Methods for Scaffold Evaluation -- 6.1.8 Applications of Scaffold Design in Tissue Engineering -- 6.1.9 Challenges in Scaffold Design -- 6.2 Summary -- Points to Remember -- References -- 7 3D Printing in Biomedicine -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.1.1 Historical Development -- 7.1.2 Fundamentals of 3D Bioprinting |
| Summary |
"Handbook on Biomaterials for Medical Applications: Fundamentals" is a critical monograph that merges advanced technological insights with practical applications in biomedical materials science. It navigates through the intricate blend of theoretical knowledge and real-world medical practices, highlighting the significant roles these materials play in enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Addressing the interdisciplinary nature of the field, the book incorporates perspectives from chemistry, biology, engineering, and clinical medicine. This comprehensive guide covers novel biomaterials, advanced drug delivery systems, innovative tissue engineering, and the emerging field of theranostics, providing a holistic view of how these elements drive medical advancements. This book can be a valuable reference for scholars, researchers, and healthcare practitioners. Its text is richly illustrated with diagrams and tables, facilitating both the understanding and application of complex concepts. With an educational narrative accessible to both experts and beginners, the monograph encourages a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the transformative potential of multifunctional biomedical materials. It invites readers to explore the confluence of materials science and therapeutic innovation, setting the stage for future breakthroughs in medical science and therapy. It can also be prescribed as a textbook for various graduate and undergraduate courses like tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, nanomedicine, biomedical engineering and biomaterials science and engineering |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 6, 2024) |
| Subject |
Biomedical materials -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kaushik, Swati, author
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Taxak, Vinod Bala, author
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| ISBN |
9789819748181 |
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9819748186 |
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