Full Description
Graphene-Based Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications thoroughly reviews the incorporation of graphene into polymer matrices for use in various biomedical applications. Fundamental principles and key aspects of graphene are introduced, including properties, methods of synthesis, and procedures for characterization. Readers are guided through a selection of polymer matrices, dispersion techniques, and fabrication processes to enhance the structural, mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics of graphene-polymer composites. A wide range of biomedical applications is assessed, including usage in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, biosensors, medical imaging contrast agents, and blood/brain interfaces, while also carefully considering key advantages and challenges.
Finally, translational and safety aspects are detailed, outlining requirements and expectations for biocompatibility assessments, safety considerations, and regulatory frameworks. This is a useful reference for researchers and academics in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and tissue engineering.
Contents
1. Introduction to graphene and polymer composites in biomedicine
2. Fundamentals of graphene synthesis and characterization techniques
3. Polymer matrix selection and properties in composite materials
4. Dispersion techniques for graphene in polymer matrices
5. Surface functionalization and biofunctionalization of graphene-polymer composites
6. Structural design and fabrication of graphene-polymer composites
7. Mechanical properties of graphene-polymer composites
8. Electrical conductivity and thermal properties of graphene-polymer composites
9. Biocompatibility assessment and biological interactions of graphene-polymer composites
10. Graphene-polymer composites in drug delivery
11. Graphene-polymer composites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
12. Graphene-based sensors and biosensors for biomedical monitoring
13. Graphene-polymer composites in biomedical imaging applications
14. Graphene-polymer composites in wound healing
15. Graphene-polymer composites in dental implants
16. Graphene-Polymer Composites in biomedical engineering
17. Graphene-polymer composites for neural interfaces and neuroprosthetics
18. Graphene-based antibacterial materials in biomedicine
19. Graphene-polymer composite for disease diagnostic and cancer therapy
20. Challenges and future directions in graphene-polymer composite development
21. Regulatory considerations and safety assessment of graphene-polymer composites
22. Commercialization and biomedical applications of graphene-polymer composites
