Full Description
Graphene-Based Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications offers an in-depth exploration of how graphene can be integrated into polymer matrices to advance biomedical technologies. The book begins by introducing readers to the essential properties of graphene, its synthesis methods, and approaches to characterization. It then delves into the critical choices involved in selecting appropriate polymer matrices and dispersion techniques, followed by detailed guidance on fabrication processes. By focusing on ways to optimize the structural, mechanical, electrical, and thermal features of graphene-polymer composites, this resource helps readers understand how these materials can address current challenges in the biomedical field.
In addition to its technical coverage, the book thoroughly assesses diverse biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, biosensors, medical imaging, and blood-brain interfaces. It carefully examines both the benefits and potential limitations associated with these composites. The text also discusses crucial translational aspects, including biocompatibility assessments, safety considerations, and regulatory requirements.
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
