Full Description
This book offers an in-depth exploration of biomaterials with a primary focus on recent developments. It begins by providing a comprehensive background on the basic principles of biomaterials, followed by the synthesis, properties, and performance of various biomaterials. Subsequent chapters discuss topics such as biocompatibility, the interaction of biomaterials with the human body, and the role of biomaterials in regenerative medicine. It also addresses the technological advancements in biomaterials, novel fabrication methods, and surface modification techniques backed by case studies.
Features:
• Presents the latest advancements in biomaterials, including novel fabrication methods, innovative materials, and groundbreaking applications in medical devices and regenerative medicine.
• Offers a holistic view of the biomaterials field, bridging various disciplines such as biology, chemistry, materials science, and medicine.
• Illustrates practical applications of biomaterials in tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, and medical imaging.
• Delves into the ethical, regulatory, and commercial dimensions of biomaterials.
• Includes detailed case studies on topics such as thermal properties, corrosion resistance, and industrial coatings.
This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students of bioengineering, biomaterials, and materials science.
Contents
Chapter 1. Appraisal of Several Ti-based Alloys Used for Medical Applications. Chapter 2. Contemporary Nanoscale Antibacterial Functionalization Strategies for Titanium Implant Materials for Bone and Joint Surgery. Chapter 3. Multifunctional biomaterials for the next generation of healthcare devices. Chapter 4. Printable PLA-based products functionalized for antimicrobial features and destined for biomedical applications. Chapter 5. Tailored Electrospun Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering: Recent Progress, Current Challenges and Future Trends. Chapter 6. Biodegradable magnesium alloys. Chapter 7. Methods of producing modern alloys for use in medicine. Chapter 8. Fabrication methods of scaffolds for hard bone regeneration: bioactive alumina through carbon sacrificial template. Chapter 9. Marine derived Biomaterials for Wound Healing. Chapter 10. Physical control of bacterial biofilms growth in microfluidic devices. Chapter 11. Recent Developments in Software Based Finite Element Modelling of Artificial Hip Implants. Chapter 12. Successful biomaterials in dental medicine for tissue regeneration. Chapter 13. Functionalized titanium metal implants. Chapter 14. Biologically Derived Hydroxyapatite and Its Composites for Bone Substitute and Coating Applications. Chapter 15. Scaffolds and composites for bone tissue engineering. Chapter 16. Bioprinting in regenerative medicine. Chapter 17. Present and Future of the Regulatory Framework Policies for Advanced Medical Biomaterials
