Full Description
This book summarizes the effective reinforcement of scaffolds by means of different kinds of fibers and tubes to meet different needs in the context of tissue repair. It covers the fabrication of the reinforced scaffolds, the factors influencing their properties, and their applications for hard and soft tissue repair. Further, it presents a range of concrete examples, case studies and research frontiers, providing readers a better understanding of how the respective fibers or tubes influence the mechanical properties, biodegradability, biocompatibility and bioactivity of scaffolds, and how they fulfill specific medical requirements. As such, the book provides a valuable and informative resource for researchers, technicians and students in the fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Contents
Chapter 1. Overview of scaffolds reinforcement for tissue repair (Xiaoming Li).- Part I: FABRICATION AND MATERIAL PROPERTIES.- Chapter 2. The potential matrix and reinforcement material (Xiaoming Li).- Chapter 3. The mechanical properties of the scaffolds (Nicholas Dunne).- Chapter 4. The biodegradability of the scaffolds reinforced by fibers (Katerina E. Aifantis).- Chapter 5. The biocompatibility of the scaffolds reinforced by fibers (Yanfeng Luo).- Part II: TISSUE REPAIR APPLICATIONS.- Chapter 6. The potential tissues and their properties (Xiangdong Kong).- Chapter 7. Scaffolds reinforced by fibers (Xiaoming Li).- Chapter 8. Scaffolds reinforced by fibers or tubes (Bao-Qing Pei).
