Description
Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery covers a wide range of inorganic biomaterial types and their properties, from traditional materials like ceramics, metallics, and bioglasses to novel composites and nano-engineered inorganic biomaterials. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemical engineering, and clinical science.- Comprehensively covers all key inorganic biomaterial classes for drug delivery, providing a one-stop-shop for readers- Considers both traditional inorganics and novel nanobiomaterials, offering a balanced approach- Written by a global team of experts from a range of related fields, offering a diverse, interdisciplinary guide to inorganic biomaterials for drug delivery
Table of Contents
1. Introduction of inorganic biomaterials2. Carbon nanotubes in drug delivery3. Carbon dots in drug delivery4. Silver nanoparticles in drug delivery5. Iron nanoparticles in drug delivery6. Use of platinum in drug delivery7. Use of titanium dioxide in drug delivery8. Iron oxides in drug delivery9. Use of hydroxyapatite for drug delivery applications10. Tricalcium phosphates in drug delivery11. Calcium sulfate used in drug delivery12. Nanophase ceramics-based systems used in drug delivery13. Bioglass ceramics-based drug delivery systems14. Metal-doped ceramics in drug delivery15. Calcium silicate in drug delivery16. Mesoporous silica in drug delivery17. Use of colloidal silica in drug delivery18. Montmorillonite in drug delivery19. Bentonite in drug delivery20. Kaolinite in drug delivery21. Zeolites in drug delivery22. Halloysite in drug delivery
