Emerging Research Trends in Medical Textiles

2015
ISBN: 978-981-287-507-5
Verlag: Springer Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 323 Seiten, Book, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 678 g

Reihe: Textile Science and Clothing Technology

This book provides a comprehensive review of the significant researches reported during the recent years in the field of medical textiles. It also highlights the use of new types of fibres in developing medical textile products and their promising role in the respective areas of application. Considerable developments have taken place in the development of medical textiles for varied applications.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gokarneshan, N.

Anitha Rachel, D.

Rajendran, V.

Lavanya, B.

Ghoshal, Arundhathi

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Wound Dressings from Nano Fibre Matrix of Calcium Alginate/PVA Blend.- Membrane Coated Cotton Wound Dressings.- PLA Knitted Scaffold.- Non Woven Scaffolds for Improved Cell Growth.- Phosphorylated Cotton Chronic Wound Dressing.- New Orthopaedic Support Material.- Studies on PET Implants for Long Term Durability.- Ammonia Plasma Treatment of Viscose Wound Dressings.- Tencel /Gelatin Composite Wound Dressing.- Smart Shape Memory Fabric – Biological Evaluation.- Textile Heart Valve Prosthesis – Influence of Fabric Parameters on Durability.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. N. Gokarneshan obtained his doctorate in the year 2008 from ANNA UNIVERSITY, Chennai. He is the author of 6 text books and a monograph. To his credit he has more than 80 articles in various leading journals, out of which 8 are critical reviews in emerging areas. He is also peer reviewer in a number of leading scientific journals in the world. He has teaching experience spanning over 15 years, and is currently Head at the NIFT TEA college of knitwear fashion, Tirupur, India. Besides, he has also worked with the textile industries for over 9 years in the areas of R & D and quality assurance. He is recipient of a number of awards for his contributions in the field.