Fundamental Biomaterials: Polymers

Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-0-08-102194-1
Verlag: WOODHEAD PUB

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 472 g

Reihe: Woodhead Publishing Series in

Fundamental Biomaterials: Polymers provides current information on findings and developments of biopolymers and their conversion from base materials to medical devices. Chapters analyze the types of polymers and discuss a range of biomedical applications. It is the first title in a three volume set, with each reviewing the most important and commonly used classes of biomaterials and providing comprehensive information on classification, materials properties, behavior, biocompatibility and applications. The book concludes with essential information on wear, lifetime prediction and cytotoxicity of biomaterials.

This title will be of use to researchers and professionals in development stages, but will also help medical researchers understand and effectively communicate the requirements of a biomaterial for a specific application. Further, with the recent introduction of a number of interdisciplinary bio-related undergraduate and graduate programs, this book will be an appropriate reference volume for large number of students at undergraduate and post graduate levels.

Zielgruppe

<p>Materials scientists, biomedical engineers, chemists working in the field of soft-matter, biomaterials and stem cells for tissue engineering</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thomas, Sabu

Balakrishnan, Preetha

Sreekala, M. S.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Polymeric Biomaterials: state of the art and new challenges 2. Polysaccharides as Biomaterials (Cellulose Chitin and chitosan Starch based Biodegradable polymers) 3. Natural Rubber as biomaterials 4. Silicon Rubber as biomaterials 5. Synthetic biodegradable polymers for biomedical application 6. Polymeric Nanoparticles for Targeted Delivery of Bioactive Agents and Drugs 7. Evolution of Current and Future Concepts of Biocompatibility Testing 8. Polymer-Based Colloidal Aggregates as a New Class of Drug Delivery Systems 9. Plasma Polymerization and Plasma Modification of Surfaces for Biomaterials Applications 10. Smart polymers as Biomaterials 11. Polymeric biomaterials for organ regeneration 12. Polymeric Micelles as Pharmaceutical Carriers. Polymeric Vesicles 13. Natural Polymers as Components of Blends for Biomedical Applications 14. Biodegradable Polymeric Composite Scaffolds to Regenerate Bone Tissue 15. Textile Based Biomaterials for Surgical Applications 16. Polymeric Micro and Nanoparticles as Drug Carriers 17. Polymers Scaffolds 18. Synthetic Polymeric Membranes: Classification, Preparation, Structure and Transport Mechanisms 19. Physicochemical Characteristics of Biopolymers 20. In Vivo Biocompatibility Studies: Perspectives on the Evaluation of Biomedical Polymer Biocompatibility 21. Applications of Synthetic Polymeric Biomaterials in Medicine and Biotechnology 22. Engineering polymers for heart valve replants and for artificial hip joints 23. Wear and fatigue behaviour of polymeric biomaterials 24. Life cycle analysis of polymeric biomaterials 25. Cytotoxicity of polymeric materials

Über Autor(innen)

Thomas, Sabu
Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.

Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.

Sreekala, M. S.
Dr. M. S. Sreekala is a Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Sciences. She is also serving as the Director of the School of Polymer Science and Technology and Joint Director of the School of Nanoscience and Technology and International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala, India.

Balakrishnan, Preetha
Preetha Balakrishnan is Principal Scientist at ADSO Naturals Private Limited, Banglore, Karnataka, India. Her area of interest is Polymer Science incorporating Nano materials, and topic of research is Starch based nanocomposites at IIUCNN, M.G. University, Kottayam, in the group of Prof. Sabu Thomas.