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Handbook of Polymers in Medicine combines core concepts and
advanced research on polymers, providing a better understanding of
this class of materials in medicine. The book covers all aspects of
medical polymers from characteristics and biocompatibility, to the
diverse array of applications in medicine. Chapters cover an
introduction to polymers in medicine and the challenges associated
with biocompatibility in human tissue, polyurethane and
supramolecular polymers and their specific applications in
medicine, from tissue regeneration to orthopedic surgery and cancer
therapeutics. This book offers an interdisciplinary approach that
will appeal to researchers in a range of disciplines, including
biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, pharmacology
and translational medicine. The book will also make a useful
reference for clinicians and those in medical fields who are
interested in materials for medical applications, as well as
R&D groups involved in medical device design.
Principles of Biomaterials Encapsulation: Volume Two provides an
expansive and in-depth resource covering the key principles,
biomaterials, techniques and applications of encapsulation in
translational medicine. The book details the various biomaterials
available for encapsulation, including polymers, natural and
synthetic biomaterials, porous materials, and more. The advantages
and disadvantages of conventional and contemporary biomaterials for
encapsulations are reviewed, along with advice on the most
effective materials for both shell and core. The final part of the
book describes a broad range of applications in regenerative
medicine, uniquely bringing encapsulation into the worlds of
translational medicine and tissue engineering. This book enables
readers to learn about the pros and cons of different biomaterials
for encapsulation, as well as how they can be utilized in many
bodily systems and tissues, such as the respiratory, digestive,
endocrine and cardiovascular systems. Written and edited by
well-versed materials scientists with extensive clinical,
biomedical and regenerative medicine experience, this book offers a
deeply interdisciplinary look at encapsulation in translational
medicine.
Principles of Human Organs-on-Chips covers all aspects of
microfluidic organ-on-a-chip systems, from fabrication to
application and commercialization. Organ-on-a-chip models are
created to mimic the structural, microenvironmental and
physiological functions of human organs, providing the potential to
bypass some cell and animal testing methods. This is a useful
platform with widespread applications, frequently in drug screening
and pathological studies. This book offers a comprehensive and
authoritative reference on microfluidic organs-on-chips, spanning
all key aspects from fabrication methods, cell culture systems and
cell-based analysis, to dedicated chapters on specific tissue types
and their associated organ-on-a-chip models, as well as their use
as disease models, drug screening platforms and more. Principles of
Human Organs-on-Chips helps materials scientists and biomedical
engineers to better understand the specific requirements and
challenges in the design and fabrication of organ-on-a-chip
devices. This book also bridges the knowledge gap between medical
device design and subsequent clinical applications, allowing
medical professionals to easily learn about related engineering
concepts and techniques.
Principles of Biomaterials Encapsulation: Volume One, provides an
expansive and in-depth resource covering the key principles,
biomaterials, strategies and techniques for encapsulation. Volume
One begins with an introduction to encapsulation, with subsequent
chapters dedicated to a broad range of encapsulation principles and
techniques, including spray chilling and cooling, microemulsion,
polymerization, extrusion, cell microencapsulation and much more.
This book methodically details each technique, assessing the
advantages and disadvantages of each, allowing the reader to make
an informed decision when using encapsulation in their research.
Principles of Biomaterials Encapsulation: Volume One enables
readers to learn about the various strategies and techniques
available for encapsulation of a wide selection of biomedical
substrates, such as drugs, cells, hormones, growth factors and so
on. Written and edited by well-versed materials scientists with
extensive clinical, biomedical and regenerative medicine
experience, this book offers a deeply interdisciplinary look at
encapsulation in translational medicine. As such, this book will
provide a useful resource to a broad readership, including those
working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering,
regenerative and translational medicine, pharmacology, chemical
engineering and nutritional science.
Biomaterials for Angiogenesis and Vasculogenesis covers the
application of materials designed to encourage new blood vessel
formation. Angiogenesis and vasculogenesis play an important role
in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine research by
promoting vascular networks inside engineered tissues and thereby
increasing tissue healing and regeneration. However, researchers
are faced with the challenge of finding suitable materials for
improving angiogenesis and vascular formation in assays. This book
reviews a broad range of biomaterials for the promotion of blood
vessel genesis, from polymers and bioactive glass, to nanomaterial
scaffolds and 3D angiogenic constructs. In addition, the book
covers a variety of applications for biomaterials in tissue repair
and regeneration, including cardiovascular regeneration, liver
tissue engineering and much more. It will serve as a detailed
reference for researchers in academia and industry, working in the
fields of biomedical science and engineering, materials science,
regenerative medicine and translational medicine.
Fundamentals and Emerging Applications of Polyaniline presents
in-depth coverage of synthetic routes, characterization tools,
experimental procedures, and the preparation of PANI-based
materials for advanced applications. Sections examine the various
synthetic routes available for the polymerization of aniline,
covering both conventional methods and new approaches, specific
PANI-based materials, and their potential applications. Users will
be able to understand how to use these methods in areas such as
electromagnetic interference shielding, rechargeable batteries,
light emitting diodes, super capacitors, anti-static packaging and
coatings, photonics, biomedical applications, chemical and
biochemical sensors. This is a highly valuable source of
information for researchers, scientists and graduate students in
polymer science, polymer composites, polymer chemistry,
nanotechnology, physics and materials science.
Metal-Organic Frameworks for Biomedical Applications is a
comprehensive, authoritative reference that offers a substantial
and complete treatment of published results that have yet to be
critically reviewed. It offers a summary of current research and
provides in-depth understanding of the role of metal-organic
frameworks in biomedical engineering. The title consists of
twenty-two chapters presented by leading international researchers
in the field. Chapters are arranged by target-application in
biomedical engineering, allowing medical and pharmaceutic
specialists to translate current materials and engineering science
on metal-organic frameworks into their work.
Handbook of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Volume Two provides a
comprehensive and authoritative review on recent advancements in
the application and use of composite scaffolds in tissue
engineering. Chapters focus on specific tissue/organ (mostly on the
structure and anatomy), the materials used for treatment, natural
composite scaffolds, synthetic composite scaffolds, fabrication
techniques, innovative materials and approaches for scaffolds
preparation, host response to the scaffolds, challenges and future
perspectives, and more. Bringing all the information together in
one major reference, the authors systematically review and
summarize recent research findings, thus providing an in-depth
understanding of scaffold use in different body systems.
Handbook of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Volume One, provides a
comprehensive and authoritative review on recent advancements in
the application and use of composite scaffolds in tissue
engineering. Chapters focus on specific tissue/organ (mostly on the
structure and anatomy), the materials used for treatment, natural
composite scaffolds, synthetic composite scaffolds, fabrication
techniques, innovative materials and approaches for scaffolds
preparation, host response to the scaffolds, challenges and future
perspectives, and more. Bringing all the information together in
one major reference, the authors systematically review and
summarize recent research findings, thus providing an in-depth
understanding of scaffold use in different body systems.
Advanced Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications presents
novel techniques for the preparation and characterization of
functionalized polymers, enabling researchers, scientists and
engineers to understand and utilize their enhanced functionality in
a range of cutting-edge biomedical applications.
Handbook of Biomaterials Biocompatibility is a systematic reference
on host response to different biomaterials, taking into account
their physical, mechanical and chemical properties. The book
reviews recent progress in the design and study of biomaterials
biocompatibility, along with current understanding on how to
control immune system response. Sections provide the fundamental
theories and challenges of biomaterials biocompatibility, the role
of different biomaterials physicochemical surface properties on
cell responses, cell responses to different physicochemical
properties of polymers, ceramics, metals, carbons and
nanomaterials, and biomaterials in different tissues, such as the
cardiac, nervous system, cartilage and bone. This resource will be
suitable for those working in the fields of materials science,
regenerative engineering, medicine, medical devices and
nanotechnology.
Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Advanced Drug Delivery explores the
latest advances in the applications of nanoengineered biomaterials
in drug delivery systems. The book covers a wide range of
biomaterials and nanotechnology techniques that have been used for
the delivery of different biological molecules and drugs in the
human body. It is an important resource for biomaterials scientists
and engineers working in biomedicine and those wanting to learn
more on how nanoengineered biomaterials are being used to enhance
drug delivery for a variety of diseases. Nanoengineered
biomaterials have enhanced properties that make them more effective
than conventional biomaterials as both drug delivery agents, and in
the creation of new drug delivery systems. As nanoengineering
becomes more cost-effective, nanoengineered biomaterials have
become more widely used within biomedicine.
Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine showcases the
advances that have taken place in recent years as an increasing
number of nanoengineered biomaterials have been targeted to various
organ tissues. The book systematically explores how nanoengineered
biomaterials are used in different aspects of regenerative
medicine, including bone regeneration, brain tissue reconstruction
and kidney repair. It is a valuable reference resource for
scientists working in biomaterials science who want to learn more
about how nanoengineered materials are practically applied in
regenerative medicine. Nanoengineered biomaterials have gained
particular focus due to their many advantages over conventional
techniques for tissue repair. As a wide range of biomaterials and
nanotechnology techniques have been examined for the regeneration
of tissues, this book highlights the discussions and advancements
made.
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