Encyclopedia of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering
Encyclopedia of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering

Author: Gary Wnek

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-05-28

Total Pages: 3145

ISBN-13: 1498761437

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Written by more than 400 subject experts representing diverse academic and applied domains, this multidisciplinary resource surveys the vanguard of biomaterials and biomedical engineering technologies utilizing biomaterials that lead to quality-of-life improvements. Building on traditional engineering principles, it serves to bridge advances in materials science, life sciences, nanotechnology, and cell biology to innovations in solving medical problems with applications in tissue engineering, prosthetics, drug delivery, biosensors, and medical devices. In nearly 300 entries, this four-volume Encyclopedia of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, Second Edition, covers: essential topics integral to tissue engineering research: bioreactors, scaffolding materials and fabrication, tissue mechanics, cellular interaction, and development of major tissues and organs being attempted by researchers worldwide; artificial lungs and muscles, bio-artificial livers, and corneal, dental, inner ear, and total hip implants; tissue engineering of blood vessels, heart valves, ligaments, microvascular networks, skeletal muscle, and skin; bone remodeling, bone cement, and bioabsorbable bone plates and screws; controlled drug delivery, insulin delivery, and transdermal and ocular implant-based drug delivery; endovascular stent grafts, vascular grafts, and xenografts; 3-D medical imaging, electrical impedance imaging, and intravascular ultrasound; biomedical, protein adsorption, and in vivo cardiovascular modeling; polymer foams, biofunctional and conductive polymers, and electroactive polymeric materials; blood–material interactions, the bone–implant interface, host reactions, and foreign body responses and much more.

Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering
Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering

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Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2018-09-01

Total Pages: 2069

ISBN-13: 0128051442

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Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering, Three Volume Set is a unique source for rapidly evolving updates on topics that are at the interface of the biological sciences and engineering. Biomaterials, biomedical devices and techniques play a significant role in improving the quality of health care in the developed world. The book covers an extensive range of topics related to biomedical engineering, including biomaterials, sensors, medical devices, imaging modalities and imaging processing. In addition, applications of biomedical engineering, advances in cardiology, drug delivery, gene therapy, orthopedics, ophthalmology, sensing and tissue engineering are explored. This important reference work serves many groups working at the interface of the biological sciences and engineering, including engineering students, biological science students, clinicians, and industrial researchers. Provides students with a concise description of the technologies at the interface of the biological sciences and engineering Covers all aspects of biomedical engineering, also incorporating perspectives from experts working within the domains of biomedicine, medical engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, and more Contains reputable, multidisciplinary content from domain experts Presents a ‘one-stop’ resource for access to information written by world-leading scholars in the field

Biomedical Engineering e-Mega Reference
Biomedical Engineering e-Mega Reference

Author: Buddy D. Ratner

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2009-03-23

Total Pages: 813

ISBN-13: 0123746477

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A one-stop Desk Reference, for Biomedical Engineers involved in the ever expanding and very fast moving area; this is a book that will not gather dust on the shelf. It brings together the essential professional reference content from leading international contributors in the biomedical engineering field. Material covers a broad range of topics including: Biomechanics and Biomaterials; Tissue Engineering; and Biosignal Processing * A fully searchable Mega Reference Ebook, providing all the essential material needed by Biomedical and Clinical Engineers on a day-to-day basis. * Fundamentals, key techniques, engineering best practice and rules-of-thumb together in one quick-reference. * Over 2,500 pages of reference material, including over 1,500 pages not included in the print edition

Biomedical Composites
Biomedical Composites

Author: J. Paulo Davim

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2013-11-27

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 3110267489

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Composite materials are engineered materials, made from two or more constituents with significantly different physical or chemical properties which remain separate on a macroscopic level within the finished structure. Due to their special mechanical and physical properties they have the potential to replace conventional materials in various fields such as the biomedical industry.

Biosurfaces
Biosurfaces

Author: Kantesh Balani

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-01-23

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 111895064X

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Ideal as a graduate textbook, this title is aimed at helping design effective biomaterials, taking into account the complex interactions that occur at the interface when a synthetic material is inserted into a living system. Surface reactivity, biochemistry, substrates, cleaning, preparation, and coatings are presented, with numerous case studies and applications throughout. Highlights include: Starts with concepts and works up to real-life applications such as implantable devices, medical devices, prosthetics, and drug delivery technology Addresses surface reactivity, requirements for surface coating, cleaning and preparation techniques, and characterization Discusses the biological response to coatings Addresses biomaterial-tissue interaction Incorporates nanomechanical properties and processing strategies

Biomaterials for Photocatalysis
Biomaterials for Photocatalysis

Author: Awais Ahmad

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2023-10-04

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 3110768747

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Biomaterials are advanced materials that garner interdisciplinary research. Wastewater pollution causes many adverse effects on human health and the environment. In order to rectify this, biomaterials and other nanomaterials have been utilized as photocatalysts against environmental waste. In this book, biomaterials are highlighted as a promising material for waste management, as biomaterials are cost-effective, eco-friendly and closer to nature.

Concise Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials
Concise Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials

Author: Munmaya Mishra

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-08-16

Total Pages: 1800

ISBN-13: 1351653032

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The Concise Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials presents new and selected content from the 11-volume Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials Encyclopedia. The carefully culled content includes groundbreaking work from the earlier published work as well as exclusive online material added since its publication in print. A diverse and global team of renowned scientists provide cutting edge information concerning polymers and polymeric biomaterials. Acknowledging the evolving nature of the field, the encyclopedia also features newly added content in areas such as tissue engineering, tissue repair and reconstruction, and biomimetic materials.

Nanoengineering of Biomaterials
Nanoengineering of Biomaterials

Author: Sougata Jana

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-12-10

Total Pages: 1063

ISBN-13: 3527832106

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In Nanoengineering of Biomaterials: Drug Delivery & Biomedical Applications untersucht ein Expertenteam von Chemikern in prägnanter Form die Synthese, Charakterisierung und Freisetzung von Wirkstoffmolekülen in vitro und in vivo, die pharmakokinetische Aktivität, pharmakodynamische Aktivität und die biomedizinischen Anwendungen verschiedener Arten von nanotechnologisch hergestellten Biomaterialien. Zudem werden die neuesten Entwicklungen in diesem Bereich anhand von aktuellen Materialien präsentiert. Dieses Werk ist eine Sammlung von wertvollen und leicht zugänglichen Referenzquellen für Forscher in der Materialchemie und verwandten Forschungsgebieten. Unter Verwendung eines funktionsorientierten Ansatzes werden organische und anorganische Ausgangsverbindungen zur Herstellung biologischer Systeme genutzt, die als Gerüste, Mizellen, Dendrimere und andere Verabreichungssysteme dienen. Nanoengineering of Biomaterials vermittelt aktuelle Erkenntnisse aus der Chemie und der Materialwissenschaft, die sich leicht auf biomedizinische Systeme übertragen lassen. Darüber hinaus bietet das Werk: * Eine gründliche Einführung in die Verabreichung von Therapeutika durch Alginat-Nanopartikel und Nanomaterialien auf Chitosan-Basis in biologischen Anwendungen * Eine umfassende Betrachtung von nanostrukturiertem Carrageen als Wirkstoffträger, Gellangummi-Nanopartikeln bei der Wirkstoffverabreichung und Guargummi-Nanopartikeln bei der Verabreichung bioaktiver Moleküle * Eine praktische Erörterung von proteinbasierten Nanopartikeln bei der Wirkstoffverabreichung, festen Lipid-Nanopartikeln als Wirkstoffträger und auf den pH-Wert reagierenden Nanopartikeln in der Therapie * Eine grundlegende Untersuchung von auf bestimmte Stimuli reagierenden Nanoträgern bei der gezielten Wirkstoffverabreichung Nanoengineering of Biomaterials: Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications ist nicht nur perfekt für Fachleute in der pharmazeutischen Chemie, Materialwissenschaft, Polymerchemie, den Biowissenschaften und der Medizinalchemie geeignet, sondern ist auch eine unverzichtbare Quelle für Biologen und Bioingenieure auf der Suche nach einem umfassenden Nachschlagewerk, das sich mit der Übertragbarkeit der Materialchemie und Nanotechnologie auf die Biomedizin beschäftigt.

Encyclopedia of Marine Biotechnology
Encyclopedia of Marine Biotechnology

Author: Se-Kwon Kim

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 3632

ISBN-13: 1119143799

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A keystone reference that presents both up-to-date research and the far-reaching applications of marine biotechnology Featuring contributions from 100 international experts in the field, this five-volume encyclopedia provides comprehensive coverage of topics in marine biotechnology. It starts with the history of the field and delivers a complete overview of marine biotechnology. It then offers information on marine organisms, bioprocess techniques, marine natural products, biomaterials, bioenergy, and algal biotechnology. The encyclopedia also covers marine food and biotechnology applications in areas such as pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Each topic in Encyclopedia of Marine Biotechnology is followed by 10-30 subtopics. The reference looks at algae cosmetics, drugs, and fertilizers; biodiversity; chitins and chitosans; aeroplysinin-1, toluquinol, astaxanthin, and fucoxanthin; and algal and fish genomics. It examines neuro-protective compounds from marine microorganisms; potential uses and medical management of neurotoxic phycotoxins; and the role of metagenomics in exploring marine microbiomes. Other sections fully explore marine microbiology, pharmaceutical development, seafood science, and the new biotechnology tools that are being used in the field today. One of the first encyclopedic books to cater to experts in marine biotechnology Brings together a diverse range of research on marine biotechnology to bridge the gap between scientific research and the industrial arena Offers clear explanations accompanied by color illustrations of the techniques and applications discussed Contains studies of the applications of marine biotechnology in the field of biomedical sciences Edited by an experienced author with contributions from internationally recognized experts from around the globe Encyclopedia of Marine Biotechnology is a must-have resource for researchers, scientists, and marine biologists in the industry, as well as for students at the postgraduate and graduate level. It will also benefit companies focusing on marine biotechnology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, and bioenergy.