Handbook of Ionic Substituted Hydroxyapatites
Handbook of Ionic Substituted Hydroxyapatites

Author: Abdul Samad Khan

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2019-11-16

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 0081028350

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Handbook of Ionic Substituted Hydroxyapatites provides scientists and researchers with comprehensive information on the synthesis processes of hydroxyapatite, also explaining the application of substituted hydroxyapatite. The book's content is very structured and explanatory, starting with a detailed overview of biological apatite in bones and teeth, as well as a presentation of the analytical tools for hydroxyapatite. Bioceramics and the relative modern and emerging processing techniques are covered, as is 3-D printing, which has gained increasing importance within biomedical materials and in the use of hydroxyapatite in tissue engineering. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of using ionic substitutions in clinical application are presented. Students and researchers in disciplines, such as Material Science, Ceramics, and Bioengineering will find this book to be very helpful in their work. It will also be a valuable resource for practitioners and surgeons in orthopedics, perio/implantology and maxillo-facial disciplines, and professionals working in R&D in ceramics and pharmaceuticals. - Provides responses to the lack of scientific information about hydroxyapatites for biomedical applications - Solves researchers' issues regarding phase changes with respect to substituted ions and how these substitutions can alter/improve the properties of stoichiometric hydroxyapatite - Explains modern clinical applications and the effects of apatites within biomedical applications - Includes both the advantages and disadvantages of using ionic substitutions in clinical application

Advances in Sustainable Materials
Advances in Sustainable Materials

Author: Ajay Kumar

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2024-11-05

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 0443138486

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Advances in Sustainable Materials: Fundamentals, Modelling and Characterization provides a comprehensive review of recent technological developments and research accomplishments in this important field. The chapters cover characterization techniques, modeling of sustainable materials, the role of artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, nature-inspired algorithms, and optimization possibilities. Various computational and simulation approaches for maintaining the sustainability of materials are also covered in detail. In addition to the above, various case studies are also included on the application of sustainable materials in medical, environmental, production, mechanical, and civil engineering. This collection of state-of-the-art techniques, with an emphasis on using various analytical strategies, and computational and simulation approaches, as well as artificial intelligence will encourage researchers, as well as manufacturers to develop more innovative sustainable materials. - Covers various types of sustainable materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, biomaterials, biodegradable materials, smart materials, and functionally graded materials - Focuses on characterization, modeling, and applications of sustainable materials - Describes the outstanding properties of various classes of materials and their suitability for different types of industrial applications

Tissue Engineering Using Ceramics and Polymers
Tissue Engineering Using Ceramics and Polymers

Author: Aldo R. Boccaccini

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2021-10-27

Total Pages: 890

ISBN-13: 0128205792

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Tissue Engineering Using Ceramics and Polymers, Third Edition is a valuable reference tool for both academic researchers and scientists involved in biomaterials or tissue engineering, including the areas of bone and soft-tissue reconstruction, repair and organ regeneration. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, this book reviews the latest research and advances in this thriving area and how they can be used to develop treatments for disease states. New sections cover nanobiomaterials, drug delivery, advanced imaging and MRI for tissue engineering, and characterization of vascularized scaffolds. Technology and research in the field of tissue engineering has drastically increased within the last few years to the extent that almost every tissue and organ of the human body could potentially be regenerated with the aid of biomaterials. - Provides updated and new information on ceramic and polymer biomaterials for tissue engineering - Presents readers with systematic coverage of the processing, characterization and modeling of each material - Includes content that will be relevant to a range of readers, including biomedical engineers, materials scientists, and those interested in regenerative medicine

Advanced Ceramics for Versatile Interdisciplinary Applications
Advanced Ceramics for Versatile Interdisciplinary Applications

Author: Shiv Singh

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2022-02-23

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0323885659

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Advanced Ceramics for Versatile Interdisciplinary Applications describes recent progress in ceramic synthesis and their applications in areas of catalysis, lithium-ion batteries, microbial fuel cells, and biomedical applications. Advancements in ceramic syntheses, such as laser additive manufacturing technologies are also discussed, as are developments in magnetic-based, doped and piezoelectric ceramics and their applications. Other sections cover mixed ionic-electronic conducting ceramic membranes for electrochemical applications, ceramic separators for microbial fuel cells, ceramic polymer composites for lithium-ion batteries, and hybrid ceramic nanocomposites for catalysis applications. The use of metal and metal oxide nanostructures as antimicrobial agents offer a wide range of advantages, ranging from straightforward synthesis to less prone towards resistance development by microbes. Finally, the development of biocompatible ceramic materials, mechanical and chemical properties, and applications are discussed in detail. The book will be useful for new researchers, academics and postgraduate students all working in the area of ceramics and their potential applications. - Focuses on the optical and electrochemical properties of advanced ceramic materials and MXenes - Covers synthesis, characterization techniques and a diverse range of applications, including energy and biomaterials - Contains contributions from a diverse range of backgrounds across chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, medical science, environmental and industrial technology, biotechnology and biomedical engineering

Biomaterials in Endodontics
Biomaterials in Endodontics

Author: Zohaib Khurshid

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 0128217456

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Biomaterials in Endodontics offers an up-to-date overview of endodontic biomaterials and their applications in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. This book details the key biomaterials used in clinical endodontics and the benefits and challenges of using these materials, from root canal obturation materials to alloys for endodontic files and hand instruments. Chapters also offer a unique insight into the regenerative applications of endodontic biomaterials, such as the use of stem cells and growth factors for bone regeneration. Biomaterials in Endodontics is a useful resource for researchers working in biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine, and materials science with an interest in dentistry and bone regeneration. This book is also a helpful guide for endodontists, dentists, dental scientists, and clinicians with an interest in biomaterials for endodontics. - Details the latest innovations in materials used for endodontic procedures - Offers a unique insight into regenerative applications of endodontic biomaterials - Appeals to an interdisciplinary readership, combining materials science, regenerative medicine, and biomedical engineering approaches

The Impact of Nanoparticles on Agriculture and Soil
The Impact of Nanoparticles on Agriculture and Soil

Author: Nar Singh Chauhan

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-05-11

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 0323985653

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The Impact of Nanoparticles on Agriculture and Soil, part of the Nanomaterials-Plant Interaction series, contributes the most recent insights into understanding the cellular interactions of nanoparticles in an agricultural setting, focusing on current applications and means of evaluating future prospects. In order to ensure and improve the biosafety of nanoparticles, it is a primary concern to understand cellular bioprocess like nanomaterial's cellular uptake and their influence on cellular structural, functional and genetic components. This book addresses these and other important aspects in detail along with showcasing their applications in the area of agriculture. With an international team of authors, and experienced editors, this book will be valuable to those working to understand and advance nanoscience to benefit agricultural production and human and environmental welfare. In-depth knowledge of these bioprocess will enable researchers to engineer nanomaterials for enhanced biosafety. - Guides the assessment of nanomaterials' impact on agricultural and soil cellular metabolism and physiological characteristics - Provides in-depth insights into potential risks and hazards of nanoparticles - Builds a foundation for further research and development

Synthesis of Nanomaterials
Synthesis of Nanomaterials

Author: Felipe López-Saucedo

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

Published: 2023-05-25

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 9815136933

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Synthesis of Nanomaterials is a beginner’s guide to the synthesis and characterization of biomaterials for medical devices and implants. It presents 8 chapters explaining the use of biomaterials in medicine and pharmacology. The concepts are explained with the guidance of specialists who present the principal techniques and methods to obtain high-performance polymers and composite materials. Starting with an introduction to the subject, the book explains nanomaterials synthesis and progresses towards engineering applications. The chapters also cover modern biomaterials such as stimuli-responsive biomaterials, hydrogels, and self-healing materials. One chapter is dedicated to computational and theoretical techniques in biomedicine and a final chapter covering microencapsulation for advanced drug delivery rounds up the contents. Synthesis of Nanomaterials is a primary reference book for undergraduate and graduate students as well as professors involved in multidisciplinary research and teaching programs.

Inorganic Nanosystems
Inorganic Nanosystems

Author: Md Saquib Hasnain

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2023-03-23

Total Pages: 661

ISBN-13: 0323885780

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Inorganic Nanosystems: Theranostic Nanosystems, Volume Two examines the applications of nanotherapeutic systems and nanodiagnostics in relation to polymeric nanosystems. In the last decade, numerous biopolymers have been utilized to prepare polymeric nanosystems for therapeutic applications. These biopolymers include polylactic acid, polylactide-co-glycolide, polycaprolactone, acrylic polymers, cellulose and cellulose derivatives, alginates, chitosan, gellan gum, gelatin, albumin, chontroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, guar gum, gum Arabic, gum tragacanth, xanthan gum, and starches. Besides these biopolymers, grafted polymers are also being used as advanced polymeric materials to prepare many theranostic nanocarriers and nanoformulations. This book explores the array of polymeric nanosystems to understand therapeutic potentials. It will be useful to pharmaceutical scientists, including industrial pharmacists and analytical scientists, health care professionals, and regulatory scientists actively involved in the pharmaceutical product and process development of tailor-made polysaccharides in drug delivery applications. - Contains in-depth discussions of the inorganic nanosystems including high-quality graphics, flowcharts, and graphs for enhanced understanding - Reviews the literature on inorganic nanosystems while also suggesting new avenues - Includes contributions in all areas of inorganic nanosystems, providing a thorough and interdisciplinary work

Materials Development and Processing for Biomedical Applications
Materials Development and Processing for Biomedical Applications

Author: Savaş Kaya

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2022-04-05

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1000552705

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Materials Development and Processing for Biomedical Applications focuses on various methods of manufacturing, surface modifications, and advancements in biomedical applications. This book examines in detail about five different aspects including, materials properties, development, processing, surface coatings, future perspectives and fabrication of advanced biomedical devices. Fundamental aspects are discussed to better understand the processing of various biomedical materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, etc. A wide range of surface treatments are covered in this book that will be helpful for the readers to understand the importance of surface treatments and their future perspectives. Additional Features Include: Examines various properties of biomedical materials at the beginning in several chapters which will enrich the fundamental knowledge of the readers. Discusses advancements in various fields of biomedical applications. Provides a glimpse of characterization techniques for the evaluation of material properties. Addresses biocompatibility, biocorrosion, and tribocorrosion. This book explores new and novel strategies for the development of materials and their biomedical applications. It will serve as a comprehensive resource for both students and scientists working in materials and biomedical sciences.