Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Organic Micro and Nanostructures
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Organic Micro and Nanostructures

Author: Alexandru Grumezescu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 617

ISBN-13: 0128184345

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Organic Micro- and Nanostructures provides an updated perspective on recent research regarding the use of organic particles in biomedical applications. The different types of organic micro- and nanostructures are discussed, as are innovative applications and new synthesis methods. As biomedical applications of organic micro- and nanostructures are very diverse and their impact on modern and future therapy, diagnosis and prophylaxis of diseases is huge, this book presents a timely resource on the topic. Users will find the latest information on cancer and gene therapy, diagnosis, drug delivery, green synthesis of nano- and microparticles, and much more. - Provides knowledge of the range of organic micro- and nanostructures available, enabling the reader to make optimal materials selection decisions - Presents detailed information on current and proposed applications of the latest biomedical materials - Places a strong emphasis on the characterization, production and use of organic nanoparticles in biomedicine, such as gene therapy, DNA interaction and cancer management

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Absorbable Polymers
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Absorbable Polymers

Author: Alexandru Grumezescu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 0128184167

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Absorbable Polymers provides a detailed and comprehensive review of recent progress in absorbable biopolymers and their impact on biomedical engineering. The book's main focus lies in their classification, processing, properties and performance, biocompatibility, and their applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery, bone repair and regenerative medicine. The most up-to-date methods used to obtain such polymers and how to improve their properties is discussed in detail. This book provides readers with a comprehensive and updated review of the latest research in the field of absorbable polymers for biomedical applications. - Provides knowledge of the range of absorbable polymers currently available, enabling the reader to make optimal materials selection decisions - Presents detailed information on current and proposed applications of the latest developments - Includes a strong emphasis on chemistry and physico-chemical characterization of these materials and their application in biomedical engineering

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Biopolymer Fibers
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Biopolymer Fibers

Author: Valentina Grumezescu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-03-20

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 0128168730

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Biopolymer Fibers discusses the use of biopolymer fibers in the development of biomedical applications. It provides a recent review of the main types of polymeric fibers and their impact in biomedicine and related fields. The development of different instruments, such as sensors, medical fibers, and textiles are discussed, along with how they greatly benefited by progress made in polymeric fibers. The book provides a comprehensive and updated reference on the latest research in the field of biopolymers and their composites in relation to medical applications. - Provides a valuable resource of recent scientific progress, highlighting the application and use of polymeric fibers in biomedical engineering that can be used by researchers, engineers and academics - Includes novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies in biopolymers by companies, biomedical industries, and other sectors - Features at least 50% of references from the last 2-3 years

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Nanobiomaterials in Tissue Engineering
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Nanobiomaterials in Tissue Engineering

Author: Alina Maria Holban

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-03-22

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 0128169109

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Nanobiomaterials in Tissue Engineering highlights the impact of novel bioactive materials in both current applications and their potential in the future progress of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Tissue engineering is a well investigated and challenging bio-medical field, with promising perspectives to improve and support the quality of life in diseased patients. This book brings together the latest research findings regarding the design and versatility of bioactive materials and their potential in tissue engineering. In addition, recent progress in soft and hard tissue engineering is presented within the chapters of the book. - Provides a valuable resource of recent scientific progress, highlighting the most well-known applications of bioactive materials in tissue engineering that can be used by researchers, engineers and academics - Includes novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies in composites by companies, biomedical industries, and in related sectors - Features at least 50% of references from the last 2-3 years

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Thermoset and Thermoplastic Polymers
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Thermoset and Thermoplastic Polymers

Author: Valentina Grumezescu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-03-21

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 0128168757

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Thermoset and Thermoplastic Polymers presents the newest and most interesting approaches to intelligent polymer engineering in both current and future progress in biomedical sciences. Particular emphasis is placed on the properties needed for each selected polymer and how to increase their biomedical potential in varying applications, such as drug delivery and tissue engineering. These materials are intended for use in diagnoses, therapy and prophylaxis, but are also relatable to other biomedical related applications, such as sensors. Recent developments and future perspectives regarding their use in biomedicine are discussed in detail, making this book an ideal source on the topic. - Highlights the most well-known applications of thermoset and thermoplastic polymers in biological and biomedical engineering - Presents novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies in materials for companies, those in biomedical industries, and others - Features at least 50% of references from the last 2-3 years

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Nanomaterials-based Drug Delivery
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Nanomaterials-based Drug Delivery

Author: Alina Maria Holban

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-03-20

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 0128169141

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Nanomaterials-Based Drug Delivery highlights the progress made in the field of nanostructures bioactive materials and their impact on efficient drug delivery towards personalized medicine. Drug delivery is a well investigated and challenging bio-medical field, with promising perspectives in medicine and engineering. This book brings together the latest research findings regarding nanostructured materials and their potential in designing highly efficient and personalized drug delivery systems. - Provides a valuable resource of recent scientific progress, highlighting the most well-known applications of nanostructures in drug delivery systems - Includes novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies in composites by companies, biomedical industries, and in related sectors - Features at least 50% of references from the last 2-3 years

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Bioactive Materials, Properties, and Applications
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Bioactive Materials, Properties, and Applications

Author: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 618

ISBN-13: 0128184329

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Bioactive Materials, Properties, and Applications introduces the reader to a broad range of the different types of bioactive materials used in biomedical engineering. All the main types of bioactive materials are discussed, with an emphasis placed on their synthesis, properties, performance, and potential for biomedical applications. Key chapters on modeling and surface modification and methods provide the step-by-step information needed by researchers. Important applications of bioactive materials, such as drug delivery, cancer therapy and clinical dentistry are also highlighted in detail. Final sections look at future perspectives for bioactive materials in biomedical engineering. - Provides a knowledge of the range of bioactive materials available, enabling the reader to make optimal materials selection decisions - Presents detailed information on current and proposed applications of the latest bioactive materials, thus empowering readers to design innovative products and processes - Covers methods and provides the detailed guidance needed by researchers to replicate key procedures and contribute to further research and discovery in this important field

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Hydrogels and Polymer-based Scaffolds
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Hydrogels and Polymer-based Scaffolds

Author: Alina Maria Holban

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-03-20

Total Pages: 565

ISBN-13: 0128169028

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Hydrogels and Polymer-Based Scaffolds discusses the use of a wide variety of hydrogels as bioactive scaffolds in regenerative medicine, including updates on innovative materials and their properties. Various types of currently investigated scaffolding materials and hydrogels are discussed, as is their future roles and applications, the main techniques for scaffold fabrication, and their characterization procedures. Readers will be able to use this book as a guide for the selection of the best materials for a specific application. - Provides a valuable resource of recent scientific progress, highlighting the most well-known applications of hydrogels as bioactive scaffolds in regenerative medicine - Includes novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies in biomaterials, and in related biomedical industries - Features at least 50% of references from the last 2-3 years

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Bioactive Materials for Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Gene Therapy
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Bioactive Materials for Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Gene Therapy

Author: Alexandru Grumezescu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 0128184361

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Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Bioactive Materials for Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Gene Therapy offers an up-to-date perspective on recent research findings regarding the application and use of these materials for disease treatment and prevention. Various types of currently investigated bioactive materials, including therapeutic nanostructures and antimicrobial hydrogels are discussed, as are their properties, impact and future role in therapeutic applications. The book will be extremely useful for new researchers who want to explore more information on the use of bioactive materials or for more experienced researchers who are interested in new trends and specific applications. - Provides knowledge on the range of bioactive materials available, enabling the reader to make optimal materials selection decisions - Contains detailed information on current and proposed applications of the latest bioactive materials to empower readers to design innovative products and processes - Presents a strong emphasis on chemistry and the physico-chemical characterization of these materials and their application in antimicrobial, anticancer and gene therapy