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Taylor & Francis Ltd Biomaterialsa Nano Approach 2010 Edition by Seeram Ramakrishna
There are several well-known books on the market that cover biomaterials in a general way, but none provide adequate focus on the future of and potential for actual uses of emerging nanontechnology in this burgeoning field.Biomaterials: A Nano Approach is written from a multi-disciplinary point of view that integrates aspects of materials science and engineering, nanotechnology, bioengineering, and biosciences. The book fills a glaring void in the literature by providing a comprehensive discussion of biomaterials and a scientifically plausible extrapolation of likely scenarios in which nanotechnology could play a significant role. The authors introduce and examine basic concepts, processing methodologies, and techniques involved in the preparation and characterization of nanobiomaterials that are specific to biomedical applications. A Self-Contained Book Illustrating Past, Present, and Future Trends in BiomaterialsSpanning from the historical development of biomaterials to cutting-edge advances in the field, the text describes how basic concepts in nanotechnology are applied to the processing of novel nanobiomaterials, including nanostructured metals and alloys. With its illustrative examples and presentation of applications, this text offers a solid framework for understanding present and future trends of biomaterials in human healthcare systems. It is an ideal companion resource for students, researchers, and industrial scientists who specialize in biomaterials and nanobiomaterials. Overview of BiomaterialsIntroductionBiomaterials: From Then to NowImpact of BiomaterialsCharacteristics of BiomaterialsClassification of BiomaterialsSurface Modification of BiomaterialsRecent Trends in BiomaterialsSummaryGlossaryReferencesBasics of Human BiologyIntroductionStructure and Function of the Human BodyChemical LevelCellular LevelTissue LevelOrgan LevelSystem LevelGlossaryReferencesFurther ReadingDegradation and Corrosion of BiomaterialsIntroductionSurface PropertiesDegradation of BiomaterialsCorrosion of BiomaterialsMethods of Corrosion TestingBiocompatibility of ImplantsCase StudySummaryGlossaryReferencesFurther ReadingFailure and Tribology of BiomaterialsIntroductionDeformation MechanicsDeformation Analysis of BiomaterialsFracture MechanicsClassification of FractureBrittle to Ductile Transition of BiomaterialsFracture ToughnessToughness Analysis of BiomaterialsFatigue MechanicsFatigue Analysis of BiomaterialsTribologyTribological Analysis of BiomaterialsCase StudySummaryGlossaryReferencesFurther ReadingNanoscale PhenomenaIntroductionNanoscale PhenomenaProcessing of Nanostructured MaterialsCharacterization TechniquesEnvironmental and Safety Aspects of NanomaterialsSummaryGlossaryReferencesFurther ReadingMetallic BiomaterialsIntroductionMetallic BiomaterialsNanostructured Metallic ImplantsCase StudySummaryGlossaryReferencesCeramic BiomaterialsIntroductionBioceramicsNanostructured BioceramicsSynthesis and Characterization of Nano BioceramicsCase StudySummaryGlossaryReferencesPolymeric BiomaterialsIntroductionPolymers as BiomaterialsClassification of Polymeric BiomaterialsNaturally Derived PolymersSynthetic PolymersPolymeric NanobiomaterialsProcessing of Polymer Nanofibers: Current ScenariosElectrospun Polymer Nanofibrous ScaffoldsBiomedical Applications of Polymer NanofibersSummaryGlossaryReferencesComposite BiomaterialsIntroductionClassification of Composite BiomaterialsBiological Responses to Composite BiomaterialsBiomedical Applications of Composite BiomaterialsEvolution of Nanocomposite BiomaterialsNanocomposites: A New Class of NanobiomaterialsConventional NanocompositesBiomimetic NanocompositesTissue-Engineered NanocompositesNanocomposites for Growth Factor DeliverySummaryGlossaryReferencesNanobiomaterials for Tissue RegenerationIntroductionConcept of Tissue EngineeringThe Promise of Stem CellsNanobiomaterials: A New Generation Scaffolding MaterialCharacteristics of a ScaffoldTypes of Scaffolding MaterialsScaffold Designing using NanobiomaterialsTissue-Engineered Ceramic NanobiomaterialsTissue-Engineered Polymeric NanobiomaterialsPatterning of Biomaterials for Cell EngineeringTissue-Engineered Products: The Artificial Skin and CartilageCase StudySummaryGlossaryReferencesIndex