Modeling of Microscale Transport in Biological Processes provides a compendium of recent advances in theoretical and computational modeling of biotransport phenomena at the microscale. The simulation strategies presented range from molecular to continuum models and consider both numerical and exact solution method approaches to coupled systems of equations. The biological processes covered in this book include digestion, molecular transport, microbial swimming, cilia mediated flow, microscale heat transfer, micro-vascular flow, vesicle dynamics, transport through bio-films and bio-membranes, and microscale growth dynamics. The book is written for an advanced academic research audience in the fields of engineering (encompassing biomedical, chemical, biological, mechanical, and electrical), biology and mathematics. Although written for, and by, expert researchers, each chapter provides a strong introductory section to ensure accessibility to readers at all levels. Features recent developments in theoretical and computational modeling for clinical researchers and engineersFurthers researcher understanding of fluid flow in biological media and focuses on biofluidics at the microscaleIncludes chapters expertly authored by internationally recognized authorities in the fundamental and applied fields that are associated with microscale transport in living media INDICE: Surgical Management of Glaucoma ImplantsOptimization of Mass Transport in Bioartificial Liver DevicesAnalytical Modeling of Kidney DialysisFlow optimization in heart valvesComputation fluid mechanics approach in the development of ventricular assist devicesThe use of CFD in tissue engineeringCFD modeling of a bifurcating coronary arteryUse of nanofluids for hyperthermia cancer treatmentModeling of retrograde flow in a crawling cellHuman eye response to thermal disturbancesTissue response to laser irradiationCFD modeling of aerosol deposition in a nasal cavityModeling of cryopreservationHeat-activated ion channels
- ISBN: 978-0-12-804595-4
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 516
- Fecha Publicación: 03/01/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés