Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Thermoset and Thermoplastic Polymers

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 othersFeatures at least 50% of references from the last 2-3 years INDICE: 1. Introduction in thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers2. Surface modifications of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers3. Laser surface modification of thermoplastics as a method to improve their biological performance4. Light Mediated Thermoset Polymers5. Thermoset Bioactive metal-polymer composites for medical applications6. Epoxy Composites in Biomedical Engineering7. Polyethylene and polypropylene matrix composites for biomedical applications8. Polymethacrylates9. Thermoset poly methacrylate based materials for dental applications10. Maleic anhydride copolymers as a base for neoglycoconjugate synthesis11. Particulate systems of PLA and its copolymers12. Poly Lactide (PLA): Polymer Revolutionizing the Biomedical Field13. Poly(Propylene Fumarate)-based Biocomposites for Tissue Engineering Applications 14. Diblock and Triblock Copolymers of Polylactide and Polyglycolide for Drug Delivery15. Analysis of Polyolefyns for Medical Use16. Application of Polymethyl methacrylate, Acrylic and Silicone in Ophthalmology

• ISBN: 978-0-12-816874-5
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 510
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés