New Functional Biomaterials for Medicine and Healthcare

New Functional Biomaterials for Medicine and Healthcare provides a concise summary of the latest developments in key types of biomaterials. The book begins with an overview of the use of biomaterials in contemporary healthcare and the process of developing novel biomaterials; the key issues and challenges associated with the design of complex implantable systems are also highlighted. The book then reviews the main materials used in functional biomaterials, particularly their properties and applications. Individual chapters focus on both natural and synthetic polymers, metallic biomaterials, and bio-inert and bioactive ceramics. Advances in processing technologies and our understanding of materials and their properties have made it possible for scientists and engineers to develop more sophisticated biomaterials with more targeted functionality. New Functional Biomaterials for Medicine and Healthcare provides an ideal one-volume summary of this important field that represents essential reading for scientists, engineers, and clinicians, and a useful reference text for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provides a concise summary of the latest developments in key types of biomaterialsHighlights key issues and challenges associated with the design of complex implantable systems Chapters focus on both natural and synthetic polymers, metallic biomaterials, and bio-inert and bioactive ceramics INDICE: Author contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in BiomaterialsPrefaceChapter 1: Introduction to biomaterials and implantable device design Abstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Biomaterials and their applications1.3 Biomaterial development and realisation1.4 Implantable systems design1.5 Device-associated infections1.6 Current trends in biomaterials design and fabrication Chapter 2: Natural polymer biomaterials: advanced applications Abstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Chitin and chitosan2.3 Alginate2.4 Collagen2.5 Gelatin2.6 Hyaluronic acid2.7 Fibrinogen2.8 Silk fibroin2.9 Viral particles and bacteriophage capsids for drug delivery2.10 Immunocytes as 'Trojan horses' for molecule delivery2.11 Future trends Chapter 3: Advanced synthetic polymer biomaterials derived from organic sources Abstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Poly(ester)s and poly(ester) block copolymers3.3 Poly(2-oxazoline)s3.4 Poly(alkyl carbonate)s3.5 Poly(ether)s3.6 Polypeptides3.7 Poly(anhydride)s3.8 Poly(urethane)s3.9 Conclusion Chapter 4: Advanced synthetic and hybrid polymer biomaterials derived from inorganic and mixed organic-inorganic sources Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Synthetic inorganic polymers4.3 Silicon-based inorganic polymers4.4 Poly(phosphazene)s4.5 Organic-inorganic hybrid polymers4.6 Geopolymers4.7 Conclusion Chapter 5: Metallic biomaterials: types and advanced applications Abstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Stainless steel5.3 Co-Cr alloys5.4 Ti and Ti-based alloys5.5 Noble metal alloys5.6 Shape memory alloys5.7 Biodegradable metals5.8 Conclusion Chapter 6: Cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of metallic biomaterials Abstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of metals and alloys6.3 Effect of load and wear on implant degradation6.4 Macrophage-mediated inflammatory events6.5 Role of bacterial endotoxins in triggering a particle-induced inflammatory response6.6 Osteoclast-mediated bone resorption6.7 Osteolysis as a function of implant-associated mechano-transduction6.8 Surface modification as a means of enhancing biocompatibility and corrosion resistance6.9 Conclusion Chapter 7: Bioinert ceramic biomaterials: advanced applications Abstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Hardness, high compressive strength and wear resistance of bioinert refractory polycrystalline compounds7.3 Techniques for the fabrication of bioinert ceramic implants7.4 Conclusion Chapter 8: Advanced bioactive and biodegradable ceramic biomaterials Abstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 The development of bioactive ceramics for tissue engineering8.3 Calcium phosphates8.4 Bioactive glasses8.5 Conclusion Index

• ISBN: 978-0-08-101540-7
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 248
• Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés