Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Thermoset and Thermoplastic Polymers written by Valentina Grumezescu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Absorbable Polymers written by Alexandru Grumezescu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Hydrogels and Polymer based Scaffolds written by Alina Maria Holban and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering written by Alexandru Grumezescu and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials for Biomedical Engineering

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Biopolymer Fibers written by Valentina Grumezescu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Nanobiomaterials in Tissue Engineering written by Alina Maria Holban and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-03-22 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Nanomaterials based Drug Delivery written by Alina Maria Holban and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Organic Micro and Nanostructures written by Alexandru Grumezescu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Bioactive Materials Properties and Applications written by Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Bioactive Materials for Antimicrobial Anticancer and Gene Therapy written by Alexandru Grumezescu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Polymer Composites From Computational to Experimental Aspects written by Sushanta K. Sethi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering written by Mohamed N. Rahaman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MATERIALS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING A comprehensive yet accessible introductory textbook designed for one-semester courses in biomaterials Biomaterials are used throughout the biomedical industry in a range of applications, from cardiovascular devices and medical and dental implants to regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and cancer treatment. Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications provides an up-to-date introduction to biomaterials, their interaction with cells and tissues, and their use in both conventional and emerging areas of biomedicine. Requiring no previous background in the subject, this student-friendly textbook covers the basic concepts and principles of materials science, the classes of materials used as biomaterials, the degradation of biomaterials in the biological environment, biocompatibility phenomena, and the major applications of biomaterials in medicine and dentistry. Throughout the text, easy-to-digest chapters address key topics such as the atomic structure, bonding, and properties of biomaterials, natural and synthetic polymers, immune responses to biomaterials, implant-associated infections, biomaterials in hard and soft tissue repair, tissue engineering and drug delivery, and more. Offers accessible chapters with clear explanatory text, tables and figures, and high-quality illustrations Describes how the fundamentals of biomaterials are applied in a variety of biomedical applications Features a thorough overview of the history, properties, and applications of biomaterials Includes numerous homework, review, and examination problems, full references, and further reading suggestions Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications is an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biomedical materials science courses, and a valuable resource for medical and dental students as well as students with science and engineering backgrounds with interest in biomaterials.

Download or read book Advances and Challenges in Microplastics written by and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-13 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plastics are crucial materials that are used in daily life. They are manufactured and used until they become waste that negatively impacts the environment and public health. These plastic wastes break down into small particles known as microplastics (MPs) via changes in environmental conditions (i.e., sunlight, temperature, weathering, and irradiation). This reduction in size increases the toxic potential of MPs. This book provides a comprehensive overview of MPs, including the challenges and advances in their effective removal from our environment.

Download or read book Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites written by B. Sridhar Babu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Characterization, Processing, and Applications discusses the most recent research in nanomaterials and nanocomposites for a range of applications as well as modern characterization tools and techniques. It deals with nanocomposites that are dispersed with nanosized particulates and carbon nanotubes in their matrices (polymer, metal, and ceramic). In addition, the work: Describes different nanomaterials, such as metal and metal oxides, clay and POSS, carbon nanotubes, cellulose, and biobased polymers in a structured manner Examines the processing of carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites, layered double hydroxides, and cellulose nanoparticles as functional fillers and reinforcement materials Covers size effect on thermal, mechanical, optical, magnetic, and electrical properties Details machining and joining aspects of nanocomposites Discusses the development of smart nanotextiles (intelligent textiles), self-cleaning glass, sensors, actuators, ferrofluids, and wear-resistant nanocoatings. This book enables an efficient comparison of properties and capabilities of these advanced materials, making it relevant for materials scientists and chemical engineers conducting academic research and industrial R&D into nanomaterial processing and applications.

Download or read book Dynamic Mechanical and Creep Recovery Behavior of Polymer Based Composites written by Akarsh Verma and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dynamic Mechanical and Creep-Recovery Behaviour of Polymer-Based Composites: Mechanical and Mathematical Modeling covers mathematical modelling, dynamic mechanical analysis, and the ways in which various factors impact the creep-recovery behaviour of polymer composites. The effects of polymer molecular weight, plasticizers, cross-linking agents, and chemical treatment of filler material are addressed and information on thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer-based composites is also covered, including their various applications and the advantages and disadvantages of their use in different settings. The final 2 chapters of the book cover mathematical modeling of creep-recovery behavior for polymer composites and software-based simulation of creep-recovery in polymer composites, respectively. Dynamic Mechanical and Creep-Recovery Behaviour of Polymer-Based Composites: Mechanical and Mathematical Modeling covers mathematical modelling, dynamic mechanical analysis, and the ways in which various factors impact the creep-recovery behaviour of polymer composites. The effects of polymer molecular weight, plasticizers, cross-linking agents, and chemical treatment of filler material are addressed and information on thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer-based composites is also covered, including their various applications and the advantages and disadvantages of their use in different settings. The final 2 chapters of the book cover mathematical modeling of creep-recovery behavior for polymer composites and software-based simulation of creep-recovery in polymer composites, respectively. - Analyzes the dynamic mechanical and creep-recovery behaviors of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer composites in a variety of applications - Features diverse mechanical/mathematical models utilized to fit data collected from creep-recovery studies - Covers various factors that influence dynamic mechanical properties - Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using these materials in different settings

Download or read book Plastics in Medical Devices written by Vinny R. Sastri and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2021-11-24 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plastics in Medical Devices: Properties, Requirements, and Applications, Third Edition provides a comprehensive overview on the main types of plastics used in medical device applications. The book focuses on the applications and properties that are most important in medical device design, such as chemical resistance, sterilization capability and biocompatibility. The roles of additives, stabilizers and fillers as well as the synthesis and production of polymers are covered and backed up with a wealth of data tables. The book also covers other key aspects in detail, including regulations, compliance, purchasing controls and supplier controls, and process validation. This updated edition has been thoroughly revised with regard to new plastic materials, applications and requirements. This is a valuable resource for engineers, scientists and managers involved in the design and manufacture of medical devices. - Presents detailed coverage of commercially available plastics used in medical device applications, organized by polymer type and supported by data - Includes up-to-date regulatory requirements and practical information on purchasing and supplier controls, process validation and risk management - Supports the development, marketing and commercialization of medical devices and materials for use in medical devices

Download or read book Advances in Design Simulation and Manufacturing III written by Vitalii Ivanov and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores topics at the interface between mechanical and chemical engineering, with a focus on design, simulation, and manufacturing. Covering recent developments in the mechanics of solids and structures; numerical simulation of coupled problems, including wearing, compression, detonation and collision; and chemical process technologies, including ultrasonic technology, capillary rising process, pneumatic classification, membrane electrolysis and absorption processes, it reports on developments in the field of heat and mass transfer, energy-efficient technologies, and industrial ecology. Part of a two-volume set based on the 3rd International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange (DSMIE-2020), held on June 9-12, 2020, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, this book provides academics and professionals with extensive information on the latest trends, technologies and challenges in the field as well as practical lessons learned.