Download or read book Surface Tailoring of Inorganic Materials for Biomedical Applications written by Lia Rimondini and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inorganic materials have been used for biomedical applications since many decades. They have been utilized successfully because of easy and economic methods for bulk preparation and industrial manufacturing. Surface modifications significantly improve the success of these materials and enable us to exploit their application in many innovative fields such as tissue engineering, dentistry, nanocarriers for drugs, medical diagnosis and antifouling technologies. This e-book provides comprehensive information on technologies for development and characterization of successful functionalized materials for biomedical applications relevant to surface modification. It is a suitable reference for advanced students and researchers interested in biomaterials science and medical applications of inorganic substances.
Download or read book Surface Tailoring of Inorganic Materials for Biomedical Applications written by Lia Rimondini and published by . This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inorganic materials have been used for biomedical applications since many decades. They have been utilized successfully because of easy and economic methods for bulk preparation and industrial manufacturing.Surface modifications significantly improve th
Download or read book Tailored Organic Inorganic Materials written by Ernesto Brunet and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the limitless ability to design new materials by layering clay materials within organic compounds. Assembly, properties, characterization, and current and potential applications are offered to inspire the development of novel materials. Coincides with the government's Materials Genome Initiative, to inspire the development of green, sustainable, robust materials that lead to efficient use of limited resources Contains a thorough introductory and chemical foundation before delving into techniques, characterization, and properties of these materials Applications in biocatalysis, drug delivery, and energy storage and recovery are discussed Presents a case for an often overlooked hybrid material: organic-clay materials
Download or read book Hybrid Nanocomposites for Nanotechnology written by Lhadi Merhari and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the latest advances in polymer-inorganic nanocomposites, with particular focus on high-added-value applications in fields including electronics, optics, magnetism and biotechnology. The unique focus of this book is on electronic, optical, magnetic and biomedical applications of hybrid nanocomposites. Coverage includes: Synthesis methods and issues and production scale-up; Characterization methods; Electronic applications; Optical applications and Photonics; Magnetic applications; and Biomedical applications. The book offers readers a solid grasp of the state of the art, and of current challenges in non-traditional applications of hybrid nanocomposites.
Download or read book Design and Applications of Hydroxyapatite Based Catalysts written by Doan Pham Minh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential reference for researchers and experts in industry highlighting the rapidly growing field of hydroxyapatite-based catalysts and their application in various chemical processes. Hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2) is the main mineral component of human and animal bones. It is largely applied in the field of biomaterials due to its biocompatibility. Recently, hydroxyapatite-based materials have especially gained a lot of attention by researchers in catalysis, as they are versatile and have shown precious properties of a good catalyst and catalyst support such as excellent ion-exchange capacity, high porosity, very low water solubility, controlled basicity/acidity, and good thermal stability at high temperatures. Design and Applications of Hydroxyapatite-Based Catalysts gives a detailed overview of the synthesis, characterization, and use of hydroxyapatite-based materials in catalysis. It covers synthetic hydroxyapatites (from pure chemicals or waste), natural apatites and materials from eggshells and animal bones. The application of hydroxyapatite-based catalysts in selective oxidation, deoxygenation, selective hydrogenation, dehydrogenation reactions, organic synthesis, as well as reforming processes and production of energy carriers is reviewed. Moreover, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis using hydroxyapatite-based materials are discussed. Kinetic and mechanism studies of various chemical pro-cesses over hydroxyapatite-based catalysts are also presented. This is the first book solely dedicated to hydroxyapatite-based materials and their use in catalysis. Covers synthesis and characterization, surface and structure studies, kinetic and mechanism aspects, and various applications in heterogeneous catalysis, electrocatalysis, and photocatalysis. Aimed at further stimulating research in the field Design and Applications of Hydroxyapatite-Based Catalysts is an indispensable source-of-information for researchers in academia and industry working in catalysis.
Download or read book Tomorrow s Healthcare by Nano sized Approaches written by Paula Veronica Messina and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanomedicine, a scientific branch of nanotechnology that operates on the same scale as biology, offers the possibility of influencing the healing process from inside of the body by manipulating the matter at cellular or molecular levels. Throughout this book, current healing approaches based on this revolutionary new technology are summarized from a scientific assessment. The aim of the authors is to give, through select examples, a deep insight to nanotechnology status and the great progress that its rigorous application will bring to human health. The authors' commitment is to broaden the vision of health professionals who will eventually be the future users of this knowledge.
Download or read book Bioceramics 27 written by Ika Dewi Ana and published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected, peer reviewed papers from BIOCERAMICS 27, 27th Symposium and Annual Meeting of the International Society for Ceramics in Medicine, October 27-29, 2015, Bali, Indonesia
Download or read book Bioactive Glasses written by Aldo R. Boccaccini and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of bioactive glasses has been expanding continuously over recent years. This book aims to give the material's scientist an up-to-date reference and guide for education, studies and research.
Download or read book Smart Composite Coatings and Membranes written by Maria Fatima Montemor and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart Composite Coatings and Membranes: Transport, Structural, Environmental and Energy Applications provides the latest information on the increase in demand for new smart materials for a wide array of different technological applications. The book comprehensively reviews the latest developments in smart composite materials used as membranes, barriers, and coatings, with a special focus on corrosion protection, transportation, structure, and the wide range of applications. Part one examines the properties, processing, and manufacture of smart composite materials, along with techniques for modeling the behavior of these materials, while other sections review the use of smart composite coatings in aerospace, marine, and metal structural applications, examine the protective properties and applications of smart composite coatings, and introduce specific low environmental impact and energy efficient applications, such as energy generation and storage, water management, and stone conservation. - Explores the use of smart composite materials for coatings, barriers and membranes - Comprehensively reviews the latest developments in smart composite materials, with a special focus on corrosion protection, transportation, structure, and the wide range of applications - Examines the properties, processing, manufacture and behavior modeling of smart composite materials - Focuses on applications that have an impact on more effective energy savings and efficiency, green-house emissions, and environmental protection
Download or read book Bio Ceramics with Clinical Applications written by Maria Vallet-Regi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-12 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication offers a unique approach that links the materials science of bioceramics to clinical needs and applications. Providing a structured account of this highly active area of research, the book reviews the clinical applications in bone tissue engineering, bone regeneration, joint replacement, drug-delivery systems and biomimetism, this book is an ideal resource for materials scientists and engineers, as well as for clinicians. From the contents: Part I Introduction 1. Bioceramics 2. Biomimetics Part II Materials 3. Calcium Phosphate Bioceramics 4. Silica-based Ceramics: Glasses 5. Silica-based Ceramics: Mesoporous Silica 6. Alumina, Zirconia, and Other Non-oxide Inert Bioceramics 7. Carbon-based Materials in Biomedicine Part III Material Shaping 8. Cements 9. Bioceramic Coatings for Medical Implants 10. Scaffold Designing Part IV Research on Future Ceramics 11. Bone Biology and Regeneration 12. Ceramics for Drug Delivery 13. Ceramics for Gene Transfection 14. Ceramic Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatment
Download or read book Advances in Ceramic Biomaterials written by Paola Palmero and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioceramics are an important class of biomaterials. Due to their desirable attributes such as biocompatibility and osseointegration, as well as their similarity in structure to bone and teeth, ceramic biomaterials have been successfully used in hard tissue applications. In this book, a team of materials research scientists, engineers, and clinicians bridge the gap between materials science and clinical commercialization providing integrated coverage of bioceramics, their applications and challenges. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is a review of classes of medical-grade ceramic materials, their synthesis and processing as well as methods of property assessment. The second part contains a review of ceramic medical products and devices developed, their evolution, their clinical applications and some of the lessons learned from decades of clinical use. The third part outlines the challenges to improve performance and the directions that novel approaches and advanced technologies are taking, to meet these challenges. With a focus on the dialogue between surgeons, engineers, material scientists, and biologists, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and engineers working toward long-lasting, reliable, customized biomedical ceramic and composites devices. - Edited by a team of experts with expertise in industry and academia - Compiles the most relevant aspects on regulatory issues, standards and engineering of bioceramic medical devices as inspired by commercial and clinical needs - Introduces bioceramics, their evolution and applications in hard tissue engineering and medical devices
Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering written by Valentina Grumezescu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Inorganic Micro- and Nanostructures presents recent, specific insights in new progress, along with new perspectives for inorganic micro- and nano-particles. The main focus of this book is on biomedical applications of these materials and how their biological properties are linked to various synthesis methods and their source of raw materials. Recent information regarding optimized synthesis methods to obtain improved nano- and microparticles for biomedical use, as well as the most important biomedical applications of these materials, such as the diagnosis and therapy of cancer, are highlighted in detail. - Provides a valuable resource of recent scientific progress, highlighting the most well-known applications of inorganic micro- and nanostructures in bioengineering - Presents novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies in composites by companies, biomedical industries, and others - Features at least 50% of its references from the last 2-3 years
Download or read book Nanomaterials Imaging Techniques Surface Studies and Applications written by Olena Fesenko and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents cutting-edge research on a wide range of nanotechnology techniques and applications. It features contributions from scientists who participated in the International Summer School “Nanotechnology: From Fundamental Research to Innovations” in Bukovel, Ukraine on August 26 – September 2, 2012 funded by the European Commission FP7 project Nanotwinning implemented by the Institute of Physics of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and partner institutions: University of Tartu (Estonia), European Profiles A.E. (Greece), University of Turin (Italy) and Université Pierre et Marie Curie (France). Worldwide experts present the latest results on such key topics as microscopy of nanostructures; nanocomposites; nanostructured interfaces and surfaces; nanooptics; nanoplasmonics; and enhanced vibrational spectroscopy. Imaging technique coverage ranges from atomic force microscopy and spectroscopy, multiphoton imagery, and laser diagnostics of nanomaterials and nanostructures, to resonance Raman and SERS for surface characterization, and scanning tunneling microscopy of organic molecules. The breadth of topics highlights the exciting variety of research currently being undertaken in this field and suggests new opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and future research.
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 Biomedical Applications of Inorganic Materials written by Gareth R Williams and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2021-12-08 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a contemporary research-led overview of the applications of inorganic materials in biomedicine. It begins with a short introduction summarising key concepts in inorganic materials (layered materials, framework materials etc.), and explaining the need for new materials in medicine. It then discusses the key areas in which inorganic materials have been applied, considering: drug delivery; imaging; diagnostics and theranostics; hard matter restoration; and vaccines. Each chapter gives an overview of the major extant challenges in the research area, before presenting a systematic review of how inorganic materials have been applied to gain traction in the field. A clear focus is maintained on the fate of the applied materials in vivo, clinical considerations, and the path to translation from lab to clinic. With contributions from leading researchers, Biomedical Applications of Inorganic Materials will provide a comprehensive introduction for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers wishing to learn about the topic.
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Download or read book Inorganic Frameworks as Smart Nanomedicines written by Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inorganic Frameworks as Smart Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery brings together recent research in the area of inorganic frameworks for drug delivery. Different types of nanocarriers are presented and discussed in detail, providing an up-to-date overview on inorganic nanoparticles with pharmaceutical applications. Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is a valuable reference resource for researchers in biomaterials, the pharmaceutical industry, and those who want to learn more about the current applications of inorganic smart nanocarriers. - Includes assembly methods for a variety of smart nanocarrier systems, also showing how they are applied - Highlights how metal-oxide nanoparticles are effectively used in drug delivery - Assesses the pros and cons of different metallic nanomaterials as drug carriers
