Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites: Materials and Applications

by Kunal Pal (Editor), Sarika Verma (Editor), Pallab Datta (Editor), Ananya Barui (Editor), S.A.R. Hashmi (Editor)

Overview

Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites: Materials and Applications is a comprehensive guide to polymers and polymer composites for biomedical applications, bringing together detailed information on their preparation, properties, cutting-edge technologies, innovative materials and key application areas. Sections introduce polymers and composites in biomedical applications and cover characterization techniques, preparation and properties of composites and gel-based systems. Innovative technologies and instruments used in the fabrication of polymer composites for biomedical applications are then presented in detail, including 3D bioprinting, 4D printing, electrospinning, stimuli-responsive polymers and quantum dots.

This is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a broader understanding of polymers and composites for biomedical applications. In addition, it is ideal for readers who want to conduct interdisciplinary research or explore new avenues for research and development.

• Provides broad, systematic and detailed coverage of preparation methods, properties, technologies, structures and applications
• Explores the state-of-the-art in biomedical polymers, including gene delivery, oleogels, bigels, 3D bioprinting, 4D printing and antiviral materials
• Offers analysis and comparison of experimental data on physical properties and explains environmental, ethical and medical guidelines

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323885256
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	09/14/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	844
File size:	34 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Kunal Pal is currently the professor-in-charge of Medical Electronics and Instrumentation Laboratory in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, India. His major research interests revolve around biomedical signal processing, biomedical equipment design, soft materials, and controlled drug delivery. He has published more than 100 publications in SCI-cited journals of high repute.

Sarika Verma is Principal Scientist at Materials for Radiation Shielding and Cement-free Concrete Division, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, India. Her research interests focus on advanced materials for different broad application spectrums, including cement-free materials, radiation shielding materials, polymeric composites, and biomedical and energy materials via novel techniques.

Dr Pallab Datta is Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata, India.
Dr. Ananya Barui is a scientist working at the Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Howrah, India.
Dr. S.A.R. Hashmi is Chief Scientist and Head of the Integrated Approach for Design&Product Development Division, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), India.

Avanish Kumar Srivastava is the director of the CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, India. He is an expert in nanoscale measurements and instrumentation, and his research interests lie in nucleation growth, phase transformations, microstructures, and defects.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Biomedical Polymer And Composites 2. Foundations of biomedical composite science 3. Biopolymer-based composites for drug delivery applications- A scientometric analysis 4.Characteristics and characterization techniques of bacterial cellulose for biomedical applications 5. Engineering scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine 6. Recent Trends in Polymeric Composites and Blends for 3D Printing and Bioprinting 7. Polymers for additive manufacturing and 4D-printing 8. Bioprinting of Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering and Drug Screening Applications 9. Smart polymers for biomedical applications 10. Chitosan-based nanoparticles for ocular drug delivery 11. Conducting polymers for potential biomedical applications 12. Introduction to biomedical shape memory polymers 13. Contemporary rapid prototyping processes in biomedical applications 14. Self-assembled polymer nanocomposites in biomedical applications 15. Thermoresponsive polymers and polymeric composites 16. Ceramic particle dispersed polymer composites 17. Electrospinning for biomedical applications 18. Advances in Biomedical Composites as Drug Delivery Systems 19. Natural gums of plant and microbial origin for tissue engineering applications 20. Polymers and Nanomaterials as gene delivery systems 21. Essential oil-loaded biopolymeric films for wound healing applications 22. Biomedical Antifouling Polymer Nanocomposites 23. Antiviral polymer materials 24. Biosensor: Fundamental, Biomolecular Component and Applications 25. Microbial cell encapsulation 26. Carbon Nanotubes Based Composites Materials for Biomedical Applications: An Overview 27. Cryogels as Smart Polymers in Biomedical Applications 28. Naturally Derived Bioceramics - Polymer Composite for Biomedical Applications 29. Molecularly imprinted polymers for biomedical applications 30. Natural biopolymer scaffolds for bacteriophage delivery in the medical field

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An essential handbook for those looking to understand the preparation and application of polymers and polymer composites for biomedical applications