Nanocellulose-based Hybrid Systems for Tissue Engineering

by Mridula Sreedharan (Editor), Sabu Thomas (Editor), Nandakumar Kalarikkal (Editor), Raji Vijayamma (Editor), Yves Grohens (Editor)

Overview

Nanocellulose is a versatile material which is now finding applications in biomaterials science, and as a sustainable resource it is particularly attractive to the industrial and research communities.

Drawing on a global authorship, this book explains how the antimicrobial and immunological properties of nanocellulose make it an ideal material for applications in tissue engineering, whether in hydrogels, scaffolds, or polymer composites. Readers will discover how to extract and characterise nanocellulose and fabricate it in a wide variety of tissue engineering scenarios. Opportunities for 3D printing are considered among a wealth of approaches. With regulatory frameworks in mind, toxicological evaluations and life-cycle assessment of materials are discussed, ensuring that this is a comprehensive source of information for anyone seeking a more sustainable approach to tissue engineering and biomaterials.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781837673100
Publisher:	RSC
Publication date:	12/13/2024
Series:	Biomaterials Science Series , #18
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	379

About the Author

Sabu Thomas is professor at the School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. He received Ph.D from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and a B.Tech in Polymer Science and Technology from Cochin University. Prof. Thomas has gained additional experience as a visiting professor at a number of universities around the world. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a member of the American Chemical Society, his research has led to the publication of some 360 articles in international peer-reviewed journals, several book chapters and patents. The co-editor of four books, he has been a visiting professor and lecturer at some of the world's leading polymer research laboratories.

Table of Contents

Nanocellulose: Source, Chemistry and Properties
Structure, Properties, and Applications of Plant-based and Bacterial Nanocellulose in Tissue Engineering
Nanocellulose as an Antibacterial Material in Tissue-engineered Constructs
Immunological Aspects of Nanocellulose
Nanocellulose-based Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterisation, and Tissue Engineering Applications
Nanocellulose-based Aerogels in Tissue Engineering Applications
Electrospinning of Nanocellulose-based Natural Polymer Composites for Tissue Engineering
Electrospinning of Nanocellulose–Synthetic Polymer Composites: A Multifaceted Approach to Tissue Engineering Breakthroughs
Electrospinning of Nanocellulose–Nanoparticle Composites: Multifunctional Biomaterials for Advanced Tissue Engineering
Functionalization of Nanocellulose for Tissue Engineering Applications
Biodegradation of Nanocellulose Scaffolds
3D Bioprinting of Nanocellulose Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications
Nanocellulose Composites in Skin Tissue Engineering and Wound Dressings
Bone and Cartilage Tissue Engineering Scaffolds with Nanocellulose
Recent Advances in Vascular Tissue Engineered Grafts with Nanocellulose
An Overview of Lifecycle Assessment of Nanocellulose Using Machine Learning Techniques