Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites
Materials and Applications
- 1st Edition - September 14, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Kunal Pal, Sarika Verma, Pallab Datta, Ananya Barui, S.A.R. Hashmi, Avanish Kumar Srivastava
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 5 2 4 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 5 2 5 - 6
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Request a sales quoteAdvances 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
Researchers, scientists, and advanced students in the fields of biomaterials, polymer science, composites, nanomaterials, chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedicine, biomedical engineering, pharmaceuticals, materials science, and engineering. R&D, scientists, and engineers involved in polymer manufacturing, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and other related industries
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Chapter 1. Introduction to biomedical polymer and composites
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Classification of polymers and composites
- 1.3 Fabrication techniques polymer composites
- 1.4 Polymers and their composites for biomedical applications
- 1.5 Challenges and future trends
- 1.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Foundation of composites
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Classification of composites
- 2.3 History of composites
- 2.4 Why composites?
- 2.5 Advantages of composites
- 2.6 Applications of composites
- 2.7 Limitation of composites
- 2.8 Biocomposites and classification
- 2.9 Applications of biocomposites
- 2.10 Fabrication techniques of biomedical composites
- 2.11 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Biopolymer-based composites for drug delivery applications—a scientometric analysis
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Scientometric analysis
- 3.3 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4. Characteristics and characterization techniques of bacterial cellulose for biomedical applications—a short treatise
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Biomedical applications of bacterial cellulose
- 4.3 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Engineering scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Scaffolds properties and characterization
- 5.3 Fabrication of scaffolds
- 5.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of conflict of interest
- References
- Chapter 6. Recent trends in polymeric composites and blends for three-dimensional printing and bioprinting
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Need of synergistic approach in polymeric materials
- 6.3 Blends and composites of natural and synthetic polymers
- 6.4 3D printing techniques employed to print polymeric materials
- 6.5 Application of value-added polymers
- 6.6 Current challenges and possible solutions
- 6.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7. Polymers for additive manufacturing and 4D-printing for tissue regenerative applications
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Polymers for 4D printing
- 7.3 Application of 4D printing technology
- 7.4 Conclusion
- Reference
- Chapter 8. Bioprinting of hydrogels for tissue engineering and drug screening applications
- Abstract
- 8.1 Advancements in bioprinting technology
- 8.2 Bioinks
- 8.3 Hydrogel bioinks
- 8.4 Applications of hydrogel bioinks
- 8.5 Challenges of bioprinted hydrogels in tissue engineering and drug screening
- 8.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 9. Smart polymers for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Temperature-sensitive smart polymers
- 9.3 Applications of temperature-sensitive smart polymers
- 9.4 pH-sensitive smart polymers
- 9.5 Photosensitive polymers
- 9.6 Enzyme-responsive polymers
- 9.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Chitosan-based nanoparticles for ocular drug delivery
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Anatomy and protection mechanism of eye
- 10.3 Properties of chitosan
- 10.4 Some recent applications of chitosan nanoparticles in ocular delivery
- 10.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11. Appraisal of conducting polymers for potential bioelectronics
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Sensors and actuators used on conducting polymers
- 11.3 Energy storage from conducting polymer
- 11.4 Energy harvesting based on polymer
- 11.5 Organic light-emitting diodes
- 11.6 Electrochromic materials and devices
- 11.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 12. Shape-memory polymers
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Various shape-memory polymers
- 12.3 Mechanism of shape-memory polymers
- 12.4 Composites using shape-memory polymers
- 12.5 Limitations of shape-memory polymers
- 12.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13. Rapid prototyping
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Preprocessing, the process, and postprocessing in rapid prototyping
- 13.3 Contemporary rapid prototyping systems
- 13.4 Applications
- 13.5 Advancements in the rapid prototyping technology
- 13.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14. Self-assembled polymer nanocomposites in biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Methods of preparation of self-assembled polymer nanocomposites
- 14.3 Applications of the self-assembled polymer nanocomposites in biomedical science
- 14.4 Future prospects and conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15. Thermoresponsive polymers and polymeric composites
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Mechanisms
- 15.3 Form of thermoresponsive polymers and polymeric composites
- 15.4 Applications of thermoresponsive polymers
- 15.5 Future perspectives
- 15.6 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 16. Ceramic particle–dispersed polymer composites
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Matrices used in ceramic particle–dispersed polymer composites
- 16.3 Reinforcements used in ceramic particle–reinforced composites
- 16.4 Fabrication of ceramic particulate–dispersed composites
- 16.5 Curing of the composites
- 16.6 Different types of ceramic particle–dispersed composites
- 16.7 Characterization
- 16.8 Summary
- References
- Chapter 17. Electrospinning for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Parameters influencing fiber production
- 17.3 Polymers for fabrication of electrospun fibers
- 17.4 Applications of electro-spun fibers in tissue engineering applications
- 17.5 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 18. Advances in biomedical polymers and composites: Drug delivery systems
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Synthesis of polymer composites
- 18.3 Characterization and drug release properties
- 18.4 Applications in drug delivery
- 18.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 19. Natural gums of plant and microbial origin for tissue engineering applications
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Scientometric analysis
- 19.3 Natural gums
- 19.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 20. Polymers and nanomaterials as gene delivery systems
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Types of gene delivery
- 20.3 Methods and techniques used in gene delivery
- 20.4 Polymers and bioceramics for gene delivery
- 20.5 Applications of gene delivery
- 20.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 21. Essential oil-loaded biopolymeric films for wound healing applications
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Wound healing physiology
- 21.3 Essential oils
- 21.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 22. Biomedical antifouling polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Mechanism of antifouling
- 22.3 Biomedical antifouling
- 22.4 Computational studies
- 22.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 23. Application of antiviral activity of polymer
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Types of antiviral polymers
- 23.3 Application of antiviral polymers
- 23.4 Concluding remarks
- References
- Chapter 24. Biosensor: fundamentals, biomolecular component, and applications
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Fundamentals of biosensor
- 24.3 Classification of the biosensors
- 24.4 Characteristics of the biosensors
- 24.5 Biopolymers for the development of biosensors
- 24.6 Biomolecular component of biosensor
- 24.7 Recent trends in biosensors
- 24.8 Recent applications of biosensors
- 24.9 Merits and limitation of biosensors
- References
- Chapter 25. Polymeric materials in microbial cell encapsulation
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Encapsulation method
- 25.3 Applications
- 25.4 Conclusion
- 25.5 Future considerations
- References
- Chapter 26. Carbon nanotubes based composites for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 Carbon nanotube–based composites for biomedical applications
- 26.3 Toxicity of carbon nanotubes
- 26.4 Future prospective
- 26.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- References
- Chapter 27. Cryogels as smart polymers in biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 27.1 Introduction
- 27.2 What is cryogel?
- 27.3 Cryogel preparation method
- 27.4 The precursors in cryogel preparation
- 27.5 The cross-linking strategy in cryogel preparation
- 27.6 Characterization of cryogels
- 27.7 The biomedical applications of the cryogels
- 27.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 28. Naturally derived ceramics–polymer composite for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 28.1 Introduction
- 28.2 Preparation of biogenic-derived biocomposites
- 28.3 Results and discussion
- 28.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 29. Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 29.1 Introduction
- 29.2 Molecular imprinting technology
- 29.3 Applications of molecularly imprinted polymers in biomedical science
- 29.4 Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 30. Natural biopolymer scaffolds for bacteriophage delivery in the medical field
- Abstract
- 30.1 Introduction
- 30.2 Phage therapy
- 30.3 Bacteriophage encapsulation
- 30.4 Conclusions and future perspectives
- Funding
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 14, 2022
- No. of pages (Paperback): 844
- No. of pages (eBook): 844
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323885249
- eBook ISBN: 9780323885256
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Kunal Pal
Dr. Kunal Pal is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, 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.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India.SV
Sarika Verma
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Scientist, IP Coordinator & NBA Nodal scientist, Industrial Waste Utilization, Nano and Bio Materials Division, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, MP, IndiaPD
Pallab Datta
Dr Pallab Datta is Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata, India.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata, India.AB
Ananya Barui
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Scientist, Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Howrah, IndiaSH
S.A.R. Hashmi
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Green Engineered Materials and Additive Manufacturing, CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaAS
Avanish Kumar Srivastava
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Director, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaRead Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites on ScienceDirect