Design, Characterization and Fabrication of Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering
- 1st Edition - October 1, 2024
- Authors: Dipankar Chattopadhyay, Beauty Das
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 6 1 1 4 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 8 3 8 - 7
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Request a sales quoteDesign, Characterization and Fabrication of Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering covers core elements of scaffold design, from properties and characterization of polymeric scaffolds to fabrication techniques and the structure-property relationship. Particular attention is given to the cell-scaffold interaction at the molecular level, helping the reader understand and adapt scaffold design to improve biocompatibility and function. The book goes on to discuss a range of tissue engineering applications for polymeric scaffolds, including bone, nerve, cardiac and fibroblast tissue engineering. This is an important, interdisciplinary work of relevance to materials scientists, polymer scientists, biomedical engineers, and those working regenerative medicine.
- Helps the reader determine the most appropriate polymer for scaffold design by characterization, properties and structure-property relationship
- Discusses material-cell interactions at the molecular level, aiding in determining suitability
- Covers core elements of scaffold design, including fabrication techniques
1. A Brief Introduction to Tissue Engineering
2. Importance of Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering
3. Properties and Materials Used in Scaffold Design
4. Polymers in Scaffold Design
5. Fabrication Techniques and Bio-modification of Polymeric Scaffolds
6. Role of Polymeric Structure and Nanocomposites in Tissue Engineering
7. Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer/Nanocomposite-based Scaffolds
8. Characterization of Polymeric Scaffolds
9. Types of Tissue Engineering Approaches
10. Tissue Engineering Applications
11. Cell-Scaffold Interactiona
12. Current Research Technology and Practical Applicability
13. Therapeutical & Clinical Approaches
2. Importance of Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering
3. Properties and Materials Used in Scaffold Design
4. Polymers in Scaffold Design
5. Fabrication Techniques and Bio-modification of Polymeric Scaffolds
6. Role of Polymeric Structure and Nanocomposites in Tissue Engineering
7. Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer/Nanocomposite-based Scaffolds
8. Characterization of Polymeric Scaffolds
9. Types of Tissue Engineering Approaches
10. Tissue Engineering Applications
11. Cell-Scaffold Interactiona
12. Current Research Technology and Practical Applicability
13. Therapeutical & Clinical Approaches
- No. of pages: 390
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 1, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323961141
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Dipankar Chattopadhyay
Prof. Dipankar Chattopadhyay is an eminent professor currently working in the Department of Polymer Science & Technology, University of Calcutta, India since 2006 and also a former HOD. Earlier, he worked as a lecturer at the Vidhyasagar University and Shahid Bhagat Singh College, Punjab, India. He obtained his B.Tech in Plastics & Rubber Technology from University of Calcutta, India and M.Tech in Polymer Science and Engineering, IIT, New Delhi with Ph.D. (Polymer Science) from the IACS, India. He is an experienced research professional with expertise in polymers nanocomposites, biomaterials, and nanomaterials. He has ~22 years of research experience with completed 10 research project and collaborative projects with industries. He is an active reviewer for various Journals and supervised >20 scholars and five post-doctorate students. He has 127 publications and has 3 patents. He is an Executive Member in the Society for Polymer Science, India; MRSI, Calcutta Chapter and many more.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University Colleges of Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, IndiaBD
Beauty Das
Dr. Beauty Das completed her M.SC in Biotechnology from Utkal University, India and B.Sc in Zoology from Dibrugarh University, India with distinction. She completed her Ph.D in 2005 from Tezpur University on the topic of polymer nanocomposite based tissue engineering. She has more than 10 years of experience in this intriguing topic by employing polymers, hydrogels and nanocomposites. Currently she is working as a DST Inspire Faculty in University of Calcutta, India and conducting research on tissue engineering approaches to treat Alzheimer’s disease by enhancing neuro-regeneration. She has 6 years of post-doctoral experience on polymeric biomaterials. She has published more than 15 articles and has contributed several book chapters in this area.
Affiliations and expertise
DST Inspire Faculty, Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University Colleges of Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, India