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Nanotechnology in Medicine and Biology
- 1st Edition - November 13, 2021
- Editors: Huinan H. Liu, Tolou Shokuhfar, Sougata Ghosh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 4 6 9 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 6 7 1 - 1
Nanotechnology in Medicine and Biology brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts from the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, medicine and biomedical engineeri… Read more
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Request a sales quoteNanotechnology in Medicine and Biology brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts from the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, medicine and biomedical engineering to introduce new nanoscale biomaterials and their applications, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the human body. The book presents the fundamentals for understanding the design, properties and selection of nanobiomaterials as well as their real-world applications in medicine. Each chapter addresses current regulations, manufacturing processes, and translation issues of nanobiomaterials for key applications. A discussion of current protocols and their benefits and disadvantages is also included.
This book provides comprehensive background and knowledge in the field of nanobiomaterials that is suitable for academics, scientists and clinicians.
- Provides fundamental understanding on the design, properties and selection of biomaterials for applications in medicine and biology
- Reviews current regulations, protocols, manufacturing processes and translation issues of nanobiomaterials for medical applications
- Discusses tissue repair, wound healing, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, imaging and medical device applications
Materials Scientists and Engineers in academia and for clinical applications
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Nanobiomaterials for three-dimensional bioprinting
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Inkjet bioprinting
- 1.3: Bioplotting
- 1.4: Fused-deposition modeling
- 1.5: Selective laser sintering
- 1.6: Stereolithography
- 1.7: 3D printing for complex tissue and organ regeneration
- 1.8: 4D printing
- 1.9: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 2: Nanobiomaterials for drug delivery and theranostics
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Design parameters of nanomedicine for drug delivery and theranostics
- 2.3: Targeted drug delivery for cancer therapy
- 2.4: Toxicity of nanobiomaterials
- 2.5: Biodegradable nanomaterials used in controlled drug delivery and imaging
- 2.6: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 3: Nanobiomaterials in hard tissue repair
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Biomaterials in hard tissue engineering
- 3.3: Nanobiomaterials in tissue engineering
- 3.4: Role of stem cells
- 3.5: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 4: Application of nanobiomaterials in soft tissue engineering
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Tissue engineering
- 4.3: Nanobiomaterials in cartilage tissue engineering
- 4.4: Nanobiomaterials in tendon/ligament tissue engineering
- 4.5: Nanobiomaterials in neural tissue engineering
- 4.6: Nanobiomaterials in cardiovascular tissue engineering
- 4.7: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 5: Nanobiomaterials for wound healing
- Abstract
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Biomaterials for wound healing
- 5.3: Advanced drug delivery systems for wound healing
- 5.4: Conclusion and future perspectives in wound healing
- References
- Chapter 6: Nanobiomaterials for regenerative medicine
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Properties of nanobiomaterials
- 6.3: Scaffolds
- 6.4: Applications of nanobiomaterials in regenerative medicine
- 6.5: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 7: Nanobiomaterials for bioimaging
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Types of nanomaterials
- 7.3: Physicochemical properties
- 7.4: Applications
- 7.5: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 8: Nanobiomaterials for medical devices and implants
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Types of nanobiomaterials used in medical devices and implants
- 8.3: Fabrication techniques for nanobiomaterials-based medical devices and implants
- 8.4: Conclusion and future perspectives of Nanobiomaterials-based medical devices and implants
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 294
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 13, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128194690
- eBook ISBN: 9780128226711
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Huinan H. Liu
Dr. Huinan H. Liu currently is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering in the Bourns College of Engineering, and participates in the interdisciplinary Materials Science and Engineering Program, the Stem Cell Center, the Microbiology Program, the Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (CMDB) Program, and the Biomedical Sciences Program of the School of Medicine, at the University of California at Riverside (UCR). She received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University in 2008 and her M.S. and B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University and the University of Science and Technology in Beijing. After her Ph.D., she worked as a senior scientist at NanoMech to translate nanomaterials to clinically viable products that benefit the people in need. Her research focuses on engineering novel biodegradable materials and nanostructured interfaces for controlling cellular functions toward improving tissue regeneration and reducing infections. She has supervised 30+ graduate students and 100+ undergraduate researchers since she established her laboratory at UCR in 2011. Her work has led to 100+ refereed journal articles, 30 conference proceeding papers, 4 books, 14 invited book chapters, 2 issued patents, 80+ invited talks, and 160 conference presentations and abstracts. Dr. Liu is the recipient of the following awards: 2015 University of California Regents Faculty Development Award, 2012 American Heart Association National Scientist Development Award, 2012 Hellman Faculty Fellowship, etc. Dr. Liu served as a symposium organizer and session chair for World Biomaterials Congress (WBC) quadrennial meetings, Society for Biomaterials (SFB) annual meetings, Materials Research Society (MRS) annual meetings, TMS annual meetings, etc.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, University of California, USATS
Tolou Shokuhfar
Dr. Shokuhfar is an expert in the relatively new area within biomedical engineering known as in-situ liquid bioelectron microscopy, and also the area of smart and multifunctional nanobiomaterials, placing her on a short list of pioneers in these fields. She has published 100 refereed papers, 6 book chapters, and has made more than 30 oral presentations of her work in invited talks and seminars at national and international venues. Her research has been presented in conferences (posters, proceedings) more than 100 times, and has been frequently picked up by media sources and scientific journals, such as The Economist, Science Daily, Orthopedic Design and Technology Magazine, Daily Mining Gazette, ABC 10 TV, Vimeo, CNN and Phys.org. As further evidence of the impact of her research and educational activities she has been recognized with numerous national awards, among which the “NSF CAREER Award” that pioneers biomineralization at nanomaterial/protein interface, the “SFB Ortho SIG Faculty Abstract Award”, “TMS Young Leaders Award”, “DSL Young Scientist Award”, and “INSIGHT Diversity Award for Inspiring Women in STEM”.
Dr. Shokuhfar has served as the Chair for Orthopaedic Biomaterials SIG at the Society for Biomaterials (SFB) till 2021 and is currently the Vice Chair for Nanomaterials SIG at SFB. She’s been the lead symposium organizer for the “Next Generation Nanobiomaterials for Orthopedic Applications” at the 2019 SFB meeting, the 143, 144, and 145 Annual Meetings of The Materials Society (TMS), and has been session Chair for more than 30 sessions in several conferences including SFB,TMS, BMES, ORS. She serves at the editorial board of the International Journal of Nanomedicine and as the guest editor of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB) and Advisor for JOM, Special Issue on “Functional Materials: Materials in Medicine and Bioengineering”. She has served in several leadership positions and was selected by the Crain’s Leadership Academy in Chicago.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Bioengineering, University of Illinois, Chicago, USASG
Sougata Ghosh
Dr. Sougata Ghosh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at RK University, India, with a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Microbiology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Kasetsart University in Thailand and Northeastern University in the USA. Ghosh has led a DBT-funded Foldscope Research Project, filed seven patents, edited ten books, and authored 256 publications with 5,258 citations. He has spoken at numerous international conferences and reviews for 79 journals. A life member of the Association of Microbiologists of India, he has been recognized in Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists Ranking. His research focuses on nanobiotechnology, applied microbiology, and bioremediation.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Microbiology, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India; Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, ThailandRead Nanotechnology in Medicine and Biology on ScienceDirect