
Nanotechnology in Medicine and Biology
- 1st Edition - November 13, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- 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
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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
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 13, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 294
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128194690
- eBook ISBN: 9780128226711
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