Books in Biomaterials

Synthetic Biopolymers for Drug Delivery

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
English
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Synthetic Biopolymers for Drug Delivery covers a wide range of synthetic biopolymer types and their unique properties, including PLA, PLGA, PCL, carbopols, cyclodextrins, synthetic lipids, and much more. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemical engineering, and clinical science.

Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery covers a wide range of inorganic biomaterial types and their properties, from traditional materials like ceramics, metallics, and bioglasses to novel composites and nano-engineered inorganic biomaterials. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemical engineering, and clinical science.

Engineered Biomaterials for Drug delivery

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
English

Engineered Biomaterials for Drug Delivery covers a core selection of engineering approaches and methods to optimize materials for drug delivery, including grafting, cross-linking, thiolation, conjugation, and the functionalization of biomaterials. A wide range of engineered biomaterial types are described, from biopolymers and nanobiomaterials, to metals, ceramics, and composites. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications.This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemical engineering, and clinical science.

Fiber Production Technologies for Biomedical Applications

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Mariappan Rajan
English

Fiber Production Technologies for Biomedical Applications presents a detailed review of the latest developments in this important research field. The book begins with a brief introduction to the various types of materials currently used in nanofibers, such as polymers and proteins, and discusses their sources, properties, characterization, and applications. The second section of the book focuses on different fiber production processes. Section three looks at the structural properties of these fibrous materials and their suitability for overcoming various difficulties in biomedical applications. The book is then brought to a close looking at the commercial potential and future market needs.

Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization, Properties, and Biomedical Applications

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Abdelhamid Elaissari + 1 more
English

Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization, Properties, and Biomedical Applications comprehensively and systematically details the fundamental aspects of nanoparticles, addressing the synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, unique properties, and their transformative role in biomedical applications. Divided by inorganic and organic nanoparticle classes, this book guides the reader through each nanoparticle type, from magnetic, gold, and quantum dot nanoparticles to protein-based nanoparticles, dendrimers, and liposomes. This book will be useful to researchers, academics, and post-graduate students in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and biomedical science.Synthesis techniques and unique properties are covered in detail, along with how each of these best suits each biomedical application. In addition, advantages and challenges are analyzed, enabling the reader to make informed materials selections. With a strong focus on materials development, this book provides a holistic introduction to this topic, along with a look to current research and future opportunities. .

Applications of Nanomaterials in Dentistry

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Prashant Kesharwani
English

Nanoparticles, due to their unique characteristics such as high surface-to-volume ratio, antibacterial properties, physical, mechanical and biological characteristics, and distinctive particle size, are promising agents for improving dental care. Applications of Nanomaterials in Dentistry offers a comprehensive overview on the properties, biological characteristics, advantages, limitations, actions, and future prospects of various nanoparticles, and explores cutting-edge strategies centered on nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems in dental healthcare. This book is a valuable reference for researchers and scientists seeking to understand the key role of nanoparticles in dentistry, addressing advanced strategies like implant and tissue engineering, safety considerations, toxicity, and the promising future applications of nanotechnology in this field.

Bio-joining

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Lucas F. M. da Silva + 4 more
English

“Bio-joining: Adhesion in Biomaterials, Biological adhesives, and Biomimetic Adhesive Systems” explores the use of adhesives in biomedical applications, with a focus on sustainable development. This book introduces the core concepts of adhesive bonding and the different types of biological adhesives, before reviewing applications in dentistry and joint design and engineering. Biodegradability, sustainability, and degradation impact of bioadhesives are recurring themes throughout each chapter, with an emphasis on development and engineering of natural materials. This book is of interest to researchers, engineers and academics working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, and orthopaedics, with a focus on bio-joining and joint development.

Fundamentals and Therapeutic Applications of Liposomes

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Prashant Kesharwani
English

Fundamentals and Therapeutic Applications of Liposomes delves into the mechanisms, interactions, and applications of liposomal delivery systems for therapeutics. This book covers the synthesis and scaling up of liposomes for clinical use, as well as their various therapeutic applications in cancer therapy, immunotherapy, gene delivery, wound healing, viral disease, and neurological disorders. The regulatory aspects associated with both clinical translation and industrial production are summarized, along with the toxicity, safety, and enviroinmental considerations of using liposomes for therapeutics. Fundamentals and Therapeutic Applications of Liposomes is a useful resource for researchers, academics and R&D groups interested in the development, production, and application of liposomes for therapeutic applications.

Hydrogels for Wound Healing

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Sabu Thomas + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Hydrogels for Wound Healing provides a comprehensive review of the materials, properties, mechanism of action and application of engineered hydrogels in wound treatment. This book thoroughly covers all aspects of hydrogels in wound healing, reviewing a range of key materials and composites – including metal oxides and polymer composites – as well as their design, synthesis, and core properties. The book explores various types of wound healing hydrogels, such as 3D-printed, injectable, sprayable, tunable, and more. Toxicity, clinical and commercial aspects are detailed, providing holistic coverage for those interested in designing and applying these hydrogels in research and clinical settings. This comprehensive resource is a complete reference for materials scientists, biomedical engineers, biomedical scientists and clinicians with an interest in novel wound healing approaches.

Upconversion Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Kalim Deshmukh + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Upconversion Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the chemistry, properties, characterization, and emerging applications of lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), focusing on upconversion mechanisms, fluorescent properties, and biomedical applications. The emerging applications of UCNPs include cancer diagnostics and therapy, biosensing and bioassays, bioimaging, drug and gene delivery, cellular optogenetics, and the detection of small biomolecules and ions. The biocompatibility, biodegradability, bio-distribution, toxicity and regulatory considerations of upconversion are fully considered.This book offers a unique reference resource for researchers, bringing together a global authorship to cover the fundamentals, state-of-the-art, current challenges, and future perspectives of upconversion nanoparticles.

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