Description
Book SynopsisAlmost all synthetic materials over time induce some level of inflammation and fibrosis. Therefore, even though the successes of biomaterials science in producing acceptable solutions to the problem of biocompatibility have been remarkable, there remains enormous opportunity for improvement. The goal is the development of intelligent materials that replicate and mimic the ability of tissues and biological materials to adapt and renew. This book describes the synthesis and the analysis of new smart polymeric materials and their practical implications in nanomedicine and biotechnology. It offers a comprehensive overview, gathering recent and innovative research on multiple aspects within the field of smart polymeric materials that offer new perspectives in developing current advanced biotechnologies. The text contains both experimental and theoretical issues that reflect the impact of the materials characteristics in target applications. It deals with recent advances in the des
Table of Contents
Opportunities and Challenges in Polymer-Noble Metal Nanocomposites. Advances in Polymer Nanofibers Containing Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. Recent Developments on ZnO-Polyurethanes Nanomaterials. Smart Materials with Phosphorus and Nitrogen Functionalities Suitable for Biomedical Engineering. Key Considerations in Designing Polymeric Micro- and Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Systems. Guided Bone Repair Using Synthetic Apatites – Biopolymer Composites. Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Biomaterials. Intelligent Amide- and Imide-Based Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications. Tailoring Protein-Based Materials for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. Inside of the Transport Processes in Biomedical Systems
