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Book SynopsisWhile the interdisciplinary field of materials science and engineering is relatively new, remarkable developments in materials have emerged for biological and medical applications, from biocompatible polymers in medical devices to the use of carbon nanotubes as drug delivery vehicles. Exploring these materials and applications, Materials in Biology and Medicine presents the background and real-world examples of advanced materials in biomedical engineering, biology, and medicine.
With peer-reviewed chapters written by a select group of academic and industry experts, the book focuses on biomaterials and bioinspired materials, functional and responsive materials, controlling biology with materials, and the development of devices and enabling technologies. It fully describes the relevant scientific background and thoroughly discusses the logical sequences of new development and applications.
Presenting a consistent scientific treatment of all t
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" … a timely addition to the field … Cutting-edge articles by leading experts review critical areas covering biomaterials and biomimetic materials, materials function and response modification, and medical device development. Each application-oriented chapter provides the relevant scientific and engineering background with extensive references for further study and research. The contributors use multiple examples to provide rich insights into a broad array of biomaterial applications for a target audience consisting of graduate students, materials scientists, research engineers, and academic physicians and surgeons."—Dr. Sunil K. Kesavan, Akebono Inc., Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
"… a timely addition to the field of … Cutting-edge articles by leading experts review critical areas covering biomaterials and biomimetic materials, materials function and response modification, and medical device development. Each application-oriented chapter provides the relevant scientific and engineering background with extensive references for further study and research. The contributors use multiple examples to provide rich insights into a broad array of biomaterial applications for a target audience consisting of graduate students, materials scientists, research engineers, and academic physicians and surgeons." —Dr. Sunil K. Kesavan, Akebono Inc., Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Materials in Biology and Medicine. Biomaterials. Hydrophilic Polymers for Biomedical Applications. Hydrogels. Polyanhydrides. Functional Biomaterials. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers. Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes. Animal Cell Culture. Tissue Engineering. Bioactive Devices. Cell Encapsulation. BioMEMS. Immobilized Enzyme Technology. Biocompatibility-Imparting Nanofilm Coating.
