Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering

Erscheinungsjahr 2008
ISBN: 978-0-87849-179-7
Verlag: Trans Tech Publications

Sonstiges, Englisch, 560 Seiten, Format (B × H): 125 mm x 142 mm, Gewicht: 200 g

Biomedical engineering involves the application of the principles and techniques of engineering to the enhancement of medical science as applied to humans or animals. It involves an interdisciplinary approach which combines the materials, mechanics, design, modelling and problem-solving skills employed in engineering with medical and biological sciences so as to improve the health, lifestyle and quality-of-life of individuals. Biomedical engineering is a relatively new field, and involves a whole spectrum of disciplines covering: bioinformatics, medical imaging, image processing, physiological signal processing, biomechanics, biomaterials and bioengineering, systems analysis, 3-D modelling, etc. Combining these disciplines, systematically and synergistically yields total benefits which are much greater than the sum of the individual components. Prime examples of the successful application of biomedical engineering include the development and manufacture of biocompatible prostheses, medical devices, diagnostic devices and imaging equipment and pharmaceutical drugs.
The purpose of this book is to present the latest research and development carried out in the areas of biomedical engineering, biomaterials and nanomaterials science and to highlight the applications of such systems. Particular emphasis is given to the convergence of nano-scale effects, as related to the delivery of enhanced biofunctionality.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ahmed, W.

Ali, N.

?chsner, Andreas

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction2. Examples of Nanomaterials in the Past Millennia: Applications, Benefits and Health Hazards3. Health Hazards of Environmental Dusts, Industrial PM and other Atmospheric PM4. Nanotechnology in the Future: Health Hazard Potential of Nanoparticulates and Lessons from the Past5. Summary. 6. Acknowledgements7. References1. Introduction2. Basic Principles for Protein and Cell Interactions with Solid Surfaces3. Microfabrication and Photolithography Based Strategies for Mammalian Cell Patterning3.2 Soft Lithography4. Applications and Perspectives from Microfabricated Cell Patterns5. Conclusion6. Acknowledgment7. References1. Background2. Vesicle Systems3. Experimental Methods4. Mathematical Modeling5. SummaryAcknowledgements. References1. Introduction2. Surface Modifications Enhance Osseointegration3. Summary. 4. Acknowledgements5. References1. Introduction2. Electrospinning Setup3. Theory4. Materials and Fiber Processing Techniques5. Materials Characterization6. Medical Applications7. ConclusionsAcknowledgements. References1. Introduction2. Bioactive Glasses: Examples of Second and Third Generation Materials3. New Opportunities for Regenerative Medicine4. Micro-Gravity Experimentation: Examples of on-Ground and in-Orbit Investigation5. Summary6. References1. Introduction2. Surface Functionalisation of Nanoporous Silica Materials3. Drug Delivery Using Nanoporous Silicas4. Enzyme Immobilisation Using Nanoporous Silicas5. Separation of Biomolecules Using Nanoporous Materials6. Nanocasting Technology for ?Smart Materials? in Biotechnology7. other Biomedical Applications. 8. Concluding Remarks1. Introduction2. Osteoconductive Biomaterials3. Osteoinductive Biomaterials4. Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering5. Future Prospects6. References1. Introduction2. Biomimetically Precipitated Mineral3. Mineral-Organic Hybrids4. Summary and Future Applications5. References1. Introduction2. Fluoridated Hydroxyapatite3. Preparation of Fluoridated Hydroxyapatite Coatings4. Physical and Chemical Properties5. Mechanical Properties6. In Vitro and In Vivo Performance7. Future Considerations for FHA Coated Implants. 8. Acknowledgement. References1. Introduction2. Pharmacokinetics3. Therapeutic Peptides and Proteins4. Immunogenicity5. Body Response To Biomaterials6. Summary7. Rerences1. Biomedical Devices and Biofilms2. In Vitro Considerations3. Factors Affecting Microbial Colonization of Biomaterials4. Prevention And Treatment5. Conclusions6. References1. Introduction. 1.1 Biomaterials1.2 Biomedical Implants1.3 Diamond Implants1.4 Proteins and Amino Acids1.5 Characteristics of Glycine1.6 Amino Acid Attachment to Diamond Surfaces1.7 Adsorption of Glycine onto Various Surfaces1.8 Conclusions. Acknowledgments. References