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Title Biomedical applications of polymeric materials and composites / edited by Raju Francis and D. Sakthi Kumar
Published Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-Vch, 2016

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Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1 Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Polymers as Hydrogels in Cell Encapsulation and Soft Tissue Replacement; 1.3 Biomaterials for Drug Delivery Systems; 1.4 Biomaterials for Heart Valves and Arteries; 1.5 Biomaterials for Bone Repair; 1.6 Conclusion; Abbreviations; References; Chapter 2 Conducting Polymers: An Introduction; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Types of Conducting Polymers; 2.2.1 Poly(thiophene); 2.2.2 Poly(para-phenylenevinylene); 2.2.3 Poly(carbazole); 2.2.4 Polyaniline
2.2.5 Polypyrrole2.3 Synthesis of Conducting Polymers; 2.4 Surface Functionalization of Conducting Polymers; 2.4.1 Physical-Chemical Modifications; 2.4.2 Electrical Property Modification; 2.4.3 Mechanical Property Modification; Abbreviations; References; Chapter 3 Conducting Polymers: Biomedical Applications; 3.1 Applications; 3.1.1 Drug Delivery; 3.1.1.1 Release and Diffusion; 3.1.1.2 Targeting and Delivery; 3.1.2 Electrode Coating; 3.1.3 Biological Sensors; 3.1.4 Bioactuators; 3.1.5 Tissue Engineering Applications; 3.1.5.1 Neural Applications; 3.1.5.2 Cardiovascular Applications
3.1.5.3 Applications in Brain Recording3.1.5.4 Applications in Scaffolds; 3.2 Conclusions; Abbreviations; References; Chapter 4 Plasma-Assisted Fabrication and Processing of Biomaterials; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Plasma in Medicine; 4.1.2 Plasma Sterilization; 4.1.3 Plasma Treatment of Cells; 4.1.4 Plasma-Assisted Surface Modification; 4.1.5 Plasma Functionalization; 4.1.6 Plasma-Enabled Synthesis of Polymers; 4.1.7 Plasma-Enhanced Fabrication of Amorphous and Graphene-Like Carbon; 4.1.7.1 Plasma Polymerized Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films; 4.1.7.2 DLC films as Hemocompatible Coatings
4.1.7.3 DLC Films as Antibacterial Coatings4.1.7.4 DLC Films as Corrosion Resistant and Low Wear Coatings; 4.1.7.5 Efficacy of DLC Films Tested in vivo; 4.1.7.6 Plasma-Enhanced Synthesis of Graphene and Carbon Nanoparticles; 4.2 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Smart Electroactive Polymers and Composite Materials; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Types of Electroactive Polymers; 5.3 Polymer Gels; 5.4 Conducting Polymers; 5.5 Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites (IPMC); 5.6 Conjugated Polymer; 5.7 Piezoelectric and Electrostrictive Polymers; 5.8 Dielectric Elastomers; 5.9 Summary; References
Chapter 6 Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Polymer Hydrogels; 6.3 Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels; 6.3.1 Methods to Synthesis Hydrogels; 6.3.1.1 Physical Cross-Linking; 6.3.1.2 Chemical Cross-Linking; 6.3.1.3 Radiation Cross-Linking; 6.3.2 Examples of Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels; 6.3.2.1 Poly(acrylic acid) and its Derivatives; 6.3.2.2 Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and its Copolymers; 6.3.2.3 Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP); 6.3.2.4 Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) Hydrogel; 6.3.2.5 Polypeptide Hydrogels; 6.3.3 Properties of Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels; 6.3.3.1 Smart Polymer Hydrogels
Summary With its content taken from only the very latest results, this is an extensive summary of the various polymeric materials used for biomedical applications. Following an introduction listing various functional polymers, including conductive, biocompatible and conjugated polymers, the book goes on to discuss different synthetic polymers that can be used, for example, as hydrogels, biochemical sensors, functional surfaces, and natural degradable materials. Throughout, the focus is on applications, with worked examples for training purposes as well as case studies included. The whole is rounded off with a look at future trends
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Biomedical materials.
Composite materials.
Biomedical and Dental Materials
Biocompatible Materials
composite material.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Atlases.
MEDICAL -- Essays.
MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
Biomedical materials
Composite materials
Form Electronic book
Author Francis, Raju, editor
Kumar, D. Sakthi, editor
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