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1 online resource (344 pages) |
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Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials ; number 57 |
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Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials ; no. 57.
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| Contents |
Cover; Biomimetic biomaterials Structure and applications; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials; Foreword; Introduction; Dedication; Part I Biomimetic biomaterials, structure and surfaces; 1. Biomimetic materials in regenerative medicine; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Biomimetic nanocrystalline apatites; 1.3 Ceramic porous scaffolds for the regeneration of bone tissue; 1.4 Functionalized biologically inspired hybrid composites for the repair of osteochondral lesions |
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1.5 Organomorphic synthesis of stromal-like scaffolds to drive the ex situ regeneration of organs1.6 Conclusion; 1.7 References; 2. Biomimetic potential of chitin-based composite biomaterials of poriferan origin; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Chitin as scaffold and template in natural biocomposites; 2.3 Biomimetic potential of chitin-based composites; 2.4 Conclusion; 2.5 Acknowledgement; 2.6 References; 3. Hierarchical structure, mechanical properties and fabrication of biomimetic biomaterials; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Hierarchical structures in nature: the building blocks |
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3.3 Higher order structures: from nano- to macroscale3.4 Effect of hierarchical structures on mechanical properties; 3.5 Fabrication pathways to implement biomimetic hierarchy; 3.6 Conclusion; 3.7 References; 4. Biomimetic coatings for biomaterial surfaces; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Issues being addressed through biomimetic coatings; 4.3 Approaches to the creation of biomimetic surfaces; 4.4 Range of biomaterials; 4.5 Evaluation of coating efficiency; 4.6 Conclusion; 4.7 References; 5. Functional gradients in natural and biomimetic spinal disk structures; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The spinal disk |
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5.3 Functionally graded material (FGM) synthesis methods5.4 Functionally graded material (FGM) characterization; 5.5 Conclusion; 5.6 References; Part II Tissue- engineering applications of biomimetic biomaterials; 6. Biomimetic scaffolds for skin tissue and wound repair; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The skin anatomy and the wound repair process; 6.3 Scaffolds for dermal repair; 6.4 Materials used for dermal substitutes; 6.5 Scaffolds as a means to support wound repair; 6.6 Conclusion; 6.7 References; 7. Biomimetic scaffolds for stem cellbased tissue engineering; 7.1 Introduction |
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7.2 Stem cells as a tool for tissue engineering7.3 Scaffolds used in organ transplantation; 7.4 Seeding and culturing stem cells onto scaffolds; 7.5 Creating acellular scaffolds for stem cells; 7.6 Conclusion; 7.7 Acknowledgements; 7.8 References; 8. Biomimetic bone regeneration; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Demand and supply: clinicians, engineers and biologists; 8.3 Bone grafting: the ultimate biomimetic regeneration procedure; 8.4 Bone graft substitute pore structures: balancing space, permeability and mechanics; 8.5 Bone graft substitute chemistry: creating interactive interfaces |
| Summary |
A significant proportion of modern medical technology has been developed through biomimetics, which is biologically inspired by studying pre-existing functioning systems in nature. Typical biomimetically inspired biomaterials include nano-biomaterials, smart biomaterials, hybrid biomaterials, nano-biocomposites, hierarchically porous biomaterials and tissue scaffolds. This important book summarises key research in this important field. The book is divided into two parts: Part one is devoted to the biomimetics of biomaterials themselves while part two provides overviews and case studies of tissue engineering applications from a biomimetics' perspective. The book has a strong focus on cutting edge biomimetically inspired biomaterials including chitin, hydrogels, calcium phosphates, biopolymers and anti-thrombotic coatings. Since many scaffolds for skin tissue engineering are biomimetically inspired, the book also has a strong focus on the biomimetics of tissue engineering in the repair of bone, skin, cartilage, soft tissue and specific organs. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Biomimetic biomaterials is a standard reference for both the biomaterials research community and clinicians involved in such areas as bone regeneration, skin tissue and wound repair. Places strong focus on cutting edge biomimetically-inspired biomaterials including chitin, hydrogels, calcium phosphates, biopolymers and anti-thrombotic coatingsProvides overviews and case studies of tissue engineering applications from a biomimetics perspectiveAlso places focus on the biomimetics of tissue engineering in the repair of bone, skin, cartilage, soft tissue and specific organs |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Print version record |
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Biomimetic materials.
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Biomedical materials.
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Health and Wellbeing. -- ukslc
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Biomimetic Materials
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Atlases.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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Biomedical materials
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Biomimetic materials
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Health and Wellbeing.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Ruys, Andrew
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| LC no. |
2013943642 |
| ISBN |
0857098888 |
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9780857098887 |
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