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Biomedical Foams for Tissue Engineering Applications

Author : Paolo Netti
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857097032
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Biomedical Foams for Tissue Engineering Applications written by Paolo Netti and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomedical foams are a new class of materials, which are increasingly being used for tissue engineering applications. Biomedical Foams for Tissue Engineering Applications provides a comprehensive review of this new class of materials, whose structure can be engineered to meet the requirements of nutrient trafficking and cell and tissue invasion, and to tune the degradation rate and mechanical stability on the specific tissue to be repaired. Part one explores the fundamentals, properties, and modification of biomedical foams, including the optimal design and manufacture of biomedical foam pore structure for tissue engineering applications, biodegradable biomedical foam scaffolds, tailoring the pore structure of foam scaffolds for nerve regeneration, and tailoring properties of polymeric biomedical foams. Chapters in part two focus on tissue engineering applications of biomedical foams, including the use of bioactive glass foams for tissue engineering applications, bioactive glass and glass-ceramic foam scaffolds for bone tissue restoration, composite biomedical foams for engineering bone tissue, injectable biomedical foams for bone regeneration, polylactic acid (PLA) biomedical foams for tissue engineering, porous hydrogel biomedical foam scaffolds for tissue repair, and titanium biomedical foams for osseointegration. Biomedical Foams for Tissue Engineering Applications is a technical resource for researchers and developers in the field of biomaterials, and academics and students of biomedical engineering and regenerative medicine. - Explores the fundamentals, properties, and modification of biomedical foams - Includes intense focus on tissue engineering applications of biomedical foams - A technical resource for researchers and developers in the field of biomaterials, and academics and students of biomedical engineering and regenerative medicine

Metallic Foam Bone

Author : Cuie Wen
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 008101290X
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Metallic Foam Bone written by Cuie Wen and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metallic Foam Bone: Processing, Modification and Characterization and Properties examines the use of porous metals as novel bone replacement materials. With a strong focus on materials science and clinical applications, the book also examines the modification of metals to ensure their biocompatibility and efficacy in vivo. Initial chapters discuss processing and production methods of metals for tissue engineering and biomedical applications that are followed by topics on practical applications in orthopedics and dentistry. Finally, the book addresses the surface science of metallic foam and how it can be tailored for medical applications. This book is a valuable resource for materials scientists, biomedical engineers, and clinicians with an interest in innovative biomaterials for orthopedic and bone restoration. - Introduces biomaterials researchers to a promising, rapidly developing technology for replacing hard tissue - Increases familiarity with a range of technologies, enabling materials scientists and engineers to improve the material properties of porous metals - Explores the clinical applications of metal foams in orthopedics and dentistry

Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Author : Shakeel Ahmed
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128212802
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine written by Shakeel Ahmed and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine explores novel uses of these in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This book offers an interdisplinary approach, combining chemical, biomedical engineering, materials science and pharmacological aspects of the characterization, synthesis and application of bionanocomposites. Chapters cover a broad selection of bionanocomposites including chitosan, alginate and more, which are utilized in tissue engineering, wound healing, bone repair, drug formulation, cancer therapy, drug delivery, cartilage regeneration and dental implants. Additional sections of Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine discuss, in detail, the safety aspects and circular economy of bionanocomposites - offering an insight into the commercial and industrial aspects of these important materials. Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine will prove a highly useful text for for those in the fields of biomedical engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutics and materials science, both in academia and industrial R&D groups. Each bionanocomposite type is covered individually, providing specific and detailed information for each material Covers a range of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications, from dental and bone engineering to cancer therapy Offers an integrated approach, with contributions from authors across a variety of related disciplines, including biomedical engineering, chemistry and materials science

Cardiac Regeneration and Repair

Author : Ren-Ke Li
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857096710
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Cardiac Regeneration and Repair written by Ren-Ke Li and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-02-17 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac Regeneration and Repair, Volume Two reviews the use of biomaterials, alone or combined with cell therapy, in providing tissue-engineered constructs to repair the injured heart and prevent or reverse heart failure. Part one explores the variety of biomaterials available for cardiac repair, including nanomaterials and hydrogels. Further chapters explore the use of biomaterials to enhance stem cell therapy for restoring ventricular function and generating stem cell-modified intravascular stents. Part two focuses on tissue engineering for cardiac repair, including chapters on decellularized biologic scaffolds, synthetic scaffolds, cell sheet engineering, maturation of functional cardiac tissue patches, vascularized engineered tissues for in vivo and in vitro applications, and clinical considerations for cardiac tissue engineering. Finally, part three explores vascular remodeling, including chapters highlighting aortic extracellular matrix remodeling, cell-biomaterial interactions for blood vessel formation, and stem cells for tissue-engineered blood vessels. Cardiac Regeneration and Repair, Volume Two is complemented by an initial volume covering pathology and therapies. Together, the two volumes of Cardiac Regeneration and Repair provide a comprehensive resource for clinicians, scientists, or academicians fascinated with cardiac regeneration, including those interested in cell therapy, tissue engineering, or biomaterials. - Surveys the variety of biomaterials available for cardiac repair, including nanomaterials and hydrogels. - Focuses on tissue engineering for cardiac repair including clinical considerations for cardiac tissue engineering - Explores vascular remodeling, highlighting aortic extracellular matrix remodeling, cell-biomaterial interactions for blood vessel formation, and stem cells for tissue-engineered blood vessels

Medical Textiles from Natural Resources

Author : Md. Ibrahim H. Mondal
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0323904807
Total Pages : 936 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Medical Textiles from Natural Resources written by Md. Ibrahim H. Mondal and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Textiles from Natural Resources provides systematic and comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals, production methods, processing techniques, characterization techniques, properties and applications of medical textile materials from natural resources. Medical textiles offer a variety of technical and functional properties valued in medical and healthcare sectors, often relating to hygiene. As medical textile products remain in close contact with the human body, the fibre must have characteristics such as biological compatibility, biological degradability, permeability and nontoxicity. Only materials from natural renewable sources have such characteristics. This book provides the latest information on a wide range of medical applications, from single suture and wound dressings, to implants and tissue scaffolds. It also offers a systematic review of the manufacture, properties and applications of technical textiles for medical use. - Explains the latest technologies related to fibre extraction from natural sources, chemical treatments, weave constructions, fabric finishes and coatings. - Describes innovative applications of nanomaterials in the treatment of textile fabric and the utilization of carbohydrate polymers in the preparation of nanoparticles deposited in nonwoven fabrics. - Helps product designers to find appropriate materials from natural resources with the characteristics of biodegradability, renewability, biocompatibility and nontoxicity.

Medical Modelling

Author : Richard Bibb
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782423133
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Medical Modelling written by Richard Bibb and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-13 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical modelling and the principles of medical imaging, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Rapid Prototyping (also known as Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing) are important techniques relating to various disciplines - from biomaterials engineering to surgery. Building on the success of the first edition, Medical Modelling: The application of Advanced Design and Rapid Prototyping techniques in medicine provides readers with a revised edition of the original text, along with key information on innovative imaging techniques, Rapid Prototyping technologies and case studies.Following an overview of medical imaging for Rapid Prototyping, the book goes on to discuss working with medical scan data and techniques for Rapid Prototyping. In this second edition there is an extensive section of peer-reviewed case studies, describing the practical applications of advanced design technologies in surgical, prosthetic, orthotic, dental and research applications. - Covers the steps towards rapid prototyping, from conception (modelling) to manufacture (manufacture) - Includes a comprehensive case studies section on the practical application of computer-aided design (CAD) and rapid prototyping (RP) - Provides an insight into medical imaging for rapid prototyping and working with medical scan data

Multifunctional Hydrogels

Author : José García-Torres
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040009999
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Multifunctional Hydrogels written by José García-Torres and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-19 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydrogels are important polymer-based materials with innate fascinating properties and applications: they are three-dimensional, hydrophilic, polymeric networks that can absorb large amounts of water or aqueous fluids and are biocompatible, mechanically flexible, and soft. The incorporation of functionalities to develop smart and bioactive platforms has led to a myriad of applications. This book offers a comprehensive overview of multifunctional hydrogels, covering fundamentals, properties, and advanced applications in a progressive way. While each chapter can be read stand-alone, together they clearly describe the fundamental concepts of design, synthesis, and fabrication, as well as properties and performances of smart multifunctional hydrogels and their advanced applications in the biomedical, environmental, and robotics fields. This book: • Introduces readers to different hydrogel materials and the polymer types used to fabricate them. • Discusses conducting polymer hydrogels, nanocomposite hydrogels, and self-healing hydrogels. • Covers synthesis methodologies and fabrication techniques commonly used to confer certain structures and/or architectures. • Shows how hydrogels can be modified to incorporate new functionalities able to respond to physical and/or chemical changes. • Examines applications including bioelectronics, sensors and biosensors, tissue engineering, drug delivery, antipathogen applications, cancer theranostics, environmental applications, and soft robotics, with chapters showcasing the main advances achieved up to date in every field. Multifunctional Hydrogels: From Basic Concepts to Advanced Applications serves as a valuable resource for academic and industry researchers from interdisciplinary fields including materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, physics, and pharmaceutical engineering.

Regulatory Affairs for Biomaterials and Medical Devices

Author : Stephen F. Amato
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857099205
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Regulatory Affairs for Biomaterials and Medical Devices written by Stephen F. Amato and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All biomaterials and medical devices are subject to a long list of regulatory practises and policies which must be adhered to in order to receive clearance. This book provides readers with information on the systems in place in the USA and the rest of the world. Chapters focus on a series of procedures and policies including topics such as commercialization, clinical development, general good practise manufacturing and post market surveillance. - Addresses global regulations and regulatory issues surrounding biomaterials and medical devices - Especially useful for smaller companies who may not employ a full time vigilance professional - Focuses on procedures and policies including risk management, intellectual protection, marketing authorisation, university patent licenses and general good practise manufacturing

Modelling Degradation of Bioresorbable Polymeric Medical Devices

Author : J Pan
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1782420258
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Modelling Degradation of Bioresorbable Polymeric Medical Devices written by J Pan and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of bioresorbable polymers in stents, fixation devices and tissue engineering is revolutionising medicine. Both industry and academic researchers are interested in using computer modelling to replace some experiments which are costly and time consuming. This book provides readers with a comprehensive review of modelling polymers and polymeric medical devices as an alternative to practical experiments. Chapters in part one provide readers with an overview of the fundamentals of biodegradation. Part two looks at a wide range of degradation theories for bioresorbable polymers and devices. The final set of chapters look at advances in modelling biodegradation of bioresorbable polymers. This book is an essential guide to those concerned with replacing tests and experiments with modelling. - Provides a comprehensive mathematical framework for computer modelling of polymers and polymeric medical devices that can significantly reduce the number of experiments needed - Reviews the fundamental methods of modelling degradation, and applies these to particular materials including amorphous bioresorbable polyesters, semicrystalline biodegradable polyesters, and composite materials made of biodegradable polyesters and triclcium phosphates

Perspectives in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Author : Saverio Affatato
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1782420398
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Perspectives in Total Hip Arthroplasty written by Saverio Affatato and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Total hip arthroplasty, the most commonly performed orthopedic procedure, is used to replace or reconstruct the hip with an artificial joint. Perspectives in Total Hip Arthroplasty outlines developments in technologies and biomaterials used for this procedure, with a focus on the tribological interactions of the materials used. Part one outlines the history of total hip arthroplasty and goes on to explore advances in techniques and biomaterials. Part two focuses on the tribology of materials used to perform this procedure, explaining the impact of wear on the load-bearing surface, a major cause of failure in hip prostheses. Chapters review a range of materials, including modern biomaterials, hybrid materials, metal, ceramic, and polyethylene. The book also discusses the tribological interactions of these materials when used in total hip arthroplasty. Perspectives in Total Hip Arthroplasty is a key resource for clinicians, researchers, and academics interested in the tribology of total hip arthroplasty, as well as materials researchers, engineers, and academics concerned with the tribology of biomaterials. - Covers techniques from innovative surgeons and designs from multinational manufacturers, as well as information on improvements in technologies and biomaterials - Discusses the tribology of all the major materials used in total hip arthroplasty

Materials for Medical Application

Author : Robert B. Heimann
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110619318
Total Pages : 805 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Materials for Medical Application written by Robert B. Heimann and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 805 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives an introduction to the highly interdisciplinary field of biomaterials. It concisely summarizes properties, synthesis and modification of materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers or composites. Characterization, in vitro and in vivo testing as well as a selection of various applications are also part of this inevitable guide.

Surgical Techniques in Total Knee Arthroplasty and Alternative Procedures

Author : Saverio Affatato
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 178242038X
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Book Synopsis Surgical Techniques in Total Knee Arthroplasty and Alternative Procedures by : Saverio Affatato

Download or read book Surgical Techniques in Total Knee Arthroplasty and Alternative Procedures written by Saverio Affatato and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-12-09 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is commonly considered to be a reliable procedure, with high implant survival rates at 10 to 15 years of follow-up. The goal of total knee replacement surgery is to relieve pain and obtain better knee function. This is achieved by ensuring correct patient selection, pre-operative deformity, implant design and accurate surgical techniques. This book covers a range of techniques for the realisation of functional joint motion and stability. The first part of the book will describe fundamentals in total knee arthroplasty and alternative procedures. The second half will look at surgical techniques and considerations whilst the final chapters will address future trends and challenges in the field of knee surgery. This book will be an essential reference for academics, orthopaedic surgeons, and those training in medicine, physiatry and rheumatology.

Polymeric Foams

Author : S.-T. Lee
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000588726
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Polymeric Foams written by S.-T. Lee and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymeric Foams: Innovations in Technologies and Environmentally Friendly Materials offers the latest in technology and environmental innovations within the field of polymeric foams. It outlines how application-focused research in polymeric foam can continue to improve living quality and enhance social responsibility. This book: Addresses technological innovations including those in bead foams, foam injection molding, foams in tissue engineering, foams in insulation, and silicon rubber foam Discusses environmentally friendly innovations in PET foam, degradable and renewable foam, and physical blowing agents Describes principles as well as applications from internationally recognized foam experts This work is aimed at researchers and industry professionals across chemical, mechanical, materials, polymer engineering, and anyone else developing and applying these advanced polymeric materials.

Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare

Author : James T. Walker
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857096699
Total Pages : 719 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare written by James T. Walker and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-13 with total page 719 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare brings an understanding of decontamination practices and the development of technologies for cleaning and control of infection to a wide audience interested in public health, including healthcare specialists, scientists, students or patients. Part one highlights the importance and history of decontamination in hospitals and healthcare before exploring the role of standards in decontamination, infection control in Europe, and future trends in the area. Part two focuses on decontamination practices in hospitals and healthcare. It considers the role of the nurse in decontamination, the issues of microbial biofilm in waterlines, control of waterborne microorganisms, and the use of gaseous decontamination technologies. Further chapters explore decontamination of prions, the use of protective clothing, no-touch automated room disinfection systems, and controlling the presence of microorganisms in hospitals. Part three discusses practices for decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and endoscopes. These chapters examine a range of guidance documents, including the choice framework for local policy and procedures for decontamination of surgical instruments, as well as novel technologies for cleaning and detection of contamination. Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare provides a reference source on decontamination for public health professionals and students concerned with healthcare. It is particularly useful for scientists in microbiology and disinfection/decontamination laboratories, healthcare workers who use disinfectants, students in microbiology, clinicians, members of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences/Central Sterilising Club, and those employed in the Central Sterile Services departments of healthcare facilities. - Discusses decontamination processes in Europe - Provides an in-depth understanding into decontamination in healthcare settings, specifically hospitals and dental practices - Examines the decontamination of surgical equipment and endoscopes

Cutting Edge Preclinical Models in Translational Medicine

Author : Chiara Attanasio
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3039361384
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (393 download)

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Download or read book Cutting Edge Preclinical Models in Translational Medicine written by Chiara Attanasio and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In vitro, in vivo, and in silico preclinical models hold a widely acknowledged potential, yet complex limitations. For this reason, which has been known for a long time by experimenters and modelers, the translation of “science products” to the clinic is still far. Therefore, there is a raising awareness of the need to bridge this gap by developing integrated and innovative models. Organ and tissue bioengineering is an ideal approach to foster innovative strategies in significant research and clinical areas. Similarly, in translational neuroscience research, this challenge has been taken up by intriguing fish models. However, much research based on novel methodologies has still to be performed to get the bench closer to the bedside.

Dressings for Advanced Wound Care

Author : Sharon Lam Po Tang
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429523610
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book Dressings for Advanced Wound Care written by Sharon Lam Po Tang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dressings for Advanced Wound Care focuses on helping the reader better understand advanced wound care and relevant technologies. It explains how different types of wounds may require different environments to heal and how dressings can help in creating the right environment. It gives an overview of the various dressing technologies that are available to help manage wounds that are difficult to heal. Finally, this book highlights the current trends that may be directing the future of the advanced wound dressing sector. FEATURES: Relates technologies with commercially available end-products, giving the reader a more specific overview of the advanced wound dressing sector Provides a realistic overview of the process of developing an advanced wound care dressing Summarises recent clinical evidence on advanced wound dressings Explains how dressings differ and what works best for which wound type Examines clinical evidence on technologies and on-market products Describes the requirements for launching a new advanced wound dressing This book is aimed at medical clinicians and professionals in the fields of biomedical engineering, textile science, and materials engineering.

Functional Biomaterials

Author : Tamilselvan Mohan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527827668
Total Pages : 718 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (278 download)

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Download or read book Functional Biomaterials written by Tamilselvan Mohan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A succinct handbook explaining interdisciplinary processing, methods, and applications of bio-based materials This book merges the two most important trends in biomaterials: functionalization and renewable chemistry. It covers a variety of biopolymers and various approaches for the transformation of these biopolymers into functional units. Sample topics covered by the two well-qualified authors include: Fundamental knowledge of biopolymers–natural ones, such as cellulose and other polysaccharides, and synthetic ones, such as polyethylene The origin, classifications, chemical nature, and isolation methods of specific biopolymers The different classical and modern approaches for the transformation of biopolymers into different shapes, ranging from thin films (model surfaces), to nanoparticles, to nanofibers, all the way to 3D scaffolds The morphology, structure, shape, thermal, electrical, and surface properties of biomaterials This all-inclusive reference guide, which covers fundamentals, methods, and applications alike, is a key resource for both students and practicing scientists involved in programs of study or disciplines that intersect with the field of biomaterials.