Nanomaterials in Tissue Engineering

• Author : A K Gaharwar,S Sant,M J Hancock,S A Hacking
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 31 July 2013

Nanomaterial technologies can be used to fabricate high-performance biomaterials with tailored physical, chemical, and biological properties. They are therefore an area of interest for emerging biomedical technologies such as scaffolding, tissue regeneration, and controlled drug delivery. Nanomaterials in tissue engineering explores the fabrication of a variety of nanomaterials and the use of these materials across a range of tissue engineering applications. Part one focuses on the fabrication of nanomaterials for tissue engineering applications and includes chapters on engineering nanoporous biomaterials,

• Author : Cato T. Laurencin,Lakshmi S. Nair
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 16 June 2008

Nanofabrication gives us the ability to mimic biological structures with molecular level precision. Offering a natural progression of topics, Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering: The Scaffold provides a state-of-the-art account of groundbreaking research in this rapidly emerging area of biomedical engineering. Emphasizing the importance of scaffo

• Author : Lijie Grace Zhang,John P Fisher,Kam Leong
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 14 January 2015

3D Bioprinting and Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering provides an in depth introduction to these two technologies and their industrial applications. Stem cells in tissue regeneration are covered, along with nanobiomaterials. Commercialization, legal and regulatory considerations are also discussed in order to help you translate nanotechnology and 3D printing-based products to the marketplace and the clinic. Dr. Zhang’s and Dr. Fishers’ team of expert contributors have pooled their expertise in order to provide a summary of the suitability, sustainability and

• Author : Alina-Maria Holban,Alexandru Grumezescu
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 22 March 2019

Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Nanobiomaterials in Tissue Engineering highlights the impact of novel bioactive materials in both current applications and their potential in the future progress of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Tissue engineering is a well investigated and challenging bio-medical field, with promising perspectives to improve and support the quality of life in diseased patients. This book brings together the latest research findings regarding the design and versatility of bioactive materials and their potential in tissue engineering. In addition,

• Author : Sabu Thomas,Yves Grohens,Neethu Ninan
• Publisher : William Andrew Pub
• Release : 08 January 2015

Tissue engineering involves seeding of cells on bio-mimicked scaffolds providing adhesive surfaces. Researchers though face a range of problems in generating tissue which can be circumvented by employing nanotechnology. It provides substrates for cell adhesion and proliferation and agents for cell growth and can be used to create nanostructures and nanoparticles to aid the engineering of different types of tissue. Written by renowned scientists from academia and industry, this book covers the recent developments, trends and innovations in the application

• Author : Patrick Kimuyu
• Publisher : GRIN Verlag
• Release : 06 November 2017

Scientific Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Medicine - Biomedical Engineering, grade: 1, Egerton University (Public Health), course: Medical technology, language: English, abstract: Over the past few decades, the field of tissue engineering seems to have been receiving extensive attention due to its rapid growth. Nanobiotechnology has solved the existing challenge in tissue engineering using the contemporary therapies including poor vascularization of cells, low anatomical integrity of engineered cells/or tissues, immunological incompatibility with the host, and lack of functional

• Author : A. K. Gaharwar
• Publisher : Woodhead Pub Limited
• Release : 14 June 2021

Tissue engineering promises to revolutionize the way millions of patients with organ failure or tissue damage are treated. Yet the challenges are significant. Materials synthesis, characterization, design, and application are a central part of tissue engineering. This book provides guidance on these important issues, particularly at the nanoscale. After an introductory chapter, the book is divided into three parts: The fabrication of nanomaterials for tissue engineering applications, the application of nanomaterials in soft tissue engineering, and the application of nanomaterials

• Author : Ashutosh Tiwari,Atul Tiwari
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 19 February 2013

This groundbreaking, multidisciplinary work is one of the first books to cover Nanotheragnostics, the new developmental edge of nanomedicine. Through a collection of authoritative chapters, the book reports on nanoscopic therapeutic systems that incorporate therapeutic agents, molecular targeting, and diagnostic imaging capabilities. An invaluable reference for researchers in materials science, bioengineering, pharmacy, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, this volume features four main parts on biomedical nanomaterials, advanced nanomedicine, nanotheragnostics, and nanoscaffolds technology.

• Author : Alexandru Grumezescu
• Publisher : William Andrew
• Release : 23 February 2016

Nanobiomaterials in Soft Tissue Engineering brings together recent developments and the latest approaches in the field of soft tissue engineering at the nanoscale, offering a new perspective on the evolution of current and future applications. Leading researchers from around the world present the latest research and share new insights. This book covers the major conventional and unconventional fabrication methods of typical three-dimensional scaffolds used in regenerative medicine. Surface modification and spatial properties are included in an up-to-date overview, with the

• Author : Swaminathan Sethuraman,Uma Maheswari Krishnan,Anuradha Subramanian
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 26 October 2016

Nanotechnology and high-end characterization techniques have highlighted the importance of the material choice for the success of tissue engineering. A paradigm shift has been seen from conventional passive materials as scaffolds to smart multi-functional materials that can mimic the complex intracellular milieu more effectively. This book presents a detailed overview of the rationale involved in the choice of materials for regeneration of different tissues and the future directions in this fascinating area of materials science with specific chapters on regulatory

• Author : Cato T. Laurencin,Lakshmi S. Nair
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 28 October 2014

Nanotechnology and regenerative engineering have emerged to the forefront as the most versatile and innovative technologies to foster novel therapeutic techniques and strategies of the twenty-first century. The first edition of Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering: The Scaffold was the first comprehensive source to explain the developments in nanostructured biomaterials for tissue engineering, the relevance of nanostructured materials in tissue regeneration, and the current applications of nanostructured scaffolds for engineering various tissues. This fully revised second edition, renamed Nanotechnology and Regenerative

• Author : Filippo Rossi,Alberto Rainer
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 22 August 2020

Nanomaterials for Theranostics and Tissue Engineering: Techniques, Trends and Applications provides information on the major methodologies for the application of nanomaterials in the medical field. In recent years, nanotechnology for medicine, commonly known as bionanotechnology, or nanomedicine, has revolutionized various types of medical treatment. This book is intended for practicing engineers and scientists, and includes detailed, readily applicable protocols. It focuses on 4 major themes, including the synthesis of nanosystems for controlled drug delivery, nanotechnology-enhanced sensing systems, the application of nanotechnologies

• Author : Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
• Publisher : William Andrew
• Release : 14 February 2018

Nanostructures for the Engineering of Cells: Tissues and Organs showcases recent advances in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, with particular emphasis on tissue engineering, organ and cell applications. The book provides an up-to-date overview of organ targeting and cell targeting using nanotechnology. In addition, tissue engineering applications, such as skin regeneration are also discussed. Written by a diverse range of international academics, this book is a valuable research resource for researchers working in the biomaterials, medical and pharmaceutical industries. Explains how nanomaterials regulate

• Author : Challa S.S.R. Kumar
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release : 22 November 2019

Ninth volume of a 40 volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about Nanotechnology Characterization Tools for Tissue Engineering and Medical Therapy. Modern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are covered and make this volume an essential reading for research scientists in academia and industry.

• Author : Alexandru Grumezescu
• Publisher : William Andrew
• Release : 03 March 2016

Nanobiomaterials in Hard Tissue Engineering: Applications of Nanobiomaterials brings new insights for hard tissue constructions, starting with the diversity of the currently used methods of synthesis and characterization of such materials, and then providing information on new directions in engineered tissues manipulation. This book enables readers to use the latest research on the topic in an applied setting by providing a coherent text with focused chapters that can be accessed in one comprehensive location. This collection of titles brings together