R. Francis — Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials and Composites (2017)

Автор: R. Francis
Название книги: Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials and Composites
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Биологические науки
Страницы: 403
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

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.
Topics
Materials
Polymer Chemistry
Composites
Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Contents
Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Conducting Polymers: An Introduction
Conducting Polymers: Biomedical Applications
Plasma-Assisted Fabrication and Processing of Biomaterials
Smart Electroactive Polymers and Composite Materials
Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels
Hydrophilic Polymers
Properties of Stimuli-Responsive Polymers
Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Biomedical Applications
Functionally Engineered Sol–Gel Derived Inorganic Gels and Hybrid Nanoarchitectures for Biomedical Applications
Relevance of Natural Degradable Polymers in the Biomedical Field
Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers for Medical and Clinical Applications