This book covers advancements in the field of bone repair and regeneration. It introduces bone development, repair, and regeneration and details different biomaterials and technologies involved in the fabrication and characterization of bone-related scaffolds and implants. The book explores nanotechnological intervention and folklore phytomedicines and their prospects in regenerating bone including major bone related disease conditions, infection, and their tackling via tissue engineering strategies. FEATURES: Covers polymer materials and technologies for bone repair and regeneration based on tissue engineering Defines the interdisciplinary mechanism of bone tissue repair ranging from the fields of material science, nanotechnology, and phytomedicine includes basic sciences, scaffolds, and bone infection Examines fabrication and characterization methods for the bone repair materials Reviews fundamentals of interlinked mechanisms of bone development, repair, and regeneration. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in biomedical and tissue engineering and biomaterial sciences.

Ch. 1. 21st century challenges for biomaterials / Larry L. Hench -- ch. 2. Stem cell technology: hope or hype? / Larry L. Hench and Julian R. Jones -- ch. 3. Bioactive materials for gene control / Larry L. Hench -- ch. 4. Nanoparticles for novel healthcare therapeutics / Sudipta Seal [und weitere] -- ch. 5. Glass microspheres for cancer treatment / Delbert E. Day -- ch. 6. Bioactive glasses and angiogenesis / Alejandro A. Gorustovich, Luis A. Haro Durand, Aldo R. Boccaccini -- ch. 7. Clinical applications of bioactive glasses for maxillo-facial repair / Ian Thompson -- ch. 8. Clinical applications of bioactive glass-ceramics / Takao Yamamuro -- ch. 9. Hierarchical porous scaffolds for bone regeneration / Julian R. Jones -- ch. 10. Cartilage regeneration / Adam C. Grochowski and MIchael B. Fenn -- ch. 11. Hydrogels for tissue engineering of articular cartilage / Javier S. Castro -- ch. 12. Total knee replacements / Jason Wertz -- ch. 13. Total hip replacement / Kim Elshot Alvarez -- ch. 14. Bioactive surfaces for total hip prosthesis / Takao Yamamuro -- ch. 15. Artificial skin and wound dressings / Krystle Placencio [und weitere] -- ch. 16. Degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine / Russell Beal -- ch. 17. Shoulder repair / Shane D. Smith -- ch. 18. Drug-eluting stents: worth the risk? / Adam Estelle -- ch. 19. Treating aortic aneurysms / Rochellee Manygoats -- ch. 20. Abdominal aortic aneurysms: treatment and repair / John Ashton -- ch. 21. Heart valve stenosis and surgical repair: present and future / Scott Cooper -- ch. 22. Prosthetic vascular grants for treatment of peripheral arterial disease / Margo Ellis -- ch. 23. Small-diameter vascular grafts / Kyle Marr -- ch. 24. Spinal cord repair: current methods and limitations / Julie Lockwood -- ch. 25. Spinal cord repair for paraplegics / Jeffrey Calhoun -- ch. 26. Brain-machine interfaces / Matthew Goodman -- ch. 27. Stem cell research for treatment of Parkinson's disease / Colleen Young and Michael B. Fenn -- ch. 28. Tissue engineering for corneal regeneration / Ayyasamy Aruchamy -- ch. 29. Development of Lasik: laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis -- ch. 30. Hearing devices: experiencing a world of sound / Savannah Burnside -- ch. 31. Glass-ceramic dental restorations / Wolfram Holand and Volker M. Rheinberger -- ch. 32. Pain-desensitizing dental materials / David C. Greenspan -- ch. 33. Ethical considerations in biomaterials research and development / Mrinal K. Musiband and Subrata Saha -- ch. 34. The ending / Larry L. Hench

"This book emphasizes on advancement in the field of bone repair and regeneration. It introduces bone development, repair and regeneration emphasizing the correlation of the processes including details about different biomaterials and technologies involved in the fabrication, characterization of bone related scaffolds and implants. The realm of nanotechnological intervention and folklore phytomedicines and their prospects in regenerating bone is explored including major bone related disease conditions, infection, and their tackling via tissue engineering strategies. Covers polymer materials and technologies for bone repair and regeneration based on tissue engineering Defines the interdisciplinary mechanism of bone tissue repair ranging from the fields of material science, nanotechnology, and phytomedicine Includes basic sciences, scaffold-based approach, and bone infection Examines fabrication and characterization methods required for finalizing the bone repair materials Reviews fundamentals of interlinked mechanisms of bone development, repair, and regeneration This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in biomedical and tissue engineering, and biomaterial sciences"--

Focusing on bone biology, Bone Tissue Engineering integrates basic sciences with tissue engineering. It includes contributions from world-renowned researchers and clinicians who discuss key topics such as different models and approaches to bone tissue engineering, as well as exciting clinical applications for patients. Divided into four sections, t

This report surveys opportunities for future Army applications in biotechnology, including sensors, electronics and computers, materials, logistics, and medical therapeutics, by matching commercial trends and developments with enduring Army requirements. Several biotechnology areas are identified as important for the Army to exploit, either by direct funding of research or by indirect influence of commercial sources, to achieve significant gains in combat effectiveness before 2025.

This book provides comprehensive coverage of smart biomaterials and their potential applications, a field that is developing at a very rapid pace. Because smart biomaterials are an emerging class of biomaterials that respond to small changes in external stimuli with large discontinuous changes in their physical properties, they have been designed to act as an “on–off” switch for, among others, bio separation, immunoanalysis, drug delivery technologies, gene therapy, diagnostics, bio sensors and artificial muscles. After an introduction to the topic and the history of smart biomaterials, the author gives the reader an in-depth look at the properties, mechanics, and characterization of smart biomaterials including hydrogels, particles, assemblies, surfaces, fibers and conjugates. Information on the wide range of applications for these materials follows, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, diagnostics, biosensors, bio separation and actuators. In addition, recent advances in shape memory biomaterials as active components of medical devices are also presented.

Calcium-based natural minerals are important for a wide range of applications. Though these materials are available in nature, researchers are working toward developing them in the laboratory. Calcium-Based Materials: Processing, Characterization, and Applications introduces the possibility of designing these materials for particular applications. Introduces a variety of calcium-based materials and discusses synthesis, growth, and stability Provides in-depth coverage of calcium carbonate Discusses applications of calcium-based minerals in different fields Includes details on synchrotron X-ray tools for case minerals This comprehensive text is aimed at researchers in materials science, engineering, and bioengineering.

Mechanics of Auxetic Materials and Structures offers a wide range of application-based and practical considerations of smart materials and auxetic materials in engineering structures. Exploring the analytical and numerical solution procedures, the book discusses crucial characteristics of metamaterials and their response to external factors. Covering the effect of different parameters and external factors on the mechanics of auxetic materials and structures, the book considers the benefits leading to better fracture resistance, toughness, shear modulus, and acoustic response. The book serves as a reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students studying civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science and taking courses in smart materials, metamaterials, and mechanics of materials.

This book describes various aspects of technical textiles and materials, emerging technologies, plant by-products, ultrafine fibers, functional fibers, and fabrics, covering the entire spectrum of technical textiles. It covers the fundamental aspects of emerging technology, materials, and processes. It also discusses various futuristic potential nanofibrous material spun via needleless technology and their inherent properties utilized for creating functional applications in the field of technical textiles. Features: Covers the fundamentals of technical fibers and their processing technologies. Explores natural fibers from agro-residue for high-value technical textiles. Presents up-to-date summary of technical textiles and associated technology. Highlights research and development studies data translated into product-oriented research and practical applications. Identifies the coloring ability of prevailing and new sources of pigments from bioresources. The book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and graduate students in textile and industrial engineering, materials science, and engineering, including apparel engineering.

Calcium phosphate materials are used in many medical and dental applications. Advanced Synthesis and Medical Applications of Calcium Phosphates covers the structure, chemistry, synthesis, and properties of both natural and synthetic calcium-based biomaterials and details a variety of medical applications. Depicts the latest advances in using calcium phosphates in bone regeneration and tissue engineering Includes the latest generation of regenerative biomaterials with an integrated perspective combining both research and clinical issues Provides an understanding of the clinical targets and requirements for regenerative medicine Detailing fundamentals through applications, this book helps biomaterials researchers to better understand the clinical targets and requirements for use of these materials for optimal synthesis and development.