Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Orthopedics

Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Orthopedics
Author: Inamuddin
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2018-10-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128137576

Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Orthopedics provides a solid understanding of recent developments in the field of nano-composites used in orthopedics. The book covers joint replacement, the load bearing capability of fractured bones, bone soft tissue regeneration, hard tissue replacement, artificial bone grafting, bone repair, bone tissue transplantations, and related topics, thus helping readers understand how to resolve problems associated with bone fracture and orthopedic surgery. A variety of nanocomposite materials are discussed, with their properties and preparation methods given. - Outlines the use of nanotechnology for bone tissue transplantation - Describes nanocomposites for bone grafting and artificial bones, also including their properties - Includes discussions on tissue engineering of bone and tissue regeneration and transplantation - Describes many composite materials and their preparation methods

Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Dentistry

Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Dentistry
Author: Abdullah M. Asiri
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2018-11-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128137592

Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Dentistry presents the study and developments of nano-composite materials for dental applications. Special emphasis is given to the issues related to dental bone regeneration using various types of nano-composite materials, issues of dental failure, antibacterial properties and dental implants. Topics are systematically arranged so that layman can also understand the fundamentals and applications of dental nanocomposites. The book offers a powerful source of exploration on the preparation, characteristics and specific uses of composites in the fields of applied chemistry and medical sciences. - Offers an historical overview of composites materials and their dentistry applications - Outlines the role of nanocomposites and nanotechnology in dentistry - Discusses the properties of nanocomposites for dental grafting, implants and bone tissues

Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Drug Delivery

Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Drug Delivery
Author: Inamuddin
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 988
Release: 2018-06-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128137584

Applications of Nanocomposite in Drug Delivery discusses and explores the applications of nanocomposites in the area of drug delivery. Starting with a scientific understanding of drug delivery fundamentals, the book explores the utility of nanocomposites in the area of controlled, transdermal, osteo-articular tuberculosis and stimulus sensitive drug delivery applications. The book intricately details and discusses a variety of methods for their preparation, while also highlighting specific applications of nanocomposites in targeted drug delivery. - Discusses nanocomposite and nanotechnology for drug delivery - Outlines the mechanisms involved in targeted drug delivery using nanocomposites - Includes synthesis methods for nanocomposites used in controlled drug delivery - Lists various applications of nanocomposites in drug delivery

Natural Polysaccharides in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications

Natural Polysaccharides in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications
Author: Md Saquib Hasnain
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2019-07-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128170565

Natural Polysaccharides in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications provides a fundamental overview of natural polysaccharides, their sources, extraction methodologies, and characterizations. It covers specific natural polysaccharides and their effective application in drug delivery and biomedical use. Additionally, chapters in the book discuss key topics including the sources and extraction methodologies of natural polysaccharides, their role in tissue engineering applications, polysaccharide-based nanoparticles in biomedical applications, and their role in the delivery of anticancer drugs. Written by industry leaders and edited by experts, this book emphasizes recent advances made in the field.Natural Polysaccharides in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications provides academics, researchers, and pharmaceutical health care professionals with a comprehensive book on polysaccharides in pharmaceutical delivery process. - Provides fundamental concepts of natural polysaccharides as it applies to the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and biotechnology industries - Includes contributions from global leaders and experts from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies in the application of natural polysaccharides in pharmaceutical products and biomedical utilization - Offers practical examples, illustrations, chemical structures, and research case studies to help explain natural polysaccharides concepts in drug delivery and biomedical applications

Applications of Advanced Green Materials

Applications of Advanced Green Materials
Author: Shakeel Ahmed
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 806
Release: 2020-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128209380

Applications of Advanced Green Materials provides a comprehensive and authoritative review on recent advancement in green materials in various applications. Each chapter is focused on a specific application of advanced green materials from packaging to sensor technology, biomedical to environmental applications, textile to catalysis to electronic shielding applications, supercapacitors, drug delivery, tissue engineering, bioelectronic, gas storage and separation, etc. This book also discusses life cycle assessment and circular economy of green materials and their future prospective. The book is unique with contributions from renowned scientists working on biopolymers and biocomposites, bioactive and biodegradable materials, composites, and metallic natural materials. This book is an essential resource for academicians, researchers, students and professionals interested in exploring potential of advanced green materials. - Includes up to date information on applications of advanced green materials - Each chapter is specifically discussing a particular application with examples - Present a unified approach to discuss in detail about origin, synthesis and application of green materials

Alginates in Drug Delivery

Alginates in Drug Delivery
Author: Amit Kumar Nayak
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2020-07-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128176415

Alginates in Drug Delivery explores the vital precepts, basic and fundamental aspects of alginates in pharmaceutical sciences, biopharmacology, and in the biotechnology industry. The use of natural polymers in healthcare applications over synthetic polymers is becoming more prevalent due to natural polymers' biocompatibility, biodegradability, economic extraction and ready availability. To fully utilize and harness the potential of alginates, this book presents a thorough understanding of the synthesis, purification, and characterization of alginates and their derivative. This book collects, in a single volume, all relevant information on alginates in health care, including recent advances in the field. This is a highly useful resource for pharmaceutical scientists, health care professionals and regulatory scientists actively involved in the pharmaceutical product and process development of natural polymer containing drug delivery, as well as postgraduate students and postdoctoral research fellows in pharmaceutical sciences. - Provides a single source on the complete alginate chemistry, collection, chemical modifications, characterization and applications in healthcare fields - Includes high quality illustrations, along with practical examples and research case studies - Contains contributions by global leaders and experts from academia, industry and regulatory agencies who are pioneers in the application of natural polysaccharides in diverse pharmaceutical fields

Chitosan-Based Nanocomposite Materials

Chitosan-Based Nanocomposite Materials
Author: Shikha Gulati
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2022-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811953384

This book highlights the state-of-the-art research and discovery in the use of chitosan-based nanocomposites in biomedical applications, including the scope to which these novel materials have been incorporated by the community. It provides an exceptional insight into the strategies for the synthesis and chemical modifications of chitosan, characterization techniques, their use as anticancer agents, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal agents, their role in the biomedical field, and applications in drug delivery, gene therapy, dentistry, orthopedics, etc. This book will also emphasize the challenges with previous signs of progress and way for further research, details relating to the current pioneering technology, and future perspectives with a multidisciplinary approach. Furthermore, it presents up-to-date information on the economics, toxicity, and regulations related to these novel materials.

Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites

Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites
Author: Kunal Pal
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 846
Release: 2022-09-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 032388525X

Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites: Materials and Applications is a comprehensive guide to polymers and polymer composites for biomedical applications, bringing together detailed information on their preparation, properties, cutting-edge technologies, innovative materials and key application areas. Sections introduce polymers and composites in biomedical applications and cover characterization techniques, preparation and properties of composites and gel-based systems. Innovative technologies and instruments used in the fabrication of polymer composites for biomedical applications are then presented in detail, including 3D bioprinting, 4D printing, electrospinning, stimuli-responsive polymers and quantum dots. This is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a broader understanding of polymers and composites for biomedical applications. In addition, it is ideal for readers who want to conduct interdisciplinary research or explore new avenues for research and development. - Provides broad, systematic and detailed coverage of preparation methods, properties, technologies, structures and applications - Explores the state-of-the-art in biomedical polymers, including gene delivery, oleogels, bigels, 3D bioprinting, 4D printing and antiviral materials - Offers analysis and comparison of experimental data on physical properties and explains environmental, ethical and medical guidelines

Ceramic Nanocomposites

Ceramic Nanocomposites
Author: Rajat Banerjee
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 617
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857093495

Ceramic nanocomposites have been found to have improved hardness, strength, toughness and creep resistance compared to conventional ceramic matrix composites. Ceramic nanocomposites reviews the structure and properties of these nanocomposites as well as manufacturing and applications.Part one looks at the properties of different ceramic nanocomposites, including thermal shock resistance, flame retardancy, magnetic and optical properties as well as failure mechanisms. Part two deals with the different types of ceramic nanocomposites, including the use of ceramic particles in metal matrix composites, carbon nanotube-reinforced glass-ceramic matrix composites, high temperature superconducting ceramic nanocomposites and ceramic particle nanofluids. Part three details the processing of nanocomposites, including the mechanochemical synthesis of metallic–ceramic composite powders, sintering of ultrafine and nanosized ceramic and metallic particles and the surface treatment of carbon nanotubes using plasma technology. Part four explores the applications of ceramic nanocomposites in such areas as energy production and the biomedical field.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Ceramic nanocomposites is a technical guide for professionals requiring knowledge of ceramic nanocomposites, and will also offer a deeper understanding of the subject for researchers and engineers within any field dealing with these materials. - Reviews the structure and properties of ceramic nanocomposites as well as their manufacturing and applications - Examines properties of different ceramic nanocomposites, as well as failure mechanisms - Details the processing of nanocomposites and explores the applications of ceramic nanocomposites in areas such as energy production and the biomedical field

Polymeric and Natural Composites

Polymeric and Natural Composites
Author: Md Saquib Hasnain
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2021-07-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030702669

This book provides understanding of raw materials, manufacturing and biomedical applications of different polymeric and natural composites such as drug delivery, growth factor delivery, orthopedics, dentistry and wound dressing.