Nanobiomaterials Science, Development and Evaluation

Nanobiomaterials Science, Development and Evaluation examines the practical aspects of producing nanostructured biomaterials for a range of applications. With a strong focus on materials, such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, the book also examines nanostructured coatings and toxicology aspects.

Chapters in Part One look at materials classes and their synthesis with information on all major material groups. Part Two focuses on nanostructured coatings and practical aspects associated with the use of nanobiomaterials in vivo.

This book brings together the work of international contributors who are actively engaged on the forefront of research in their respective disciplines, and is a valuable resource for materials scientists in academia, industry, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

Focuses on the synthesis and evaluation techniques for a range of nanobiomaterialsExamines nanostructured inorganic coatings for biomaterialsDiscusses issues related to the toxicology of nanobiomaterialsPresents the practical aspects of nanobiomaterials

1. Introduction 2. Particles/Fibers/Bulk 3. Porous scaffolds 4. Naturally based and biologically derived nanobiomaterials 5. Nanogels for biomedical applications: Drug delivery, imaging, tissue engineering, and biosensors 6. Lipid-based nanobiomaterials 7. Peptide-based nanobiomaterials 8. Nanoparticles hybridization to engineer biomaterials for drug delivery 9. Nanotherapeutics in the management of infections and cancer 10. Nanostructured coatings for biomaterials 11. Evaluation techniques 12. Nanotoxicity 13. Immune response to nanobiomaterials 14. Safety, regulatory issues, long-term biotoxicity, and the processing environment 15. Practical aspects 16. Summary and future of nanomaterials in medicine/biomaterials