Nano– and Biomaterials: Compounds, Properties, Characterization, and Applications

A comprehensive introduction to nano– and biomaterials shining light on the different research disciplines from various perspectives.
The straightforward and well–structured concept is designed to cater for entrants as well as experienced researchers in the field of nanotechnology. The initial chapters introduce nanomaterials, their classification and synthesis techniques, while subsequent chapters discuss the various characterization tools as well as mechanical properties and their applications in biotechnological and biomedical fields. Further understanding of the topic is supported by case studies used for practical purposes. The book concludes with a look at future technology advances.
With its explanation of a wide variety of materials, this is an essential reference for chemists, physicists, materials scientists and biomedical engineers.

INTRODUCTION INTO NANOMATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
Main Works in the Nanotechnology.
Importance of Nano– and Biomaterials in Human Life.
Methods for Preparing of Nanomaterials.
Main Aspects of Nanotechnology.
Questions and Exercises

VARIETY AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS
Fullerenes
Nanotubes
Graphene
Questions and Exercises

POROUS SYSTEMS.
Nanocomposite Materials.
Phase Equilibrium Changes in Nanosystems.
Diffusion in Nanomaterials.
Chemical Properties of Nanomaterials.
Questions and Exercises

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DISPERSIVE MEDIUMS
Physical Interactions at the Nanoscale
Structure of Nano–sized Materials
Optical Properties of Nanomaterials
Questions and Exercises

CHARACTERIZATION TOOLS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
X–ray diffraction.
Microscopy
Spectroscopy
Questions and Exercises

INTRODUCTION INTO BIOMATERIALS
Ceramic Biomaterials
Polymeric Biomaterials
Composite Biomaterials
Tissue–derived Biomaterials
Biologic Biomaterials
Mechanical Properties of Biomaterials
Questions and Exercises

IMPLANTS AND ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
Types of Implants.
Response of Body to Implants.
Questions and Exercises


Zhypargul Abdullaeva is Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Kumamoto University in Japan. She has graduated with a PhD degree from Kumamoto University. She worked on the syntheses of carbon nanomaterials and their characterizations. She has obtained a high standard of teaching skills as she taught at various universities and at a variety of levels. Also she has contributed to improve teaching methods.
Professor Abdullaeva has authored a number of scientific publications and has received the gold, silver and bronze Diploma Awards in the Chemistry Olympiads. She is also a member of the Japanese Ceramics Society, European Society of Biomaterials, and the Materials Research Society.