A succinct handbook explaining interdisciplinary processing, methods, and applications of bio-based materials
This book merges the two most important trends in biomaterials: functionalization and renewable chemistry. It covers a variety of biopolymers and various approaches for the transformation of these biopolymers into functional units. Sample topics covered by the two well-qualified authors include:
- Fundamental knowledge of biopolymers-natural ones, such as cellulose and other polysaccharides, and synthetic ones, such as polyethylene
- The origin, classifications, chemical nature, and isolation methods of specific biopolymers
- The different classical and modern approaches for the transformation of biopolymers into different shapes, ranging from thin films (model surfaces), to nanoparticles, to nanofibers, all the way to 3D scaffolds
- The morphology, structure, shape, thermal, electrical, and surface properties of biomaterials
This all-inclusive reference guide, which covers fundamentals, methods, and applications alike, is a key resource for both students and practicing scientists involved in programs of study or disciplines that intersect with the field of biomaterials.
Table of Contents
PART I DEFINITIONS, SOURCES, STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALSChapter 1: Definitions, types of biopolymers and biomaterials
Chapter 2: Biopolymers and their derivatives introduction, chemical, functional and structural classification
Chapter 3: Biopolymer isolation and preparation
Chapter 4: Biopolymer supramolecular structure and functions
PART II CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOMATERIALS
Chapter 5: Methods for characterization of morphological properties of biomaterials
Chapter 6: Methods for characterization of structural properties of biomaterials
Chapter 7: Methods for analysing the chemical composition of biomaterials
Chapter 8: Methods for characterization of dielectric and thermal properties of biomaterials
Chapter 9: Methods for characterization of surface properties and solid-liquid interaction studies of biomaterials
Chapter 10: Methods for analysing the biological and biomedical properties of biomaterials
PART III BIOPOLYMER ULTRATHIN (TWO-DIMENSIONAL) FILMS
Chapter 10: Biopolymer ultrathin films: recent trends and challenges
Chapter 11: Biopolymer-based flat thin films preparation, characterization and application
Chapter 12: Structuring and characterization of biopolymer-based thin films
Chapter 13: Application of biopolymer thin films in biomedical applications
a. In drug-delivery
b. Cell growth
c. Biological macromolecule (e.g. proteins, DNA, antibody) interactions
PART IV BIOPOLYMER-BASED NANOMATERIALS: CHALLENGES IN PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONS
Chapter 14: Current synthesis methods, characterization and application of cellulose nanocrystals
Chapter 15: Preparation, characterization and biomedical application of Nano fibrillated cellulose
Chapter 16: Polysaccharide-based nanofibers synthesis, characterization and application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Chapter 17: Polysaccharide nanoparticles different methods of synthesis and their interaction with cells and tissues
PART V POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED SCAFFOLDS: DESIGN, FABRICATION AND APPLICATION
Chapter 18: Methods and challenges in the preparation of scaffolds for tissue engineering application
Chapter 19: Solvent-casting approach for design of scaffold and their potential application
Chapter 20: Freeze-dried aerogel/foams for tissue engineering application
Chapter 21: Design and characterization of electro spun scaffolds for biomedical application
Chapter 22: Polysaccharide-beads preparation, characterization and application in tissue engineering
Chapter 23: recent advances in 3d printing in the design and application of cellulose-based polysaccharide scaffolds
a. In skin tissue engineering
b. In vascular tissue engineering
c. In bone tissue engineering
d. In cartilage tissue engineering
