Biomedical applications of polymeric materials and composites / edited by Raju Francis and D. Sakthi Kumar.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Francis, Raju, editor.

Kumar, D. Sakthi, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polymers in medicine.

Biomedical materials.

Biopolymers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (415 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, [2017]

Summary:

With its content taken from only the very latest results, this is an extensive summary of the various polymeric materials used for biomedical applications. Following an introduction listing various functional polymers, including conductive, biocompatible and conjugated polymers, the book goes on to discuss different synthetic polymers that can be used, for example, as hydrogels, biochemical sensors, functional surfaces, and natural degradable materials. Throughout, the focus is on applications, with worked examples for training purposes as well as case studies included. The whole is rounded off with a look at future trends.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1 Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Polymers as Hydrogels in Cell Encapsulation and Soft Tissue Replacement; 1.3 Biomaterials for Drug Delivery Systems; 1.4 Biomaterials for Heart Valves and Arteries; 1.5 Biomaterials for Bone Repair; 1.6 Conclusion; Abbreviations; References; Chapter 2 Conducting Polymers: An Introduction; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Types of Conducting Polymers; 2.2.1 Poly(thiophene); 2.2.2 Poly(para-phenylenevinylene); 2.2.3 Poly(carbazole); 2.2.4 Polyaniline

2.2.5 Polypyrrole2.3 Synthesis of Conducting Polymers; 2.4 Surface Functionalization of Conducting Polymers; 2.4.1 Physical-Chemical Modifications; 2.4.2 Electrical Property Modification; 2.4.3 Mechanical Property Modification; Abbreviations; References; Chapter 3 Conducting Polymers: Biomedical Applications; 3.1 Applications; 3.1.1 Drug Delivery; 3.1.1.1 Release and Diffusion; 3.1.1.2 Targeting and Delivery; 3.1.2 Electrode Coating; 3.1.3 Biological Sensors; 3.1.4 Bioactuators; 3.1.5 Tissue Engineering Applications; 3.1.5.1 Neural Applications; 3.1.5.2 Cardiovascular Applications

3.1.5.3 Applications in Brain Recording3.1.5.4 Applications in Scaffolds; 3.2 Conclusions; Abbreviations; References; Chapter 4 Plasma-Assisted Fabrication and Processing of Biomaterials; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Plasma in Medicine; 4.1.2 Plasma Sterilization; 4.1.3 Plasma Treatment of Cells; 4.1.4 Plasma-Assisted Surface Modification; 4.1.5 Plasma Functionalization; 4.1.6 Plasma-Enabled Synthesis of Polymers; 4.1.7 Plasma-Enhanced Fabrication of Amorphous and Graphene-Like Carbon; 4.1.7.1 Plasma Polymerized Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Films; 4.1.7.2 DLC films as Hemocompatible Coatings

4.1.7.3 DLC Films as Antibacterial Coatings4.1.7.4 DLC Films as Corrosion Resistant and Low Wear Coatings; 4.1.7.5 Efficacy of DLC Films Tested in vivo; 4.1.7.6 Plasma-Enhanced Synthesis of Graphene and Carbon Nanoparticles; 4.2 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Smart Electroactive Polymers and Composite Materials; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Types of Electroactive Polymers; 5.3 Polymer Gels; 5.4 Conducting Polymers; 5.5 Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites (IPMC); 5.6 Conjugated Polymer; 5.7 Piezoelectric and Electrostrictive Polymers; 5.8 Dielectric Elastomers; 5.9 Summary; References

Chapter 6 Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Polymer Hydrogels; 6.3 Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels; 6.3.1 Methods to Synthesis Hydrogels; 6.3.1.1 Physical Cross-Linking; 6.3.1.2 Chemical Cross-Linking; 6.3.1.3 Radiation Cross-Linking; 6.3.2 Examples of Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels; 6.3.2.1 Poly(acrylic acid) and its Derivatives; 6.3.2.2 Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and its Copolymers; 6.3.2.3 Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP); 6.3.2.4 Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) Hydrogel; 6.3.2.5 Polypeptide Hydrogels; 6.3.3 Properties of Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels; 6.3.3.1 Smart Polymer Hydrogels

6.3.3.2 Swelling Property

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed October 11, 2016).

ISBN:

9783527690923

3527690921

9783527690947

3527690948

9783527690916

3527690913

OCLC:

958936757