Polymeric Biomaterials: Structure and Function, Volume 1

ISBN-13: 9780367617974 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 920 str.

Severian Dumitriu; Valentin Popa

Opis

The third edition of a bestseller, this comprehensive reference presents the latest polymer developments and most up-to-date applications of polymeric biomaterials in medicine. Expanded into two volumes, the first volume covers the structure and properties of synthetic and natural polymers as well as bioresorbable hybrid membranes, drug delivery systems, cell bioassay systems, and electrospinning for regenerative medicine. This substantially larger resource includes state-of-the-art research and successful breakthroughs in applications that have occurred in the last ten years.

Recenzje

"This book is a valuable source of data on the complex subject of polymeric biomaterials, written by world-renowned scientists with major contributions in this field and reflects the current state of knowledge of nearly the entire spectrum of polymeric biomaterials.
—Diana Ciolacu, Cellulose Chem. Technol., 47 (5-6), 487-494 (2013)

Spis treści

Synthesis and Fabrication of Polyesters as Biomaterials. Hydrogels Formed by Cross-Linked Poly(Vinyl Alcohol). Development and Evaluation of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Hydrogels as a Component of Hybrid Artificial Tissues for Orthopedics Surgery Application. Polyphosphazenes as Biomaterials. Biodegradable Polymers as Drug Carrier Systems. Bioresorbable Hybrid Membranes for Bone Regeneration. Mucoadhesive Polymers: Basics, Strategies, and Future Trends. Biodegradable Polymeric/Ceramic Composite Scaffolds to Regenerate Bone Tissue. Amphiphilic Systems as Biomaterials Based on Chitin, Chitosan, and Their Derivatives. Biomaterials of Natural Origin in Regenerative Medicine. Natural Polymers as Components of Blends for Biomedical Applications. Metal–Polymer Composite Biomaterials. Evolution of Current and Future Concepts of Biocompatibility Testing. Biocompatibility of Elastomers. Preparation and Applications of Modulated Surface Energy Biomaterials. Electrospinning for Regenerative Medicine. Polymeric Nanoparticles for Targeted Delivery of Bioactive Agents and Drugs. Polymeric Materials Obtained through Biocatalysis. Polymer-Based Colloidal Aggregates as a New Class of Drug Delivery Systems. Photoresponsive Polymers for Control of Cell Bioassay Systems. Lignin in Biological Systems. Carbohydrate-Derived Self-Crosslinkable In Situ Gelable Hydrogels for Modulation of Wound Healing. Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Applications of Polymers. Biomaterials as Platforms for Topical Administration of Therapeutic Agents in Cutaneous Wound Healing. Polymers for Artificial Joints.

O autorze

Severian Dumitriu (deceased) was a research professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. He edited several books, including Polymeric Biomaterials, Second Edition, Polysaccharides in Medicinal Applications, and Polysaccharides: Structural Diversity and Functional Versatility. He also authored or coauthored more than 190 professional papers and book chapters in the fields of polymer and cellulose chemistry, polyfunctional initiators, and bioactive polymers and held 15 international patents. Professor Dumitriu received his BSc (1959) and MS (1961) in chemical engineering and his Ph.D. (1971) in macromolecular chemistry from the Polytechnic Institute of Jassy, Romania.

Valentin I. Popa earned his BSc and MSc in chemical engineering (1969) and Ph.D. in the field of polysaccharide chemistry (1976) from Polytechnic Institute of Iasi, Romania. He was awarded the Romanian Academy Prize for his contributions in the field of seaweed chemistry (1976). He has published more than 500 papers in the following fields: wood chemistry and biotechnology, biomass complex processing, biosynthesis and biodegradation of natural compounds, allelochemicals, bioadhesives, and bioremediation. Dr Popa is also the author or coauthor of 37 books or book chapters. He holds six patents and has been involved in many Romanian and European research projects as scientific manager. He is also a professor of wood chemistry and biotechnology at "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi, and editor-in-chief of Cellulose Chemistry and Technology.