Woodhead Publishing Handbook of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Volume One (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials)

Handbook of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Volume One, provides a comprehensive and authoritative review on recent advancements in the application and use of composite scaffolds in tissue engineering. Chapters focus on specific tissue/organ (mostly on the structure and anatomy), the materials used for treatment, natural composite scaffolds, synthetic composite scaffolds, fabrication techniques, innovative materials and approaches for scaffolds preparation, host response to the scaffolds, challenges and future perspectives, and more. Bringing all the information together in one major reference, the authors systematically review and summarize recent research findings, thus providing an in-depth understanding of scaffold use in different body systems. Review "This in-depth analysis has led to the recent publication of a uniquely comprehensive two volume book: ‘The Handbook of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds’ part one and part two. With 66 chapters, this book currently represents the largest published collection of tissue engineering scaffold research in the world." --University of Bradford / Business / News and Events Review Provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of recent advancements in the application and use of composite scaffolds in tissue engineering From the Back Cover Handbook of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds provides a comprehensive and authoritative review on recent advancements in the application and use of composite scaffolds in tissue engineering. The book has a strong materials science focus. Each chapter provides: 1. An introduction into the specific tissue/organ (mostly on the structure and anatomy) 2. A brief history of the materials used for the treatment of this tissue/organ 3. Natural composite scaffolds 4. Synthetic composite scaffolds 5. Fabrication techniques 6. Innovative materials and approaches for scaffolds preparation 7. Host response to the scaffolds 8. Challenges and future perspectives 9. Conclusion and remarks Chapters discuss and critically review the latest research findings that have occurred over the last few years. Written by leading experts in the field the chapters cover a broad range of different disciplines in tissue engineering applications including natural and synthetic polymers, ceramics, metals and their composites that have been used for the synthesis of scaffolds for human tissue and organs. Bringing all the information together in one major reference, the authors systematically review and summarize recent research findings providing an in depth understanding of the role of scaffolds and their application and use in different body systems. About the Author Dr. Masoud Mozafari received his PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering-Biomaterials from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), in 2013. He then joined Oklahoma State University and Pennsylvania State University as a senior research associate and research visiting scholar, respectively. His research interests include the role of composite scaffolds for tissue engineering applications with respect to biological interactions. He is known for the development of strategies for the treatment of damaged tissues/organs and controlling biological substances for targeted delivery into the human body. He is currently an assistant professor and director of the “Bioengineering Research Group in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Department, Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC). He is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, and Cellular and Molecular Research Center in Iran University of Medical Sciences. Dr Farshid Sefat is Assistant Professor in Biomedical and Electronic Engineering Department at the University of Bradford (UK) and previously was head of Biomedical Engineering Department at King Faisal University (Saudi Arabi