Woodhead Publishing Green Biocomposites for Biomedical Engineering: Design, Properties, and Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials)

Green Biocomposites for Biomedical Engineering: Design, Properties, and Applications combines emergent research outcomes with fundamental theoretical concepts relevant to processing, properties and applications of advanced green composites in the field of biomedical engineering. The book outlines the design elements and characterization of biocomposites, highlighting each class of biocomposite separately. A broad range of biomedical applications for biocomposites is then covered, with a final section discussing the ethics and safety regulations associated with manufacturing and the use of biocomposites. With contributions from eminent editors and recognized authors around the world, this book is a vital reference for researchers in biomedical engineering, materials science and environmental science, both in industry and academia. Review Combines emergent research outcomes with theoretical concepts relevant to the processing, properties and applications of advanced green composites in biomedical engineering From the Back Cover Green Biocomposites for Biomedical Engineering: Design, Properties, and Applications combines emergent research outcomes with fundamental theoretical concepts relevant to processing, properties and applications of advanced green composites in the field of biomedical engineering. The area of green composites manufactured from renewables or a mix of synthetic/natural resources at a discretionary percentage, has attained enormous momentum both in academic and industrial sectors due to the need to render new products more environmentally friendly. Metals, metal alloys and established polymers are traditionally used as biomaterials for biomedical applications. However, there are challenges with these traditional biomaterials, such as corrosion and heaviness, which reduce their effectiveness; biocomposites offer a better alternative to these and can even provide advantages that are far beyond the characteristics of metallic biomaterials. This book outlines the design elements and characterization of biocomposites, highlighting each class of biocomposite separately. A broad range of biomedical applications for biocomposites is then covered, with a final section discussing the ethics and safety regulations associated with manufacturing and use of biocomposites. With eminent editors and recognized authors around the world, this book is a vital reference for researchers in biomedical engineering, materials science and environmental science, both in industry and academia. About the Author Prof. Md Enamul Hoque is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Prior to joining MIST, he held key positions in other global universities which include: Head of Department in Biomedical Engineering at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia; and Founding Head of the Bioengineering Division, at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. He completed his PhD at the National University of Singapore in 2007. He also obtained his PGCHE from the University of Nottingham, UK in 2015. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) certified by the Engineering Council, UK, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK. To date, he has published 6 books, 23 book chapters, and 163 technical papers in refereed journals and international conference proceedings. His major areas of research include stem cells, tissue engineering, orthopedic implants, rehabilitation engineering, biomaterials, biocomposites, rapid prototyping technology, nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Prof. Ahmed Sharif is a Professor in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh. After obtaining his PhD in 2005, he subsequently became Professor and Head of the Department in 2014. He is also a Visiting Professor at the City University of