Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites: Materials and Applications

Advances in Biomedical Polymers and Composites: Materials and Applications is a comprehensive guide to polymers and polymer composites for biomedical applications, bringing together detailed information on their preparation, properties, cutting-edge technologies, innovative materials and key application areas. Sections introduce polymers and composites in biomedical applications and cover characterization techniques, preparation and properties of composites and gel-based systems. Innovative technologies and instruments used in the fabrication of polymer composites for biomedical applications are then presented in detail, including 3D bioprinting, 4D printing, electrospinning, stimuli-responsive polymers and quantum dots. This is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a broader understanding of polymers and composites for biomedical applications. In addition, it is ideal for readers who want to conduct interdisciplinary research or explore new avenues for research and development. Review An essential handbook for those looking to understand the preparation and application of polymers and polymer composites for biomedical applications From the Back Cover <p><i>Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Composites: Trends and Applications</i> is a comprehensive guide to polymers and polymer composites for biomedical applications, bringing together detailed information on preparation, properties, cutting-edge technologies, innovative materials, and key application areas.</p> <p>The book begins by introducing polymers and composites for biomedical applications, characterization techniques, and preparation and properties of composites and gel-based systems. Innovative technologies and instruments used in the fabrication of polymer composites for biomedical applications are then presented in detail, including 3D bioprinting, 4D printing, electrospinning, stimuli-responsive polymers, and quantum dots. The third part of the book focuses on specific polymer structures or properties, covering conducting polymers, shape memory polymers, rapid prototyping, self-assembled polymer nanocomposites, thermo-responsive polymers, composites, and nanostructures, and polymer-ceramic composites. Finally, the book turns towards the most important application areas, both established and emerging, with detailed coverage of polymers and polymer composites as applied to drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, gene delivery, wound dressing, antimicrobial systems, antiviral materials, biosensors, mammalian and microbial cell encapsulation, and additive manufacturing.</p> <p>This is a valuable resource for all those who are looking to gain a broader understanding of polymers and composites for biomedical applications, to conduct interdisciplinary research, or to explore new avenues for research and development. This includes researchers, scientists, and advanced students across biomaterials, polymer science, composites, nanomaterials, chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedicine, biomedical engineering, pharmaceuticals, materials science, and engineering, as well as industrial R&D professionals, scientists, and engineers involved in polymer manufacturing, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and other related industries.</p> About the Author Dr. Kunal Pal is Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. He completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, in 2006, before joining Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, as a post-doctoral fellow in 2007. During his tenure at Ryerson University, he served as Vice-Chair (Elect), HQPA, AFMNet Network of Excellence, Canada. He joined the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India, in 2009 as an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering. His group is working in the fields of soft materials and controlle