Woodhead Publishing Biomedical Applications of Self-Healing Polymers (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials)

Biomedical Applications of Self-Healing Polymers addresses the critical need for materials that can self-repair, enhancing the durability and functionality of biomedical devices and tissue engineering scaffolds. The design, characterization, and fabrication of self-healing polymers is covered, as well as key preparation methods, classifications, and mechanisms of action. This book also explores the integration of nanoparticles in self-healing polymers and the creation of self-healing scaffolds for tissue regeneration. The second part of the book focuses on the biomedical applications of self-healing polymers, such as wound healing, drug delivery, cell and tissue engineering, medical devices, dental restorative materials, and 3D-printed biomedical constructs. Sections include in vitro and in vivo evaluations, discussing current limitations and future prospects. This book is ideal for academics and researchers in materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. Provides a clear introduction to self-healing polymers, including key design and preparation methods, properties, and mechanisms of action Reviews a wide range of biomedical applications, from wound healing and drug delivery to 3D printing and medical devices Presents practical and translational insights on in vitro and in vivo evaluations of self-healing polymers