Wiley Advanced Biomaterials and Biodevices (Advanced Material Series)

This cutting-edge book focuses on the emerging area of biomaterials and biodevices that incorporate therapeutic agents, molecular targeting, and diagnostic imaging capabilitiesThe design and development of biomaterials play a significant role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. When used with highly selective and sensitive biomaterials, cutting-edge biodevices can allow the rapid and accurate diagnosis of disease, creating a platform for research and development, especially in the field of treatment for prognosis and detection of diseases in the early stage. This book emphasizes the emerging area of biomaterials and biodevices that incorporate therapeutic agents, molecular targeting, and diagnostic imaging capabilities.The 15 comprehensive chapters written by leading experts cover such topics as:The use of severe plastic deformation technique to enhance the properties of nanostructured metalsDescriptions of the different polymers for use in controlled drug releaseChitin and chitosan as renewable healthcare biopolymers for biomedical applicationsInnovated devices such as “label-free biochips” and polymer MEMSMolecular imprinting and nanotechnologyPrussian Blue biosensing applicationsThe evaluation of different types of biosensors in terms of their cost effectiveness, selectivity, and sensitivityStimuli-responsive polypeptide nanocarriers for malignancy therapeutics Review “Overall, this is a fascinating series of diverse chapters, with a large range of quality in the presentation and diagram quality, and the reader has to have an extensive knowledge of biochemistry and nanotechnology to really appreciate the cutting edge technology presented in this book.”  (Scope, 1 February 2014)  From the Inside Flap This cutting-edge book focuses on the emerging area of biomaterials and biodevices that incorporate therapeutic agents, molecular targeting, and diagnostic imaging capabilitiesThe design and development of biomaterials play a significant role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. When used with highly selective and sensitive biomaterials, cutting-edge biodevices can allow the rapid and accurate diagnosis of disease, creating a platform for research and development, especially in the field of treatment for prognosis and detection of diseases in the early stage. This book emphasizes the emerging area of biomaterials and biodevices that incorporate therapeutic agents, molecular targeting, and diagnostic imaging capabilities.The 15 comprehensive chapters written by leading experts cover such topics as:The use of severe plastic deformation technique to enhance the properties of nanostructured metalsDescriptions of the different polymers for use in controlled drug releaseChitin and chitosan as renewable healthcare biopolymers for biomedical applicationsInnovated devices such as “label-free biochips” and polymer MEMSMolecular imprinting and nanotechnologyPrussian Blue biosensing applicationsThe evaluation of different types of biosensors in terms of their cost effectiveness, selectivity, and sensitivityStimuli-responsive polypeptide nanocarriers for malignancy therapeuticsReadership The book is written for a large and broad readership including researchers and university graduate students from diverse backgrounds such as chemistry, materials science, physics, pharmacy, medical science, biomedical engineering, and nanotechnology. From the Back Cover This cutting-edge book focuses on the emerging area of biomaterials and biodevices that incorporate therapeutic agents, molecular targeting, and diagnostic imaging capabilitiesThe design and development of biomaterials play a significant role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. When used with highly selective and sensitive biomaterials, cutting-edge biodevices can allow the rapid and accurate diagnosis of disease, creating a platform for research and development, especially in