Nanostructured Materials for Tissue Engineering
Description:... Nanostructured Materials for Tissue Engineering introduces the key properties and approaches involved in using nanostructured materials in tissue engineering, including functionalization, nanotechnology-based regenerative techniques, toxicological and biocompatible aspects. A broad range of nanomaterial types are covered, from polymer scaffolds and nanocomposites to gold nanoparticles and quantum dots. This book aids the reader in materials selection, as well as matching to the best applications, including bone, skin, pulmonary or neurological tissue engineering. Users will find this book to be an up-to-date review on this fast-changing field that is ideal for materials scientists, tissue engineers, biomedical engineers, and pharmaceutical scientists. - Covers the most recent advances in this fast-moving field, including all key aspects from properties and functionalization to materials selection and application in tissue engineering - Reviews a variety of nanomaterials and their benefits, including polymeric, gold and carbon nanoparticles - Explores a range of tissue engineering applications, such as cardiovascular therapies, skin repair and regeneration, and diabetes management
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