Green Biocomposites for Biomedical Engineering: Design, Properties, and Applications

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. Provides comprehensive information regarding the current advances in the interdisciplinary field of eco-friendly green composite materials for biomedical applicationsOffers coverage of the state-of-the-art physics-based advanced models used in compositesLists a broad range of characterization techniques and biomedical applications INDICE: 1. Introduction to Green Biocomposites2. Biocomposites for Artificial Organs3. Biocomposites for Biomedical Devices4. Biocomposites for Orthopedic Implants5. Biocomposites for Prostheses6. Biocomposites for Regenerative Medicine7. Bioactive Glass Based Biocomposites8. Bioresorbable Biocomposites9. Cellulose Based Biocomposites10. Ceramic Based Biocomposites11. Chitin and Chitosan Based Biocomposites12. Graphene Based Biocomposites13. Hydroxyapatite Based Biocomposites14. Metal Oxide Filled Biocomposites15. Natural Fiber Reinforced Biocomposites16. Protein Based Biocomposite17. Starch Based Biocomposites18. Antimicrobial Biocomposites19. Biocomposite Coatings20. Biomechanics of Biocomposites21. Computational Modeling of Biocomposites22. Designing of Biocomposites23. Industrial Implementations of Biocomposites24. Ethical Issues of Biocomposites25. Recycling of Biocomposites

• ISBN: 978-0-12-821553-1
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 415
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés