Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Orthopedics

Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Orthopedics provides a solid understanding of recent developments in the field of nano-composites used in orthopedics. The book covers joint replacement, the load bearing capability of fractured bones, bone soft tissue regeneration, hard tissue replacement, artificial bone grafting, bone repair, bone tissue transplantations and related topics, helping readers understand how to resolve problems associated with bone fracture and orthopedic surgery in an easy and convenient way. A variety of nanocomposite materials are discussed, with their properties and preparation methods given. Outlines the use of nanotechnology for bone tissue transplantationDescribes nanocomposites for bone grafting, artificial bones and their propertiesIncludes discussions on tissue engineering of bone and tissue regeneration and transplantation Describes many composite materials and their preparation methods INDICE: 1. Biodegradable polymer matrix nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering2. Bone tissue transplantation - a nano approach3. Electrospun hydrogels composites for bone tissue engineering4. Fabrication and applications of hydroxyapatite-based nanocomposites coating for bone tissue engineering5. Magnesium alloys and composites for orthopedic application6. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposites for artificial bone grafting7. Nanocomposite materials for prosthetic devices8. Nanocomposites for improved orthopaedic and bone tissue engineering applications9. Nanocomposites for lubricating coating and thin film applications in orthopaedics10. Tailoring surface properties from nanotubes and anodic layers of titanium for biomedical applications11. Zirconia - alumina composites for orthopaedic application12. nanocomposites in total hip joint replacements13. Nano composites for wound healing, cardiac and liver regeneration14. Extra cellular matrix (ECM)- a nature based nano-composite15. Biomimetic principle for development of nanocomposite in tissue engineering

• ISBN: 978-0-12-813740-6
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 310
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés