Biopolymers for biomedical applications

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Annu (Of Yeungnam University), editor.

ISBN:

9781119865452

9781119865445

9781119865438

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 535 pages) : illustrations chielfy color

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Description based upon print version of record.

4.6.4 Dental and Ligament Implants

Contents:

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Biopolymers -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Classification of Biopolymers -- 1.3 Commonly Used Biopolymers -- 1.3.1 Chitosan -- 1.3.2 Alginate -- 1.3.3 Cellulose -- 1.3.4 Starch -- 1.3.5 Keratin -- 1.3.6 Carrageenan -- 1.3.7 Dextran -- 1.3.8 Curdlan -- 1.3.9 Collagen -- 1.3.10 Pectin -- 1.4 Preparation of Biopolymers -- 1.5 Commercially Available Biopolymers -- 1.6 Biomedical Applications of Biopolymers -- 1.6.1 Drug Delivery -- 1.6.2 Tissue Engineering -- 1.6.3 Wound Healing

1.6.4 Medical Implants -- 1.6.5 Gene Therapy -- 1.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Biomedical Applications of Chitosan and Its Derivatives -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Characteristics of Chitosan -- 2.2.1 Biodegradability -- 2.2.2 Toxicity of Chitosan -- 2.2.3 Biocompatibility of Chitosan -- 2.3 Application of Chitosan in Biomedicine -- 2.3.1 Antimicrobial Activity -- 2.3.2 Anticancer Agent -- 2.3.3 Tissue Engineering -- 2.3.3.1 Bone Tissue Engineering -- 2.3.3.2 Cartilage Tissue Engineering -- 2.3.3.3 Anti-Inflammatory Effects and Repair of Arthritic Tissue -- 2.3.4 Wound Healing

2.3.5 Hemostatic Activity -- 2.3.6 Fat Binder -- 2.3.7 Drug Delivery -- 2.3.8 Bioimaging and Gene Transfer -- 2.3.9 Enzyme Immobilizations for Biosensing -- 2.3.10 Green Chemistry -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Biomedical Applications of Alginates -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Structure and Characterization -- 3.3 General Properties of Alginates -- 3.3.1 Alginate Synthesis -- 3.3.2 Molecular Weight of Alginates -- 3.3.3 Solubility -- 3.3.4 Derivatives of Alginates -- 3.3.4.1 Amphiphilic Alginate -- 3.3.4.2 Cell-Interactive Alginate

3.4 Alginate and Alginate Composites as a Drug Delivery System -- 3.4.1 Fiber Form -- 3.4.2 Bead Form -- 3.4.3 Hydrogel Form -- 3.5 Biomedical Application of Alginates -- 3.5.1 Wound Dressing -- 3.5.2 Heart and Cardiovascular Disease -- 3.5.3 Drug Delivery -- 3.5.4 Tissue Engineering -- 3.5.4.1 Bone Tissue Engineering -- 3.5.4.2 Cartilage -- 3.5.5 Liver Tissue Engineering -- 3.6 Conclusion and Future Prospective of Alginates -- References -- Chapter 4 Biomedical Applications of Cellulose -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Structure and Properties of Cellulose -- 4.3 Types of Cellulose

4.4 Applications of Cellulose -- 4.4.1 Drug Delivery -- 4.4.2 Antimicrobial Properties -- 4.4.3 Tissue Engineering -- 4.4.4 Biosensing and Diagnostic -- 4.4.5 Enzyme Immobilization -- 4.4.6 Wound Dressing/Healing -- 4.4.7 Applications in the Cardiovascular System -- 4.4.8 Cardiac Prosthetics -- 4.4.9 Replacement of Vascular Grafts -- 4.5 Applications in Ocular Systems -- 4.5.1 Artificial Cornea -- 4.5.2 Contact Lens -- 4.5.3 Retinal Pigments -- 4.6 Applications in Skeletal Systems -- 4.6.1 Bone Regeneration -- 4.6.2 Cartilage Invertebrate Disc -- 4.6.3 Meniscus Implants

Abstract:

Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications The twenty chapters written by experts in the field of biopolymers and biomedical engineering, provide a complete resource that systematically discusses the most widely used biopolymers and their biomedical applications, and presents all the important research and developments that have occurred in the field. In recent decades, significant progress has been made in polymer science for biomedical applications. The use of biopolymers specifically attracted the focus on the development of therapeutic polymeric systems. The exclusive features of biopolymers, such as biodegradability and biocompatibility make them highly sought after, and major research conducted with them has resulted in various therapeutic systems. However, until now only a few showed a potential to be appropriate for human use. Each chapter covers a single biopolymer, its properties, and biomedical applications. The chapters are arranged systematically, with the most common biopolymers discussed early in the book to give more insight into the field. Further, a specific chapter is dedicated to the application of biopolymers for wound healing. Later, specific chapters are dedicated to the application of bioplastics and biopolymers for the development of medical devices and biosensors, respectively. Additionally, a chapter is dedicated to the application of biopolymers in the field of dentistry, with a special focus on their risk to human health. Keeping in mind recent advanced technologies, a chapter is dedicated solely to the latest progress of biopolymers in 3D and 4D printing for biomedical applications. The final chapter comprehensively explains the future perspectives of biopolymers in the biomedical field. Audience The book is a reference source for scientists, research scholars, chemical and polymer engineers, biologists, biotechnologists, polymer technologists, industrialists, health experts, and policymakers.

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John Wiley and Sons

Subject Term:

Biopolymers.

Biomedical materials.

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