EBOOK Nanotechnology For The Regeneration Of Hard And Soft Tissues

Nanotechnology is an emerging and exciting area in the field of implants. Numerous promising developments have been elucidated regarding the use of nanotechnology to regenerate tissues. This important book highlights the potential of nanophase materials to improve hard and soft tissue applications. In all cases, increased tissue regeneration has been observed for bone, cartilage, vascular, bladder, and central/peripheral nervous system tissues.Sample Chapter(s)Chapter 1: Bioinspired Nanocomposites for Orthopedic Applications (1,445 KB)Contents:Bioinspired Nanocomposites for Orthopedic Applications (H Liu & T J Webster)Nanomaterials for Better Orthopedics (G Balasundaram)Anodization: A Promising Nano-modification Technique for Titanium for Orthopedic Applications (C Yao & T J Webster)Bio-inspired Carbon Nano-structures: Orthopedic Applications (D Khang)Applications of Nanotechnology/Nanomaterials in the Nervous System (P Liu-Snyder)Vascular Nano Stents (K M Haberstroh)Nanoparticles: Determining Toxicity (E H Chowdhury & T Akaike)Nanoparticles: Effects on Human Health and the Environment (M-H Cho & J-K Lee)Readership: Clinicians and university researchers in the biomaterials field, as well as graduate-level bionanotechnology students.