Engineering applications of bio-materials

This book describes the details of the research and development of nickel-saving high nitrogen austenitic stainless steel and high nitrogen steel (HNS) with excellent corrosion resistance in the sea.

The generation of tridimensional tissues, assembled from scaffolding materials populated with biologically functional cells, is the great challenge and hope of tissue bioengineering and regenerative medicine.

This book presents varied clinical applications of nanomaterials in dentistry ranging from diagnostics to therapeutics.

This unique book provides excellent examples of ongoing, leading-edge research related to viruses, especially COVID-19.

This volume contains studies on the evolution and function of lightweight constructions of planktonic and other organisms, and examples of how they can be used to create new solutions for radical innovations of lightweight constructions for technological application.

This volume provides a practical guide providing step-by-step protocol to explore vaccines for farm and companion animals, as well as for fish and insects.

This book presents a comprehensive and unifying approach to analytical identification of material properties of biological materials.

This book provides state-of-the-art information on ambient assisted living (AAL), and focuses on technologies, services, living spaces, policies, and interventions to promote health, improve quality of life, and active aging.

The 2012 International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (ICAB 2012) was held in Tianjin, China on October 18-19, 2012.

Damage to the central nervous system resulting from pathological mechanical loading can occur as a result of trauma or disease.

This is the first concise book that includes different aspects of naturally-derived components for wound healing.

This book highlights the latest, cutting-edge advances in implantable biomaterials.

This work, a sequel to Honeybees and Wax published nearly 30 years ago, starts with a brief introduction and discussion of nesting sites, their spaces and densities, self-organization of nest contents, and interspecific utilization of beeswax.

The original edition of this text, Clinical Evaluation of Medical Devices: Principles and Case Studies, provided the first overview of key pr- ciples and approaches to medical device clinical trials, illustrated with a series of detailed, real-world case studies.

This volume presents select proceedings of ISAMPE National Conference on Composites (INCCOM-17).

This book discusses the new and emerging innovative trends in the bioremediation of hazardous pollutants found in wastewater.

This book gives insight into several aspects of the microbiology, biotechnology, and ecosystem sustainability of special and under-explored regions, that captivate human beings by their natural richness, their extensive biodiversity, the extraordinary forms of adaptation of the living beings that they inhabit, and even that keep living secrets as is the very origin of life.

With the need to combat emerging infectious diseases, research around antimicrobial biomaterials and their applications is booming.

This book highlights the contemporary state of research in multidisciplinary areas of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Healthcare, and Business Technology.

This book presents current trends and developments in the rapidly growing field of biomimetics.

This book offers a state-of-the-art overview of controlled drug delivery systems, covering the most important innovative applications.

This book introduces biomass which is utilized all over the world based on geographical, cultural, and historical background.

This book explains the challenges and advancements in cutting precise cylindrical shapes on difficult materials through spark erosion.

This book aims to summarize the latest research progress of biomedical nanozymes in diagnostic and therapeutic related fields.

This book explores the ecology and evolutionary dynamics of fungi.

This detailed book compiles a series of laboratory protocols covering the most important aspects of R-loop biology.

This book presents and discusses recent scientific progress on Cell and Stem Cell Engineering.

This overview compiles the on-going research in Europe to enlarge and deepen the understanding of the reaction mechanisms and pathways associated with the combustion of an increased range of fuels.

The book comprehensively covers the different topics of graphene based biopolymer and nanocomposites, mainly synthesis methods for the composite materials, various characterization techniques to study the superior properties and insights on potential advanced applications.

This book is the first in a two-volume set devoted to bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) and the opportunities that they may offer in providing a green solution to growing energy demands worldwide.

This book discusses a number of case studies to showcase the translation of research concepts to lab-scale materials development for biomedical applications.

This book is based on the principles, limitations, challenges, improvements and applications of nanotechnology in medical science as described in the literature.

Challenges in Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials, Volume 2 of the Proceedings of the 2020 SEM Annual Conference& Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the second volume of seven from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering.

One of the major challenges in tissue engineering is the translation of biological knowledge on complex cell and tissue behavior into a predictive and robust engineering process.

This thesis illuminates the critical roles biomolecules, from small molecules to proteins, play in cellular functionality, particularly highlighting their conformational changes in response to environmental cues or binding events-a cornerstone concept in drug design as well as the manifestations of disease.

This book focuses on recent advances in dental gold alloys and gold nanoparticles (GNPs) for biomedical applications.

Hydrogels are networks of polymer chains which can produce a colloidal gel containing over 99 per cent water.

This handy volume illustrates the basics of clinical three-dimensional (3D) printing, addressing the practical aspects of establishing a simple and effective 3D printing service in a medical facility.

This book provides a concise introduction to soft matter modelling.

This book provides an up-to-date perspective on oral biofilms and dental materials, equipping readers with a sound understanding of their mutual interactions.

This book encompasses the structure, physical properties, production method, and bio degradability analysis of polylactic acid.

The Computational Biomechanics for Medicine titles provide an opportunity for specialists in computational biomechanics to present their latest methodologiesand advancements.

This book effectively links the latest scientific advances to current technological applications of polymers, mainly focusing on biodegradable polymers obtained from biomass.

This volume details applications, methods, and protocols on nucleic acid amplification.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments to valorize fish waste as a source of useful products.

This book presents a comprehensive and unifying approach to articular contact mechanics with an emphasis on frictionless contact interaction of thin cartilage layers.

This edited volume provides insights about the molecular virology, pathoenesis of infection and host responses to varicella-zoster virus, which is a medically important human herpesvirus.

This monograph is neither a historical outline of the development of the concepts of protein biosynthesis and the structure and functions of the ribosomes, nor an exhaustive survey of the literature on these questions.

Polysaccharides are natural, renewable materials that are biodegradable and biocompatible, making them ideal subjects for biomedical applications.

This book provides the latest developments in functional and engineering materials for defence applications.