Functional Biomaterials

A succinct handbook explaining interdisciplinary processing, methods, and applications of bio-based materials

This book merges the two most important trends in biomaterials: functionalization and renewable chemistry. It covers a variety of biopolymers and various approaches for the transformation of these biopolymers into functional units. Sample topics covered by the two well-qualified authors include:

• Fundamental knowledge of biopolymers–natural ones, such as cellulose and other polysaccharides, and synthetic ones, such as polyethylene
• The origin, classifications, chemical nature, and isolation methods of specific biopolymers
• The different classical and modern approaches for the transformation of biopolymers into different shapes, ranging from thin films (model surfaces), to nanoparticles, to nanofibers, all the way to 3D scaffolds
• The morphology, structure, shape, thermal, electrical, and surface properties of biomaterials

This all-inclusive reference guide, which covers fundamentals, methods, and applications alike, is a key resource for both students and practicing scientists involved in programs of study or disciplines that intersect with the field of biomaterials. PART I DEFINITIONS, SOURCES, STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALS

Chapter 1: Definitions, types of biopolymers and biomaterials
Chapter 2: Biopolymers and their derivatives introduction, chemical, functional and structural classification
Chapter 3: Biopolymer isolation and preparation
Chapter 4: Biopolymer supramolecular structure and functions


PART II CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOMATERIALS

Chapter 5: Methods for characterization of morphological properties of biomaterials
Chapter 6: Methods for characterization of structural properties of biomaterials
Chapter 7: Methods for analysing the chemical composition of biomaterials
Chapter 8: Methods for characterization of dielectric and thermal properties of biomaterials
Chapter 9: Methods for characterization of surface properties and solid-liquid interaction studies of biomaterials
Chapter 10: Methods for analysing the biological and biomedical properties of biomaterials


PART III BIOPOLYMER ULTRATHIN (TWO-DIMENSIONAL) FILMS

Chapter 10: Biopolymer ultrathin films: recent trends and challenges
Chapter 11: Biopolymer-based flat thin films preparation, characterization and application
Chapter 12: Structuring and characterization of biopolymer-based thin films
Chapter 13: Application of biopolymer thin films in biomedical applications
a. In drug-delivery
b. Cell growth
c. Biological macromolecule (e.g. proteins, DNA, antibody) interactions


PART IV BIOPOLYMER-BASED NANOMATERIALS: CHALLENGES IN PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONS

Chapter 14: Current synthesis methods, characterization and application of cellulose nanocrystals
Chapter 15: Preparation, characterization and biomedical application of Nano fibrillated cellulose
Chapter 16: Polysaccharide-based nanofibers synthesis, characterization and application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Chapter 17: Polysaccharide nanoparticles different methods of synthesis and their interaction with cells and tissues

PART V POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED SCAFFOLDS: DESIGN, FABRICATION AND APPLICATION

Chapter 18: Methods and challenges in the preparation of scaffolds for tissue engineering application
Chapter 19: Solvent-casting approach for design of scaffold and their potential application
Chapter 20: Freeze-dried aerogel/foams for tissue engineering application
Chapter 21: Design and characterization of electro spun scaffolds for biomedical application
Chapter 22: Polysaccharide-beads preparation, characterization and application in tissue engineering
Chapter 23: recent advances in 3d printing in the design and application of cellulose-based polysaccharide scaffolds
a. In skin tissue engineering
b. In vascular tissue engineering
c. In bone tissue engineering
d. In cartilage tissue engineering

Assist. Prof. Tamilselvan Mohan obtained his Master of Science in Chemistry in 2006 from the Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies (KMCPGS), Pondicherry, India. Since July 2017, has has been in the group of Prof. Stana Kleinschek, University of Maribor, where he focuses mainly on the development of various types of functional materials for flame-retardant, paper conservation and tissue engineering applications.

Prof. Karin Stana Kleinschek obtained her PhD degree from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the University of Graz, Austria. Her field of expertise is surface modification and characterization of polysaccharides and its usability in biomedical applications. She works as Full Professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Maribor (UM), where she teaches various courses on Polymer Chemistry, Surface Characterization of Polymeric Materials and Textile Chemistry.