Bionanocomposites for Biomedical Applications

This book examines bionanocomposites in the biomedical field from a fundamental level to in-depth applications using an interdisciplinary approach that combines polymer technology, nanotechnology, biomedical science, and pharmaceutical research. Advancements of bionanocomposites in biomedical applications, such as wound dressings, tissue engineering, drug delivery, bioimaging, biosensing, 3D-printing, medical implants, and many more, are comprehensively summarized and supported by a number of case studies. Features: Discusses properties, classifications, and synthesis of bionanocomposites in addition to applications Each chapter focuses on the application of bionanocomposites Reviews cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of bionanocomposites Explores safety aspects of bionanocomposites Covers wound healing, nerve regeneration, biosensors, skin regeneration, drug delivery, and so forth This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in chemical, polymer, tissue, and biomedical engineering.