Composites in Biomedical Applications presents a comprehensive overview on recent developments in composites and their use in biomedical applications. It features cutting-edge developments to encourage further advances in the field of composite research.
Highlights a completely new research theme in polymer-based composite materials
Outlines a broad range of different research fields, including polymer and natural fiber reinforcement used in the development of composites for biomedical applications
Discusses advanced techniques for the development of composites and biopolymer-based composites
Covers fatigue behavior, conceptual design in ergonomics design application, tissue regeneration or replacement, and skeletal bone repair of polymer composites
Details the latest developments in synthesis, preparation, characterization, material evaluation, and future challenges of composite applications in the biomedical field
This book is a comprehensive resource for advanced students and scientists pursuing research in the broad fields of composite materials, polymers, organic or inorganic hybrid materials, and nano-assembly.
Chapter 1 The Hip Joint and Total Hip Replacement Chapter 2 A Review of Biocomposites in Biomedical Application Chapter 3 Biocomposites in Advanced Biomedical and Electronic Systems Applications Chapter 4 Resin-Based Composites in Dentistry—A Review Chapter 5 Classifications and Applications of Biocomposite Materials in Various Biomedical Fields Chapter 6 Conceptual Design of Composite Crutches Chapter 7 Conceptual Design of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Chair with Input from Anthropometric Data Chapter 8 A Review on Nanocellulose Composites in Biomedical Application Chapter 9 Medical Rubber Glove Waste As Potential Filler Materials in Polymer Composites Chapter 10 Fabrication and Properties of Polylactic Acid/Hydroxyapatite Biocomposites for Human Bone Substitute Materials Chapter 11 Hydrogel-Based Composites in Perfusion Cell Culture/Test Device Chapter 12 Nanocomposites for Human Body Tissue Repair Chapter 13 Advances in Marine Skeletal Nanocomposites for Bone Repair Chapter 14 Magnesium Metal Matrix Composites for Biomedical Applications Index
S. M. Sapuan, Y. Nukman, N.A. Abu Osman, R.A. Ilyas