Mohan T., Kleinschek K.S. (ed.) Functional Biomaterials: Design and Development for Biotechnology, Pharmacology, and Biomedicine. Volume 1,2

Wiley-VCH GmbH, 2023. — 591 p. — ISBN: 978-3-527-35157-2, 978-3-527-35158-9.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.Definitions and Types of Microbial Biopolyesters and Derived Biomaterials.
Analysis of Chemical Composition of Biopolymers and Biomaterials: An XPS Study.
Methods for Characterization of Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Biomaterials.
Methods for Characterization of Surface Charge and Solid–Liquid Interaction Studies of Biomaterials.
Methods for Analyzing the Biological and Biomedical Properties of Biomaterials.
Polysaccharide Thin Films – Preparation and Analysis.
Biopolymer Thin Films as “Smart” Materials in Biomedical Applications.
Biopolymer-Based Nanofibers – Synthesis, Characterization, and Application in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
Formation of Polysaccharide-Based Nanoparticles and Their Biomedical Application.
Advanced Methods for Design of Scaffolds for 3D Cell Culturing.
Methods and Challenges in the Fabrication of Biopolymer-Based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Application.
Solvent-Casting Approach for Design of Polymer Scaffolds and Their Multifunctional Applications.
Freeze-Casted Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine.
Polysaccharide-Based Stimuli-Responsive Nanofibrous Materials for Biomedical Applications.
Cells Responses to Surface Geometries and Potential of Electrospun Fibrous Scaffolds.
Biopolymer Beads for Biomedical Applications.
Recent Advances in 3D Printing in the Design and Application of Biopolymer-Based Scaffolds.