1st Edition
Composites in Biomedical Applications
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
Biography
S. M. Sapuan, Y. Nukman, N.A. Abu Osman, R.A. Ilyas
