Biomedical Engineering: Materials, Technology, and Applications

By Hossein Hosseinkhani, this book is a comprehensive exploration of materials processing and engineering technology across a wide range of medical applications. It delves into the field of biomedical engineering, which has significantly contributed to the progression of medical development technology.

What is Biomedical Engineering?

Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field that combines the principles of engineering with medical sciences to develop innovative solutions for healthcare. It involves the application of engineering principles and techniques to medical and biological systems for healthcare purposes.

Key Topics Covered

The book covers key aspects of biomedical engineering, including:

• Biomaterials: The use of materials in medical devices, either used inside or as part of living tissue.
• Tissue Engineering: The use of a combination of cells, engineering, materials methods, and suitable biochemical and physicochemical factors to replace or repair biological tissues.
• Bioreceptor Interactions: The interactions between biological systems and engineered devices, which are crucial for the success of biomedical implants and devices.
• Medical Applications: The book discusses various applications of biomedical engineering in critical industries such as biomedical diagnosis, pharmaceutics, drug delivery, cancer detection, and more.

  Advancements in Biomaterials Technology

  The final chapter of the book focuses on the advancements of biomaterials technology in medicine. It highlights the latest developments in biomaterials and their potential applications in improving human health.

  Target Audience

  This book serves as a reference for those in scientific, medical, and academic fields, including biotechnologists, material scientists, biophysicists, chemists, bioengineers, nanotechnologists, and medical researchers.

  Publication Details

  Publisher: Wiley
  Publication Date: October 28, 2022
  Language: English
  ISBN: 9783527347469, 9783527826698