Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Techniques for Biomedical Applications

By Arbind Prasad, this book offers comprehensive insights into the synthesis, development, properties, and applications of biomaterials. It delves into the design techniques and process optimization for various biomedical uses, making it an essential read for engineers, researchers, and students in the field of biomedical engineering.

Understanding Biomaterials

Biomaterials can be derived from nature or synthesized in a laboratory, utilizing metals, polymers, ceramics, or composite materials. These materials find applications in diverse biomedical fields, including scaffolds, orthopedics, wound healing, fracture fixation, surgical sutures, artificial organs, and drug delivery systems.

Key Features of the Book

The book comprises 16 chapters, each focusing on the synthesis, processing, design, manufacturing, and characterization of advanced biomaterials. It covers topics such as self-healing materials, bioinspired materials, nature-resourced materials, nanobiomaterials, and various manufacturing techniques like rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing.

Target Audience

This book is ideal for engineers, technologists, and researchers working in biomedical engineering and manufacturing techniques. It is also suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students seeking to deepen their understanding of biomaterials and their applications.

Publication Details

Published by Wiley, the book was released on November 15, 2023. It is available in English and features ISBNs 9781394166190 and 9781394166978.