Biomedical Engineering: Materials, Technology, and Applications

By Hossein Hosseinkhani (Author)

Biomedical Engineering is a comprehensive exploration of materials processing and engineering technology across a wide range of medical applications. The field of biomedical engineering has played a vital role in the progression of medical development technology. This book covers key aspects of the field, from basic concepts to advanced level research for medical applications.

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

Materials in Biomedical Engineering Biomedical engineering involves the use of various materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. These materials are used in a wide range of medical applications, such as implantable devices, surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment. The book discusses the properties, processing, and applications of these materials in detail.

Tissue Engineering Tissue engineering is a subfield of biomedical engineering that involves the use of a combination of cells, engineering, and materials methods, and suitable biochemical and physicochemical factors to improve or replace biological tissues. The book covers the principles and applications of tissue engineering, including the development of tissue substitutes, the design of tissue engineering scaffolds, and the role of stem cells in tissue engineering.

Bioreceptor Interactions Bioreceptor interactions refer to the interactions between biological systems and engineered materials. These interactions play a crucial role in the performance and biocompatibility of biomedical devices. The book discusses the principles of bioreceptor interactions and their implications for the design and development of biomedical devices.

Medical Applications Biomedical engineering has numerous applications in various medical fields, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and medical devices. The book covers a range of applications, including biomedical diagnosis, pharmaceutics, drug delivery, cancer detection, and more.

Advancements in Biomaterials Technology The book concludes with a discussion on the advancements in biomaterials technology and their potential impact on medicine. It highlights the future directions and challenges in the field of biomedical engineering and biomaterials.

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.

Key Features Offers comprehensive coverage of topics, including biomaterials, tissue engineering, bioreceptor interactions, and various medical applications. Discusses applications in critical industries such as biomedical diagnosis, pharmaceutics, drug delivery, cancer detection, and more. Serves as a reference for those in scientific, medical, and academic fields.

Publication Details Publisher: Wiley; October 28, 2022. Language: English. ISBN: 9783527347469. ISBN: 9783527826698.