Composite synthetic scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Naznin Sultana, Mohd Izzat Hassan, Mim Mim Lim.
• Authors: Sultana, Naznin; Hassan, Mohd Izzat; Lim, Mim Mim
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Notations; 1 Scaffolding Biomaterials; Abstract; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Biomaterials; 1.2.1 Biopolymers; 1.2.2 Bioceramics; 1.2.3 Polycaprolactone (PCL); 1.2.4 Poly(ortho esters) and Poly(anhydrides); 1.2.5 Poly(glycolic acid), Poly(lactic acid) and Their Copolymers; 1.2.6 Chitosan; 1.2.7 Gelatin; 1.2.8 Biodegradable Metals; 1.2.9 Biodegradable Polymer Blends; 1.2.10 Composites; References; 2 Scaffold Fabrication Protocols; Abstract; 2.1 Techniques of Producing Scaffolds; 2.1.1 Electrospinning; 2.1.2 Solvent Casting and Particulate Leaching; 2.1.3 Polymer Phase Separation. 2.1.4 Rapid Prototyping2.1.5 Melt Molding; 2.1.6 Gas Foaming; 2.2 Electrospinning Protocol; 2.2.1 Electrospinning Process and Principle; 2.2.2 Nozzle Configuration; 2.2.3 Solution Versus Melt Electrospinning; 2.3 Parameters in Electrospinning; 2.3.1 Processing Parameters; 2.3.1.1 Applied Voltage; 2.3.1.2 Flow Rate; 2.3.1.3 Capillary Tip to Collector Distance; 2.3.2 Solution Parameters; 2.3.2.1 Polymer Concentration; 2.3.2.2 Solvent Volatility; 2.3.2.3 Solution Conductivity; 2.4 In Vitro Degradation of Scaffolds; References. 3 Fabrication of Polymer and Composite Scaffolds Using Electrospinning TechniquesAbstract; 3.1 Fabrication of Poly(Caprolactone) Nano-fibrous Scaffolds Using Electrospinning Technique; 3.1.1 Conclusions; 3.2 Fabrication of Electrospun Hydroxyapatite/Polycaprolactone Scaffolds; 3.2.1 Conclusions; Acknowledgment; References; 4 Fabrication and Characterization of Polymer and Composite Scaffolds Using Freeze-Drying Technique; Abstract; 4.1 Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Scaffolds Using Freeze-Drying Technique; 4.2 HA/PCL Composite Scaffolds Using Freeze-Drying Technique; 4.3 Conclusions; Acknowledgments.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 61 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 612/.028; Materials science; Tissue scaffolds; Regenerative medicine; Biomaterials; Biomedical engineering; Tissue Engineering -- methods; Tissue Scaffolds; Polymers; Nanofibers; MEDICAL -- Physiology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology; Regenerative medicine; Tissue scaffolds; Technology & Engineering -- Engineering (General); Science -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Molecular Biology; Biomedical engineering; Cellular biology (cytology); Technology & Engineering -- Material Science; Materials science; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319097558; 3319097555; 3319097547; 9783319097541
• Related ISBNs: 9783319097541
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 3, 2014).
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