Biomedical composites

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Ambrosio, Luigi, 1955- (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford : Woodhead Publishing, 2017.
EditionSecond edition.
SeriesWoodhead Publishing series in biomaterials.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780081007594
0081007590
9780081007525
0081007523
Physical Description1 online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Biomedical Composites
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • List of contributors
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Natural composites: The structure-function relationships of bone, cartilage, tendon/ligament, and the intervert ...
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Bone
  • 1.2.1 Bone structure and composition
  • 1.2.2 Bone cells and bone biology
  • 1.2.3 Bone mechanics at multiple scales
  • 1.3 Cartilage
  • 1.3.1 Cartilage composition and biology
  • 1.3.2 Cartilage mechanical behaviour
  • 1.4 Tendon/ligament
  • 1.4.1 Tendon/ligament composition and biology
  • 1.4.2 Tendon/ligament mechanical behaviour
  • 1.5 Intervertebral disc
  • 1.5.1 Intervertebral disc composition and biology
  • 1.5.2 Intervertebral disc mechanical behaviour
  • 1.6 Conclusions: Lessons learned and implications for repair, replacements, and regeneration
  • References
  • Sources of additional information
  • Chapter 2: Design and fabrication methods for biocomposites
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Production techniques for biocomposite parts
  • 2.3 Conventional composite processing techniques
  • 2.3.1 Extrusion and injection for thermoplastic materials
  • 2.3.2 Filament winding
  • 2.3.3 Compression
  • 2.3.4 Infusion
  • 2.3.5 Autoclaving
  • 2.4 Solution-based techniques
  • 2.4.1 Solvent casting
  • 2.4.2 Phase separation
  • 2.4.3 Electrospinning
  • 2.5 AM technologies
  • 2.6 Influence of the processing parameters on the material characteristics of biocomposites
  • 2.7 Designing with biocomposites for tissue engineering applications
  • 2.8 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Hard tissue applications of biocomposites
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Head and neck applications
  • 3.2.1 Maxillofacial applications
  • 3.2.2 Aural applications
  • 3.2.3 Dental applications
  • 3.3 Axial skeleton applications
  • 3.3.1 Internal applications
  • 3.3.2 External applications.
  • 3.4 Advantages in the use of composites for hard tissue applications
  • 3.5 Disadvantages in the use of composites for hard tissue applications
  • 3.6 Future trends
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Soft tissue application of biocomposites
  • 4.1 The multiphase composition of natural tissues: Inspiration from living soft tissue composites
  • 4.1.1 Soft tissues as structural composites
  • 4.1.2 Soft tissues as composite hydrogels
  • 4.1.3 Soft tissues as multifunctional composites
  • 4.1.4 Biophysical cues of soft tissue composites
  • 4.2 Engineered biocomposites for soft tissue application
  • 4.2.1 Biomimetic and bioinspired structural biocomposites
  • 4.2.2 Biocomposites to control molecular diffusion
  • 4.2.2.1 Biocomposites to guide tissue regeneration
  • 4.2.2.2 Biocomposites for cancer treatment
  • 4.2.3 Multifunctional biocomposites
  • 4.2.3.1 Electroactive soft biocomposites
  • 4.2.3.2 Magnetic soft biocomposites
  • 4.2.3.3 Micro and nanopatterned soft biocomposites
  • 4.2.4 Composites to monitor biological signals
  • 4.3 Conclusions: Engineered composites for soft tissues
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Composite materials for bone repair
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Component selection and general design considerations
  • 5.3 Fabrication of particulate composites
  • 5.4 Fabrication of nanocomposites
  • 5.5 Composite scaffolds
  • 5.6 Mechanisms for enhancing mechanical properties
  • 5.7 Conclusions and future trends
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter 6: Composite coatings for implants and tissue engineering scaffolds
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Types of composite coatings
  • 6.2.1 Anti-wear coatings
  • 6.2.2 Biocompatible coatings
  • 6.2.3 AntiBacterial coatings
  • 6.3 Synthesis of composite coatings
  • 6.3.1 Chemical deposition
  • 6.3.2 Electrophoretic deposition
  • 6.3.3 Electrochemical deposition (anodising, electroplating).
  • 6.3.4 Biomimetic deposition
  • 6.3.5 Other deposition methods
  • 6.4 Smart composite coatings
  • 6.5 Summary
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Composite materials for spinal implants
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Structure and function of the spine
  • 7.3 Materials and design of spinal implants: the state of the art
  • 7.3.1 Interbody spacers
  • 7.3.2 IVD prostheses
  • 7.4 Composite materials: basic concepts
  • 7.5 Polymer-based composite materials for spinal implants
  • 7.5.1 Composite interbody fusion devices
  • 7.5.2 Composite IVD prostheses
  • 7.6 Conclusions and future trends
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter 8: Collagen/chitosan composite scaffolds for bone and cartilage tissue engineering
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.1.1 Bone
  • 8.1.1.1 Bone function and structure
  • 8.1.1.2 Bone lesions
  • 8.1.1.3 Current bone treatment options
  • 8.1.2 Cartilage
  • 8.1.2.1 Cartilage function and structure
  • 8.1.2.2 Cartilage lesions
  • 8.1.2.3 Current cartilage treatment options
  • 8.1.3 Tissue engineering
  • 8.1.3.1 Biomaterials for tissue engineering
  • Collagen as a biomaterial for tissue engineering
  • Chitosan
  • Chitosan as a GAG analog
  • Biocompatibility and degradation
  • 8.1.3.2 Bone tissue engineering
  • Collagen-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
  • Commercially available collagen-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
  • Chitosan scaffolds for bone repair
  • Collagen/chitosan scaffolds as in vitro osteoid models
  • 8.1.3.3 Cartilage tissue engineering
  • Collagen-based scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering
  • Commercially available collagen-based scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering
  • Chitosan scaffolds for cartilage repair
  • Collagen/chitosan composite scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering
  • 8.2 Conclusions and future perspectives
  • References
  • Further Reading.
  • Chapter 9: Acrylic bone cements for joint replacement
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 A brief history of bone cement
  • 9.3 Biomechanical properties of bone cement
  • 9.3.1 Composition
  • 9.3.2 Storage
  • 9.3.3 Viscosity
  • 9.3.4 Deformation
  • 9.3.5 Thermal properties
  • 9.3.6 Interdigitation
  • 9.3.7 Cement curing
  • 9.3.8 Cement application and the impact of the implant
  • 9.4 Contemporary use: the role of bone cement in arthroplasty
  • 9.4.1 Total Hip arthroplasty
  • 9.4.2 Total knee arthroplasty
  • 9.4.3 Total shoulder and total ankle arthroplasty
  • 9.4.4 The role of bone cement in infection
  • 9.4.5 Factors affecting antibiotic elution
  • 9.4.6 Methods of mixing antibiotic-impregnated cement
  • 9.5 Complications associated with bone cement
  • 9.5.1 Aseptic loosening
  • 9.5.2 Bone cement implantation syndrome
  • 9.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Composite materials for ligaments and tendons replacement
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Ligaments and tendons: Tissue biology and anatomy
  • 10.3 State of the art on proposed devices for ligaments and tendons replacement
  • 10.4 Fibre-reinforced composite materials: Fundamentals and technology
  • 10.4.1 Principles of soft composite design
  • 10.5 Composite materials for tissue replacement and tissue-engineered scaffolds
  • 10.6 Conclusion and prospective about composite materials for ligaments and tendons replacement and regeneration
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter 11: Composite materials for hip joint prostheses
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Properties of the hip joint
  • 11.3 Materials for hip arthroplasty
  • 11.3.1 Composite bone cements
  • 11.3.2 Materials for acetabular cups
  • 11.3.2.1 Hydroxyapatite-reinforced polymers for acetabular cups
  • 11.3.3 Materials for hip stem
  • 11.4 Polymer-based composite hip
  • 11.4.1 Stem technologies
  • 11.4.2 Polymer-based composite femoral stem.
  • 11.4.3 Modelling
  • 11.4.4 In vitro testing
  • 11.5 Future trends
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter 12: 3D printing of biocomposites for osteochondral tissue engineering
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Osteochondral tissue
  • 12.3 Scaffold requirements
  • 12.3.1 Biocompatibility
  • 12.3.2 Biomimicry
  • 12.3.3 Biodegradation
  • 12.3.4 Scaffold architecture and mechanical properties
  • 12.3.5 Printability
  • 12.3.6 Clinical translation
  • 12.4 Materials
  • 12.4.1 Natural polymers
  • 12.4.2 Synthetic polymers
  • 12.4.3 Inorganic materials
  • 12.4.4 Biological materials
  • 12.5 3D printing techniques
  • 12.5.1 Inkjet printing
  • 12.5.2 Extrusion-based printing
  • 12.5.3 Powder-bed fusion
  • 12.5.4 Vat-photopolymerisation process
  • 12.5.5 Melt electrospinning writing
  • 12.6 Future challenges
  • 12.7 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • Chapter 13: The challenge of biocompatibility evaluation of biocomposites
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Biocomposites
  • 13.3 Do we need biocompatibility evaluation?
  • 13.3.1 Data collection from scientific literature
  • 13.3.2 Data collection from materials suppliers/industries
  • 13.3.3 Data collection from analytical analyses
  • 13.3.4 Data collection from clinical analyses
  • 13.4 Selection of biocompatibility analyses/biological test methods
  • 13.4.0.1 Cytotoxicity or cell viability
  • 13.4.1 Sensitisation
  • 13.4.2 Irritation
  • 13.4.3 Acute systemic toxicity and subchronic tests
  • 13.4.4 Genotoxicity
  • 13.4.5 Implantation and hemocompatibility
  • 13.4.6 Biodegradation
  • 13.5 Biocomposites-based biocompatibility studies
  • 13.6 Biocompatibility and the implantation of a biocomposite in a biological environment
  • 13.7 Concluding remarks and future perspectives
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter 14: Cellular response to biocomposites
  • 14.1 Introduction.