Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Part One: Introduction to Bionanocomposites
1. Bionanocomposites: An Overview
2. Characterization, fabrication and processing of bionanocomposites
3. Bionanocomposites biocompatibility and host interactions

Part Two: Biomedical Applications of Chitosan-based Bionanocomposites
4. Chitosan-based bionanocomposites in tissue engineering
5. Chitosan-based bionanocomposites in regenerative medicine
6. Chitosan-based bionanocomposites in wound healing
7. Chitosan-based bionanocomposites in drug formulation and delivery
8. Chitosan-based bionanocomposites for cancer therapy
9. Chitosan-based bionanocomposites in dental applications

Part Three: Biomedical Applications of Alginate-based Bionanocomposites
10. Alginate-based bionanocomposites in tissue engineering
11. Alginate-based bionanocomposites in regenerative medicine
12. Alginate-based bionanocomposites in wound healing
13. Alginate-based bionanocomposites in drug formulation and delivery
14. Alginate-based bionanocomposites for cancer therapy
15. Alginate-based bionanocomposites in dental applications

Part Four: Biomedical Applications of Green Bionanocomposites
16. Dextran-based bionanocomposites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicines
17. Starch-based bionanocomposites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicines
18. Cellulose-based bionanocomposites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicines
19. PCL-based-bionanocomposites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
20. PLA-based bionanocomposites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
21. Agricultural waste-based bionanocomposites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Part Five: Commercial Aspects, Regulations and Future Prospects
22. Commercialization of bionanocomposites
23. Life cycle assessment and circular economy of bionanocomposites
24. Future prospects of bionanocomposites

Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine explores novel uses of these in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

This book offers an interdisplinary approach, combining chemical, biomedical engineering, materials science and pharmacological aspects of the characterization, synthesis and application of bionanocomposites. Chapters cover a broad selection of bionanocomposites including chitosan, alginate and more, which are utilized in tissue engineering, wound healing, bone repair, drug formulation, cancer therapy, drug delivery, cartilage regeneration and dental implants. Additional sections of Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine discuss, in detail, the safety aspects and circular economy of bionanocomposites – offering an insight into the commercial and industrial aspects of these important materials.

Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine will prove a highly useful text for for those in the fields of biomedical engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutics and materials science, both in academia and industrial R&D groups.

• Each bionanocomposite type is covered individually, providing specific and detailed information for each material
• Covers a range of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications, from dental and bone engineering to cancer therapy
• Offers an integrated approach, with contributions from authors across a variety of related disciplines, including biomedical engineering, chemistry and materials science

Post-graduates and researchers in the fields of biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, pharmacology, and other interdisciplinary fields of science and technology with an interest in bionanocomposites