Main description:

Researchers and materials scientists are turning to biomimetics as a way to meet the needs for biocompatible, long-lasting materials. Biomimetic biomaterials are synthetic materials which are designed to emulate the natural phenomena from the animal and plant kingdoms. Recent research has revealed that this novel approach can be applied to applications such as soft and hard tissue engineering, adhesives and coatings. This book will provide readers with a thorough overview of the structure and applications of these novel materials. The first set of chapters discuss the structure and surfaces of biomimetic materials whilst the second set of chapters review the biomedical applications.

Contents:

Part 1 Structure and surfaces of biomimetic biomaterials: Hierarchical structure, mechanical properties and fabrication of biomimetic biomaterials; Biomimetic coatings for biomaterial surfaces; Biomimetic biomaterial adhesives and interfaces. Part 2 Applications of biomimetic biomaterials; Biomimetic materials in regenerative medicine; Biomimetic scaffolds for stem cell tissue engineering; Biomimetic modification of injectable hydrogel collagen matrix proteins for tissue repair; Structure, preparation and applications of biomimetic hydrogels for tissue engineering scaffolds; Biomimetic potential of chitin-based composites for biomedical applications.