Main description:

Green Biocomposites for Biomedical Engineering: Design, Properties, and Applications combines emergent research outcomes with fundamental theoretical concepts relevant to processing, properties and applications of advanced green composites in the field of biomedical engineering. The book outlines the design elements and characterization of biocomposites, highlighting each class of biocomposite separately. A broad range of biomedical applications for biocomposites is then covered, with a final section discussing the ethics and safety regulations associated with manufacturing and the use of biocomposites.

With contributions from eminent editors and recognized authors around the world, this book is a vital reference for researchers in biomedical engineering, materials science and environmental science, both in industry and academia.

Contents:

Section 1: Introduction and Design of Biocomposites

1. Introduction to Green Biocomposites

2. Designing of Biocomposites

3. Computational Modeling of Biocomposites

4. Biomechanics of Biocomposites

Section 2: Diversities of Biocomposites

5. Antimicrobial Biocomposites

6. Bioactive Glass Based Biocomposites

7. Bioceramic Based Biocomposites

8. Hydroxyapatite Based Biocomposites

9. Metal Oxide Filled Biocomposites

10. Bioresorbable Biocomposites

11. Cellulose Based Biocomposites

12. Chitin and Chitosan Based Biocomposites

13. Graphene Based Biocomposites

14. Protein Based Biocomposite

15. Starch Based Biocomposites

16. Natural Fiber Reinforced Biocomposites

Section 3: Application Based Biocomposites

17. Biocomposites for Biomedical Devices

18. Biocomposites for Artificial Organs

19. Biocomposites for Orthopedic Implants

20. Biocomposites for Prostheses

21. Biocomposites for Coatings

22. Biocomposites for Regenerative Medicine

Section 4: Ethics, Safety and Recycling of Biocomposites

23. Industrial Implementations of Biocomposites

24. Recycling of Biocomposites

25. Ethical Issues of Biocomposites

26. Safety and Health Issues of Biocomposites