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Author:   X. Zhao (Heriot Watt University, UK) ,  J M Courtney (University of Strathclyde, UK) ,  H Qian (Queen Mary University London, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   33
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9781845696245

ISBN 10:   1845696247
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   25 May 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Contributor contact details Foreword Chapter 1: Introduction to bioactive materials in medicine Abstract: 1.1 Definition of bioactive materials 1.2 History of bioactive materials 1.3 Medical applications of bioactive materials 1.4 Design and commercialisation of bioactive materials 1.5 Future trends Part I: Designing bioactivematerials for use inmedicine Chapter 2: Molecular design of bioactive materials with controlled bioactivity Abstract: 2.1 Definition of bioactivity and bioactive materials 2.2 Influencing factors on bioactivity 2.3 Design of bioactive materials 2.4 Future trends Chapter 3: Bioactive materials and nanotechnology Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Bioactive materials under nanoscale (nanomaterials) 3.3 Nanofibres 3.4 Nanocomposites 3.5 Applications of nanomaterials 3.6 Limitations of nanomaterials 3.7 Future trends Chapter 4: Bioactive materials and tissue engineering Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Interaction between bioactive materials, cells and surrounding tissue 4.3 Bioactive materials as a scaffolding frame used in tissue engineering 4.4 Applications of bioactive materials in tissue engineering 4.5 Limitations of bioactive materials in tissue engineering 4.6 Future trends Part II: Applications of bioactivematerials inmedicine Chapter 5: Antibacterial bioactive materials Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Antibacterial materials 5.3 Clinical applications of antibacterial materials 5.4 Limitations of antibacterial materials 5.5 Future trends Chapter 6: Bioactive materials in orthopaedics Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Biomaterials in orthopaedics 6.3 Clinical applications of bioactive materials in orthopaedics 6.4 Limitations of bioactive materials in orthopaedics 6.5 Future trends Chapter 7: Bioactive materials in the circulatory system Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Applications of bioactive materials in devices for the circulatory system 7.3 Limitations of bioactive materials in devices for the circulatory system 7.4 Future trends Chapter 8: Bioactive materials in gene therapy Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Applications of bioactive materials in gene therapy 8.3 Limitations of bioactive materials in gene therapy 8.4 Future trends Chapter 9: Bioactive materials in plastic surgery and body reconstruction Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Applications of bioactive materials in plastic surgery and body reconstruction 9.3 Limitations of bioactive materials in plastic surgery and body reconstruction 9.4 Future trends Chapter 10: Bioactive materials in drug delivery systems Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Applications of bioactive materials in drug delivery systems 10.3 Limitations of bioactive materials in drug delivery systems 10.4 Future trends Index

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Professor Xiaobin Zhao is Director of the UK-China Research Academy of Bioactive Molecules and Materials (RABMM). Professor Jim Courtney is an Emeritus Professor in the Bioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde. Dr Hong Qian was formerly a Technology Transfer Manager in ICUK, Queen Mary, University of London and is now a Technology Consultant for the Cambridge- based Oakland Innovation Ltd.

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