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This book offers an in-depth exploration of biomaterials with a primary focus on recent developments. It begins by providing a comprehensive background on the basic principles of biomaterials, followed by the synthesis, properties, and performance of various biomaterials. Subsequent chapters discuss topics such as biocompatibility, the interaction of biomaterials with the human body, and the role of biomaterials in regenerative medicine. It also addresses the technological advancements in biomaterials, novel fabrication methods, and surface modification techniques backed by case studies. Features: • Presents the latest advancements in biomaterials, including novel fabrication methods, innovative materials, and groundbreaking applications in medical devices and regenerative medicine. • Offers a holistic view of the biomaterials field, bridging various disciplines such as biology, chemistry, materials science, and medicine. • Illustrates practical applications of biomaterials in tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, and medical imaging. • Delves into the ethical, regulatory, and commercial dimensions of biomaterials. • Includes detailed case studies on topics such as thermal properties, corrosion resistance, and industrial coatings. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students of bioengineering, biomaterials, and materials science.

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Petrica VIZUREANU is a full Professor with over 30 years of teaching experience at the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania, and he has a large amount of experience in project management of national and international research projects and concerns in different competence areas: biomaterials, materials science, unconventional energy, refractory materials, computer-assisted design, geopolymers, safety and health at work, management, and commercial engineering. Seiji YAMAGUCHI is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Life and Health Sciences, Chubu University, Japan, with a field of expertise in biomaterials and inorganic solid-state chemistry, focusing on the development of bioactive titanium metal and its alloys by solution and heat treatment for orthopedic and dental implant applications. Madalina Simona BALTATU is a Lecturer on the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania with experience in the field of biomaterials, especially titanium alloys. Gültekin GÖLLER is a materials science Professor at Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Turkey. His study fields include Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) and the Plasma Spray Coating Process, Ceramic and Composite Materials, Thermal Barrier Coatings, Glass and Glass Ceramics, Biomaterials, and Material Characterization. Andrei-Victor SANDU is a researcher and an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, with expertise in the field of materials science, mainly in advanced analysis techniques. Camilo ZAMORA-LEDEZMA is an experimental physicist with a PhD prepared in the framework of a collaboration with the Université de Montpellier (France) and Universidad Central de Venezuela. His research activities are mainly focused on the synthesis of tailored organic/inorganic nanomaterials/biomaterials based on nanocarbon and nanoparticles (metal, magnetic) and bioactive molecules for potential applications in food, the environment, and bioengineering. Iulian-Vasile ANTONIAC has been associated with the Medical Engineering program in the Faculty Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, which is focused on biomaterials obtaining and characterization, medical image processing and the development of new implants for medical applications.

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