Screen LibraryBiodegradable polymer-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
This book addresses the principles, methods and applications of biodegradable polymer based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. The general principle of bone tissue engineering is reviewed and the traditional and novel scaffolding materials, their properties and scaffold fabrication techniques ar...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-34802-0 |
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This book addresses the principles, methods and applications of biodegradable polymer based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. The general principle of bone tissue engineering is reviewed and the traditional and novel scaffolding materials, their properties and scaffold fabrication techniques are explored. By acting as temporary synthetic extracellular matrices for cell accommodation, proliferation, and differentiation, scaffolds play a pivotal role in tissue engineering. This book does not only provide the comprehensive summary of the current trends in scaffolding design but also presents the new trends and directions for scaffold development for the ever expanding tissue engineering applications. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (x, 64 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9783642348020 (electronic bk.) 3642348025 (electronic bk.) |
| Index Number: | R857 |
| CLC: | R318.08-532 |
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1. Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering -- Tissue Engineering -- Replacement and Regeneration of Bones -- Bone Structure and Composition -- Mechanical Properties of Bone -- Existing Approaches for Bone Replacement and Regeneration -- Needs for Bone Tissue Engineering -- Requirements for Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering -- Surface Properties -- Physical Properties -- Mechanical Properties -- Degradation Properties -- Sterilizability -- Candidate Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds -- Biopolymers ... |