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Synopsis
Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Bioactive Materials for Antimicrobial, Anticancer and Gene Therapy offers an up-to-date perspective on recent research findings made in the application and use of these materials for disease treatment and prevention. Various types of currently investigated bioactive materials including therapeutic nanostructures, and antimicrobial hydrogels are discussed, as well as their properties and impact in bio-medical sciences. The future role of these materials in therapeutic applications is also covered in detail. The book will be extremely useful for either the new researcher that would like to explore more information on the use of bioactive materials in biomedicine or for the more experienced researcher to search for new trends and specific applications.
- Provides a knowledge of the range of bioactive materials available, enabling the reader to make optimal materials selection decisions
- Detailed information about current and proposed applications of the latest bioactive materials empowers readers to design innovative products and processes
- Strong emphasis on chemistry and physico-chemical characterization of these materials and application in antimicrobial, anticancer and gene therapy