Biomaterials: Physics and Chemistry - Rosario Pignatello

This book contains chapters related to recent researches on new and known materials, with a particular attention to their physical, mechanical and chemical characterization, along with biocompatibility and hystopathological studies. 

Readers will be guided inside the range of disciplines and design methodologies used to develope biomaterials possessing the physical and biological properties needed for specific medical and clinical applications. 

Preface

Part 1 New Materials for Biomedical Applications: Chemical and Engineering Interventions

1 Galectins: Structures. Binding Properties and Function in Cell Adhesion

2 Biomaterials and Epithesis, our Experience in Maxillo Facial Surgery

3 Nanostructural Chemically Bonded Ca-Aluminate Based Bioceramics

4 Ulvan: A Versatile Platform of Biomaterials from Renewable Resources

5 Silanization with APTES for Controlling the Interactions Between Stainless Steel and Biocomponents: Reality vs Expectation

6 Human Dentin as Novel Biomaterial for Bone Regeneration

7 Comparative Metal Ion Binding to Native and Chemically Modified Datura innoxia Immobilized Biomaterials

8 Decellularization, Stabilization and Functionalization of Collagenous Tissues Used as Cardiovascular Biomaterials

9 Research on Mg-Zn-Ca Alloy as Degradable Biomaterial

Part 2 Biomechanical and Physical Studies

10 Biomechanical Properties of Synovial 3 Fluid in/Between Peripheral Zones of Articular Cartilage

11 Charge Transport and Electrical Switching in Composite Biopolymers

12 Biomimetic Materials as Potential Medical Adhesives - Composition and Adhesive Properties of the Material Coating the Cuvierian Tubules Expelled by Holothuria Dofleinii

13 Mechanical and Biological Properties of Bio-Inspired Nano-Fibrous Elastic Materials from Collagen

14 In Silico Study of Hydroxyapatite and Bioglass®: How Computational Science Sheds Light on Biomaterials

15 The use of Vibration Principles to Characterize the Mechanical Properties of Biomaterials

16 The Effects of Endurance Running Training on Young Adult Bone: Densitometry vs. Biomaterial Properties

17 Effect of the Er, Cr: YSGG Laser Parameters on Shear Bond Strength and Microstructure on Human Dentin Surface

18 Elaboration and Characterization of Calcium Phosphate Biomaterial for Biomedical Applications

19 Fracture Mechanisms of Biodegradable PLAand PLA/PCL Blends

Part 3 Evaluation of the Interaction and Compatibility of Biomaterials with Biological Media

20 Cell Adhesion and Spreading on an Intrinsically Anti-Adhesive PEG Biomaterial

21 A preliminary in Vivo Study on the Histocompatibility of Silk Fibroin

22 Histopatological Effect Characteristics of Various Biomaterials and Monomers Used in Polymeric Biomaterial Production

23 Facial Remodelling and Biomaterial

Part 4 Prevention and Management of Biological Phenomena at Biomaterial/Cell Surfaces

24 Biomaterials in Urology - Beyond Drug Eluting and Degradable - A Rational Approach to Ureteral Stent Design

25 Candida Biofilms on Oral Biomaterials