This book highlights recent advances in the field of biomaterials design and the state of the art in biomaterials applications for biomedicine. Addressing key aspects of biomaterials, the book explores technological advances at multi-scale levels (macro, micro, and nano), which are used in applications related to cell and tissue regeneration. The book also discusses the future scope of bio-integrated systems.
The contents are supplemented by illustrated examples, and schematics of molecular and cellular interactions with biomaterials/scaffolds are included to promote a better understanding of the complex biological mechanisms involved in material-to-biomolecule interactions. The book also covers factors that govern cell growth, differentiation, and regeneration in connection with the treatment and recovery of native biological systems. Tissue engineering, drug screening and delivery, and electrolyte complexes for biomedical applications are also covered in detail. This book offers a comprehensive reference guide for multi-disciplinary communities working in the area of biomaterials, and will benefit researchers and graduate students alike.
Dr. A. Tripathi is a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India. He is also an adjunct faculty at the Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India. He is a recipient of the K. S. Krishnan research fellowship from the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, India. He has been a visiting researcher at Newcastle University, UK; Kyushu University, Japan; Protista International AB and Lund University, Sweden. He has received several research fellowships from Government of India funding organizations like DBT, CSIR, DST, and HLL. He has several international research publications, book chapters, conference articles, and patents to his credit. He is an active participant in many scientific deeds in India for the promotion of Biotechnology and Materials Science. He is an editorial board member of many journals, and also a member of several international academic societies. He has received awards from various national and international organizations such as the Asian Polymer Association, Association of Separation Scientists and Technologists, and Indian Thermal Analysis Society. His major research interests are in the area of novel nano- and bio-materials development for tissue engineering, bioprocessing, and environmental biotechnology.
Dr. J. S. Melo is a senior scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India, where he heads the Enzyme and Microbial Technology Section of the Nuclear Agriculture & Biotechnology Division. His major research interest is in the field of applied enzymology with a special focus on designing heterogeneous biocatalysts for use in bioprocessing, biosensors, and bioremediation. He is also a Professor at the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai. He has several publications in international journals, books, and workshop proceedings to his credit, and is a Fellow of both the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences and the Society for Applied Biotechnology.
