Bio-inspired Functional Materials for Sustainable Biomedical Applications

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of next-generation bio-inspired functional materials and their transformative role in advancing sustainable biomedical applications. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamentals of bio-inspired materials, it highlights their critical contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The chapters cover innovative domains such as biodegradable and self-healing materials, nanotechnology-driven biomaterials, protein- and pectin-based biopolymers, and targeted drug delivery systems. Special emphasis is placed on tissue engineering, bioresorbable sensors, and sustainable 3D bioprinting technologies, offering insights into emerging biomedical solutions.

Main Features of this book are:

• Encompasses fundamental concepts and emerging innovations in bio-inspired and sustainable materials for biomedical use.
• Highlights biodegradable, self-healing, bioresorbable, and green materials addressing environmental and clinical challenges.
• Discusses pioneering fields such as precision drug delivery, smart scaffolds for tissue regeneration, bioresorbable sensors, photothermal therapy, sustainable 3D-bioprinting, and soft robotics.
• Demonstrates the role of bio-inspired materials in achieving global sustainability and healthcare goals.
• Offers insights into challenges, opportunities, and research gaps for next-generation innovations.

The book is targeted to researchers, clinicians, materials scientists, biomedical engineers, postgraduate students, policymakers, and industry innovators seeking sustainable, bio-inspired solutions for healthcare, translational research, and next-generation biomedical technologies worldwide interdisciplinary academic communities.

Vipul Srivastava, Ph.D., is presently, working as regular Professor of Physics and deputed at R&D Cell, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India. Dr. Vipul obtained his Ph D in Physics from Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India in 2005. He has a total of 20 years of research and teaching experience. He has guided nine Ph D scholars and several UG/PG students. He received Young Scientist award from DST, Government of India in 2005. He had handled three government research projects. He had been invited by the University of California, Berkeley, USA (2004), International Centre for theoretical Research (ICTP), Trieste, Italy (2004) and National University of Singapore (2013), Singapore and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2022) to present his research work. Dr. Vipul has published 150+ research articles with 2500+ citations. Also, he has published three edited books and twenty book chapters. His current h-index is 31. He is an active reviewer of 30+ indexed journals. In 2020 he had awarded as research excellence award by Lovely Professional University, Phagwara. After that he had been continuous recipient of research appreciation award by the University till 2025. Presently, he is contributing to the field of physics to discover green materials for technological applications.

Shrikaant Kulkarni, Ph.D., has been an ardent academic, a passionate educator, and a dedicated researcher for over four decades. He works as an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Business, Victorian Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia, Adjunct Professor, Lincoln University College, Malaysia. Dr. Kulkarni has served as a resource person for invited lectures and expert sessions at national and international conferences, as well as faculty development programs. He has been working as a research supervisor to PhD and postdoctoral fellows in interdisciplinary subject areas at various universities. He has published over 100+ research papers in national and international journals and conferences of repute. He has edited 60+ books and authored 100+ book chapters. He authored four textbooks in engineering chemistry. Dr Kulkarni holds MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees in Chemistry, as well as Master’s degrees in Economics, Business Management, and Political Science. He was invited by UNESCO for an invited talk on “Green Chemistry Education for Sustainable Development at the International Conference on Green Chemistry, Bangkok, and was well received by international Jury members and dignitaries from across the world.

A. K. Haghi, at present serving as Research Associate, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Molecular Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal. Dr. Haghi is a retired professor and has written, co-written, edited or co-edited more than 1500 publications, including books, book chapters, and papers in refereed journals with over 4500 citations. Dr. A. K. Haghi is a highly prolific author and editor in the academic world, particularly in the fields of chemical engineering and materials science. He is an Honorary Research Associate (HRA) at the Chemistry Centre, University of Coimbra, Portugal. He is the Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal. He has acted as an editorial board member of many international journals. He has secured UK design patents for multiple inventions.