A succinct handbook explaining interdisciplinary processing, methods, and applications of bio-based materials This book merges the two most important trends in biomaterials: functionalization and renewable chemistry. It covers a variety of biopolymers and various approaches for the transformation of these biopolymers into functional units. Sample topics covered by the two well-qualified authors include: Fundamental knowledge of biopolymers natural ones, such as cellulose and other polysaccharides, and synthetic ones, such as polyethylene The origin, classifications, chemical nature, and isolation methods of specific biopolymers The different classical and modern approaches for the transformation of biopolymers into different shapes, ranging from thin films (model surfaces), to nanoparticles, to nanofibers, all the way to 3D scaffolds The morphology, structure, shape, thermal, electrical, and surface properties of biomaterialsThis all-inclusive reference guide, which covers fundamentals, methods, and applications alike, is a key resource for both students and practicing scientists involved in programs of study or disciplines that intersect with the field of biomaterials.

This book merges the two most important trends in biomaterials: functionalization and renewable chemistry. It covers a variety of biopolymers and various approaches for the transformation of these biopolymers into functional units.

PART I DEFINITIONS, SOURCES, STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALSChapter 1: Definitions, types of biopolymers and biomaterialsChapter 2: Biopolymers and their derivatives introduction, chemical, functional and structural classificationChapter 3: Biopolymer isolation and preparationChapter 4: Biopolymer supramolecular structure and functionsPART II CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOMATERIALSChapter 5: Methods for characterization of morphological properties of biomaterialsChapter 6: Methods for characterization of structural properties of biomaterialsChapter 7: Methods for analysing the chemical composition of biomaterialsChapter 8: Methods for characterization of dielectric and thermal properties of biomaterialsChapter 9: Methods for characterization of surface properties and solid-liquid interaction studies of biomaterialsChapter 10: Methods for analysing the biological and biomedical properties of biomaterialsPART III BIOPOLYMER ULTRATHIN (TWO-DIMENSIONAL) FILMSChapter 10: Biopolymer ultrathin films: recent trends and challengesChapter 11: Biopolymer-based flat thin films preparation, characterization and applicationChapter 12: Structuring and characterization of biopolymer-based thin filmsChapter 13: Application of biopolymer thin films in biomedical applicationsa. In drug-deliveryb. Cell growthc. Biological macromolecule (e.g. proteins, DNA, antibody) interactionsPART IV BIOPOLYMER-BASED NANOMATERIALS: CHALLENGES IN PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONSChapter 14: Current synthesis methods, characterization and application of cellulose nanocrystalsChapter 15: Preparation, characterization and biomedical application of Nano fibrillated celluloseChapter 16: Polysaccharide-based nanofibers synthesis, characterization and application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicineChapter 17: Polysaccharide nanoparticles different methods of synthesis and their interaction with cells and tissuesPART V POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED SCAFFOLDS: DESIGN, FABRICATION AND APPLICATIONChapter 18: Methods and challenges in the preparation of scaffolds for tissue engineering applicationChapter 19: Solvent-casting approach for design of scaffold and their potential applicationChapter 20: Freeze-dried aerogel/foams for tissue engineering applicationChapter 21: Design and characterization of electro spun scaffolds for biomedical applicationChapter 22: Polysaccharide-beads preparation, characterization and application in tissue engineeringChapter 23: recent advances in 3d printing in the design and application of cellulose-based polysaccharide scaffoldsa. In skin tissue engineeringb. In vascular tissue engineeringc. In bone tissue engineeringd. In cartilage tissue engineering