Overview
- Comprehensively reviews the essentials of biomaterials and their designs for applications in tissue regeneration
- Examines various biomaterial categories, including bioceramics, bioactive glasses, and synthetic and natural polymers
- Discusses future prospects and the possibility of fabrication of human organs in the laboratory
Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Materials (BRIEFSMATERIALS)
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About this book
This book comprehensively reviews the essential characteristics of biomaterials and their designs important for applications in tissue regeneration. It delves into both past research milestones in tissue engineering and emerging trends poised for future integration. The primary focus lies on the evolution of biomaterial generations and the burgeoning domain of tissue engineering discovery. Furthermore, it examines various biomaterial categories, including bioceramics, bioactive glasses, synthetic and natural polymers, alongside their composite derivatives, all pivotal in scaffold fabrication, a cornerstone of tissue engineering. The book also looks at diverse scaffold fabrication methodologies, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the technical intricacies involved.
The book showcases recent breakthroughs in tissue engineering across multiple fronts such as bone, skin, cartilage, neural, and cardiac regeneration, highlighting their potential as pre-clinical interventions for rehabilitating injured or diseased tissues and organs. Finally, it reviews the contemporary landscape of biomaterials for tissue regeneration, shedding light on emerging trends and confronting the challenges that lie ahead.
Keywords
- Artificial Human Organs
- Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering
- Scaffold Fabrication Techniques
- Bioceramics in Scaffold Design
- Polymer-Based Scaffold Materials
- Metal Implant Coating Methods
- Rapid Prototyping for Scaffold Creation
- Injectable Ceramic Bone Cements
- Targeted Drug Delivery Microspheres
- Composite Bioceramic Scaffold Development
- Nanobioceramics Synthesis Techniques
- Functional Coatings for Implants
- Hydroxyapatite Coating Technologies
- Regulatory Considerations in Biomaterials
- Artificial Intelligence Biomaterials
- Precision Gene Editing
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Dr. Mohammad M. Farag serves as a professor of biomaterials at the National Research Centre in Egypt, having earned his PhD in Bone Engineering Scaffold for Sustained Antibiotic Release. With a focus on impactful research, he has authored 48 publications in esteemed international journals and holds an h-index of 17.
His current research interests include the development of microspheres for targeted drug delivery, composite bioceramic scaffolds utilizing rapid prototyping techniques, and exploring injectable ceramic bone cements. Dr. Farag has gained valuable experience through his academic journey, including doctoral studies and postdoctoral grants in various countries from 2011 to 2019. Notably, he has secured patents both internationally and domestically.
Dr. Zainab M. Al-Rashidy, an Assistant Professor of Biomaterials at the National Research Centre in Egypt, brings a wealth of knowledge to her field. With an h-index of 8 and 14 international publications, she focuses on the development of functional coatings for metal implants and the synthesis of nanobioceramics. Her research aims to contribute to advancements in biomaterials science and engineering.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration
Book Subtitle: Advances and Challenges for Fabrication and Clinical Translation
Authors: Mohammad M. Farag, Zainab M. Al-Rashidy
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Materials
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-75753-2Due: 26 December 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-75754-9Due: 26 December 2024
Series ISSN: 2192-1091
Series E-ISSN: 2192-1105
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 113
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations, 58 illustrations in colour