| Biological Interactions with Surface Charge in Biomaterials Contributor(s): Tofail, Syed (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1849731853 ISBN-13: 9781849731850 Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry OUR PRICE: $162.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Family & General Practice - Technology & Engineering | Nanotechnology & Mems - Science | Chemistry - General |
| Dewey: 610.28 |
| Series: RSC Nanoscience & Nanotechnology |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.38" W x 9.47" (1.24 lbs) 276 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When a biomaterial is placed inside the body, a biological response is triggered almost instantaneously. With devices that need to remain in the body for long periods, such interactions can cause problems which contribute to patient trauma and increase the risk of death. Electrical properties, such as local electrostatic charge distribution, play a significant role in defining biological interactions. This book describes the fundamental principles of this phenomenon and covers the development of relevant technologies and their applications in therapeutic devices. Aimed at academics, practitioners and graduate students this book makes a significant contribution to the newly emerging discipline of 'nanomedicine'. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tofail, Syed: - Dr. Syed Tofail, PhD, MSc Eng., BSc Eng., is a Senior Research Fellow with the Materials and Surface Science Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland. He has about 10 years experience in the development and characterisation of nano- and biomaterials. His major research accomplishment is establishing the correct crystal symmetry of hydroxyapatite, a leading synthetic biomaterial. This led him to the discovery of piezoelectricity in synthetic hydroxyapatite. Dr. Tofail is skilled in conducting fundamental research in the field of materials and surface science with the aim of developing medical devices with new functionality. For this, he works closely with relevant industrial players. Dr. Tofail is currently coordinating a European Commission Framework 7 project funded under the Nanotechnology, Materials and Processing (NMP) programme. One of the core objectives of this project is to develop MRSA-resistant medical textiles. In addition, the project will also develop implantable devices for cardiovascular, orthopaedic and urinary applications. |