Protein-based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering details the design, development, efficacy and tissue engineering applications of a range of protein-based nanocomposite materials. Protein-based nanocomposites offer advantageous properties in that they are biodegradable, biocompatible, nonantigenic, highly stable and possess strong binding capacity. These unique properties make protein-based nanocomposite carriers promising candidates for controlled cell delivery in tissue engineering. This book covers a selection of protein types in their nanocomposite form, from albumin and keratin to collagen and silk. Each protein nanocomposite is described in detail, exploring their application in cell delivery and tissue engineering.
The design, development, properties and molecular mechanism of protein-based nanocomposites is thoroughly discussed before going on to analyze the advantages and limitations of these useful materials, making this book an ideal resource for readers who want to explore biocompatible and naturally derived material options for tissue engineering applications. Academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine and nanotechnology will find the book a must have.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. xiii 8. About the editors - p. xvii 9. Chapter 1. Protein-based nanocomposites: An overview - p. 1 10. Chapter 2. Types, stability, biocompatibility, and toxicity of protein-based nanocomposites - p. 17 11. Chapter 3. Advantages and limitations/challenges of protein-based nanocomposite - p. 37 12. Chapter 4. Recent advances in design and development of protein nanocomposite - p. 69 13. Chapter 5. Biomedical applications of protein-based nanocomposites - p. 95 14. Chapter 6. Silk fibroin-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering - p. 133 15. Chapter 7. Collagen-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering - p. 147 16. Chapter 8. Keratin-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering - p. 173 17. Chapter 9. Zein-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering - p. 199 18. Chapter 10. Collagen/gelatin-based hydrogels for tissue engineering - p. 219 19. Chapter 11. Fibrin-based hydrogels for tissue engineering - p. 253 20. Chapter 12. Elastin-based hydrogels for tissue engineering - p. 267 21. Chapter 13. Silk-based hydrogels for tissue engineering - p. 289 22. Index - p. 317
Protein-based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering details the design, development, efficacy and tissue engineering applications of a range of protein-based nanocomposite materials. Protein-based nanocomposites offer advantageous properties in that they are biodegradable, biocompatible, nonantigenic, highly stable and possess strong binding capacity. These unique properties make protein-based nanocomposite carriers promising candidates for controlled cell delivery in tissue engineering. This book covers a selection of protein types in their nanocomposite form, from albumin and keratin to collagen and silk. Each protein nanocomposite is described in detail, exploring their application in cell delivery and tissue engineering.
The design, development, properties and molecular mechanism of protein-based nanocomposites is thoroughly discussed before going on to analyze the advantages and limitations of these useful materials, making this book an ideal resource for readers who want to explore biocompatible and naturally derived material options for tissue engineering applications. Academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine and nanotechnology will find the book a must have.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. xiii 8. About the editors - p. xvii 9. Chapter 1. Protein-based nanocomposites: An overview - p. 1 10. Chapter 2. Types, stability, biocompatibility, and toxicity of protein-based nanocomposites - p. 17 11. Chapter 3. Advantages and limitations/challenges of protein-based nanocomposite - p. 37 12. Chapter 4. Recent advances in design and development of protein nanocomposite - p. 69 13. Chapter 5. Biomedical applications of protein-based nanocomposites - p. 95 14. Chapter 6. Silk fibroin-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering - p. 133 15. Chapter 7. Collagen-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering - p. 147 16. Chapter 8. Keratin-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering - p. 173 17. Chapter 9. Zein-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering - p. 199 18. Chapter 10. Collagen/gelatin-based hydrogels for tissue engineering - p. 219 19. Chapter 11. Fibrin-based hydrogels for tissue engineering - p. 253 20. Chapter 12. Elastin-based hydrogels for tissue engineering - p. 267 21. Chapter 13. Silk-based hydrogels for tissue engineering - p. 289 22. Index - p. 317
