Fiber Production Technologies for Biomedical Applications is an essential resource for researchers and professionals in the field. It provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments in nanofiber materials, focusing on their sources, properties, characterization, and diverse applications. This book is invaluable for understanding the cutting-edge fiber production processes and their impact on biomedical advancements. Additionally, the book delves into the structural properties of fibrous materials, their commercial potential, and future market needs. It addresses the critical challenges in biomedical applications and highlights the innovative solutions provided by fibrous technologies.
Includes fiber sources, fundamental concepts, fiber properties, fiber production processes, and biomedical applications
Covers the nanofiber synthesis process, fiber formation, chemical interaction principles, and technologies used for fabrication
Provides applications in hard and soft tissue for regeneration, restructure, and repair
Presents medical fiber optic applications, including X-ray imaging, light therapy, dental handpieces, ophthalmic lasers, diagnostic instrumentation, endoscopy, and surgical microscopy
Mariappan Rajan is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Products Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, India. He is an experienced researcher and is mainly interested in the development of biodegradable polymeric nanocarrier systems, nanogels, nanoparticles, nanocomposite scaffolds, bio-ceramic materials and mineral substituted scaffold for Tissue engineering, Drug Delivery and Wound Dressing applications.
Section A: Natural Sources and the Fundamentals of Fiber Composite Materials1. Natural Resources for Fiber Production2. Fiber Production Methods for Organic Fibrous Materials3. Inorganic fibers and their Composite Materials4. Non-polymeric materials: production and characterizationSection B: Technologies for fiber production processes5. A top-down approach in the fiber production process6. Electrospinning Techniques in Fiber Formation7. Wet-Spinning in Fiber Production8. Drawing and Template methods in fiber production9. Interfacial polymerization and self-assembled fibersSection C: Structural features and applications in biomedical engineering10. Fiber structural features in medicinal devices11. Fibers and their composite in bone tissue engineering12. Regeneration properties of fibers in wound regeneration13. Conductive fibers in spinal cord injury repair14. Fibers and their composites in artificial organ replacementsSection D: Market and Future Needs15. The process of fiber production: from the laboratory to the market16. Commercially available medicinal grade fibers and future needs