Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications

Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications is an essential resource for understanding the promising role of sustainable materials in healthcare. With their unique blend of biocompatibility, renewability, and environmental friendliness, natural composites present a compelling alternative to traditional materials used in biomedical procedures. The book delves deeply into the myriad advantages offered by these composites, including their potential to enhance treatment efficacy while simultaneously reducing biomedical waste and ecological impact. It serves as an invaluable guide for advancing the development of materials tailored to physiological diversity, ensuring innovative solutions for medical treatments and applications. Beyond its focus on sustainability, the book examines the diverse properties of natural composites that make them ideal for biomedical environments. It discusses their adaptability to a wide range of applications, ensuring compatibility with varied physiological conditions.

I. Introduction to Natural Composites 1. Natural polymers-based biocomposites: State of art and application 2. Natural inorganics-based biocomposites: Recent advances in biomedical applications II. Natural Polymer-based Composites 3. Starch-based composites for biomedical uses 4. Chitin- and chitosan-based composites for biomedical uses 5. Alginates-based composites for biomedical uses 6. Bacterial cellulose-based composites for biomedical uses 7. Natural fibers-reinforced biocomposites and their biomedical uses 8. Soy protein-based composites for biomedical uses 9. Gelatin-based composites for biomedical uses 10. Collagen-based composites for biomedical uses 11. Molecularly imprinted natural polymeric composites for biomedical applications III. Inorganics-based Natural Composites 12. Natural polymers-inorganic composites for biomedical uses 13. Natural polymers-carbon nanotubes nanocomposites for biomedical uses 14. Natural polymers-graphene nanocomposites for biomedical uses 15. Natural clay-based composites for biomedical uses 16. Natural polymers-calcium phosphate ceramics composites for bone tissue engineering IV. Biomedical Applications 17. Natural composites and nanocomposites for drug delivery 18. Natural polymer-based nanocomposites for cancer targeting 19. Natural composites for growth factor delivery 20. Natural composites for protein and peptide delivery 21. Natural composite-based scaffolds for tissue engineering applications 22. Antimicrobial biocomposites made of natural biomaterials 23. Natural composites in orthopaedics and dentistry 24. Natural composites for bioimaging applications V. Conclusion 25. Challenges and future perspectives of natural composites for biomedical uses