3D Bioprinting and Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Covers the clinical applications of 3D Bioprinting technologies, and risk-benefit analysis of each

Lijie Grace Zhang (Edited by), Kam Leong (Edited by), John P. Fisher (Edited by)

9780128005477

Hardback, published 6 January 2015

392 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.6 cm, 0.97 kg

3D Bioprinting and Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering provides an in depth introduction to these two technologies and their industrial applications. Stem cells in tissue regeneration are covered, along with nanobiomaterials. Commercialization, legal and regulatory considerations are also discussed in order to help you translate nanotechnology and 3D printing-based products to the marketplace and the clinic. Dr. Zhang’s and Dr. Fishers’ team of expert contributors have pooled their expertise in order to provide a summary of the suitability, sustainability and limitations of each technique for each specific application.The increasing availability and decreasing costs of nanotechnologies and 3D printing technologies are driving their use to meet medical needs, and this book provides an overview of these technologies and their integration. It shows how nanotechnology can increase the clinical efficiency of prosthesis or artificial tissues made by bioprinting or biofabrication. Students and professionals will receive a balanced assessment of relevant technology with theoretical foundation, while still learning about the newest printing techniques.

Preface Part I: Basic Principles: Chapter 1: Nanotechnology: A toolkit for cell behaviour Chapter 2: 3D Bioprinting and nanomanufacturing Chapter 3: 3D Bioprinting techniques Chapter 4: The Power of CAD/CAM Laser Bioprinting at the Single Cell Level: Evolution of Printing Chapter 5: Engineering 2D and 3D cellular microenvironments using laser direct-write

Subject Areas: Biotechnology [TCB], Biomedical engineering [MQW]