Manufactured Materials

The Future Internet: Future Internet Assembly 2011: Achievements and Technological Promises

by Henning Müller, Federico Alvarez, Volkmar Lotz, Hans Schaffers, Man-Sze Li, Srdjan Krco, Petros Daras, Frances Cleary, Dave Lambert, Theodore Zahariadis, Anastasius Gavras, Alex Galis, John Domingue, Burkhard Stiller, Stamatis Karnouskos, Susanna Avessta, Michael Nilsson

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Irrespective of whether we use economic or societal metrics, the Internet is one of the most important technical infrastructures in existence today. It will be a catalyst for much of our innovation and prosperity in the future. A competitive Europe will require Internet connecti…

Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Nanotechnology

by Smith, Emma, Lead, Jamie R.

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An increased understanding of the environmental and human health impacts of engineered nanoparticles is essential for the responsible development of nanotechnology and appropriate evidence-based policy and guidelines for risk assessment. Presenting the latest advances in the fie…

Poorly made in China: an insider's account of the China production game

by Midler, Paul

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An insider reveals what can--and does--go wrong when companies shift production to China In this entertaining behind-the-scenes account, Paul Midler tells us all that is wrong with our effort to shift manufacturing to China. Now updated and expanded, Poorly Made in China reveals…

Nanomaterial interfaces in biology: methods and protocols

fromMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

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The intersection of nanotechnology with biology has given rise to numerous ideas for new ways to use nanotechnology for biological applications. Nanomaterials possess unique size- and material-dependent properties which make them attractive for improving regular biomedical field…

Polymeric materials with antimicrobial activity: from synthesis to applications

fromRSC polymer chemistry series

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Antimicrobial polymers are materials that prevent microorganism growth and are needed for many everyday applications from food packaging and water treatment to medicine and healthcare. This new book covers different areas of antimicrobial materials based on polymers including ch…

Functional molecular gels

by Escuder, Beatriu, Miravet, Juan F.

fromRSC Soft Matter Series

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There is much recent interest in the field of molecular gels because of their potential use in many different applications including biomedicine and electronic materials. Functional Molecular Gels details the latest research on molecular gels from the fundamentals of molecular g…

Functional molecular gels

by Butt, Hans-Jürgen, Escuder, Beatriu, Miravet, Juan F.

fromRSC Soft Matter Series

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There is much recent interest in the field of molecular gels because of their potential use in many different applications including biomedicine and electronic materials. Functional Molecular Gels details the latest research on molecular gels from the fundamentals of molecular g…

Biotechnology in Biopolymers: Developments, Applications & Challenging Areas

by Tiwari, Atul, Smithers Rapra (Firm), Srivastava, Ravi B.

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This comprehensive book provides up-to-date information on developments in the field of biopolymers. Each chapter details methods and techniques of synthesis and characterisation, degradation of materials and industrial applications as well as current trends and future challenge…

Electrospinning for Advanced Biomedical Applications and Therapies

by Neves, Nuno M., Neves, Nuno M.

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The main focus of this book is on the development of electrospun membranes for advanced biomedical technologies including tissue engineering and drug delivery devices. Serving as a reference book for the beginner this book also provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges to …

Inter-laboratory study on electrochemical methods for the characterisation of CoCrMo biomedical alloys in sim…

by Munoz, A. Igual, Mischler, S.

fromEuropean Federation of Corrosion Publications, 61

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This publication reports the results of an inter-laboratory investigation evaluating the reproducibility of electrochemical test protocols commonly used in research assessing the corrosion behaviour of biomedical CoCrMo alloys used for artificial joints.

Update on Polymers for Pulmonary Drug Delivery

by Smyth, Hugh D. C., El-Sherbiny, Ibrahim, McConville, Jason Thomas

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Pulmonary drug delivery has been a rapidly expanding field, moving from the traditional propellant based metered dose inhaler delivery of small asthma drugs, to a broader landscape of new devices and novel drugs for local and systemic delivery. The field has greatly expanded yet…

Biologically-responsive hybrid biomaterials: a reference for material scientists and bioengine…

by Khademhosseini, Ali, Jabbari, E., (Esmaiel)

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Conjugation of synthetic materials with cell-responsive biologically-active molecules, in addition to providing structural support and release of biomolecules in the regenerating region, can provide the signaling factors required to initiate the cascade of cell migration, adhesi…

Innovative brain tumor therapy: nanoparticle-based theapeutic strategies

by Caruso, Gerardo, Caffo, Maria, Merlo, Lucia

fromWoodhead Publishing Series in Biomedicine

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Despite recent advances, therapeutic efforts have not been successful establishing a definitive strategy of treatment for brain gliomas, because of the presence of the blood-brain barrier. Innovative Brain Tumor Therapy presents a synopsis of the studies on nanoparticles as idea…

Micromanufacturing engineering and technology

by Qin, Yi

fromMicro & nano technologies

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This book covers the major topics of micro-manufacturing, covering theory and manufacturing processes, as well as focusing on a range of practical aspects of micro-manufacturing engineering and utilization by covering: materials, tools and equipment, manufacturing system issues,…