Contents
Cover
Title page
Copyright page
Preface
Part 1: Functional Coatings and Adhesives
Chapter 1: Bio-inspired Coatings and Adhesives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Interfacial Biochemistry of a Mussel Adhesive
1.3 Tough Coating Proteins in the Mussel Thread
1.4 Mussel-inspired Coatings and Adhesives
1.5 Conclusions and Future Research Avenues for Bio-inspired Adhesives and Coatings
References
Chapter 2: Advancement of Surface by Applying a Seemingly Simple Sol–gel Oxide Materials
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Are Simple Sol–gel Oxides Only Simple Materials?
2.3 Hybrid Coating Materials
2.4 Functionalized Oxide Coatings
2.5 Coatings for Cells
2.6 Sol–gel Materials as Interface Materials
2.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3: Femtosecond Laser Texturing of Bio-based Polymer Films for Surface Functionalization
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Naturally Derived Biomaterials
3.3 Surface Modification Features
3.4 Mechanisms of Laser–tissue Interaction
3.5 Laser-based Methods for Surface Treatment of Biomaterials
3.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4: Engineered Electromagnetic Surfaces and Their Applications
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Impedance Boundary Condition
4.3 Metasurfaces Based on Metallic Strips
4.4 Metasurfaces Based on Circular Inclusions
4.5 Metasurfaces Based on Crossed Dipoles
References
Chapter 5: Structural and Hydroxyapatite-like Surface Functionalization of Advanced Biomimetic Prototype Interface for RA Endoprostheses to Enhance Osteoconduction and Osteointegration
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Biomimetic Multi-spiked Connecting Scaffold Prototype – The Promising Breakthrough in Bone-implant Advanced Interfacing in Joint Resurfacing Endoprostheses Fixation Technique
5.3 Bioengineering Design of the MSC-scaffold Prototype, Its Additive Manufacturing and Post-SLM_processing of Bone Contacting Surfaces
5.4 Structural Pro-osteoconduction Functionalization of the MSC-scaffold Interfacing System for Biomimetic Entirely Cementless RA Endoprostheses
5.5 Hydroxyapatite-like Functionalization of Bone Contacting Surfaces of the MSC-scaffold to Enhance Osteointegration
5.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Part 2: Engineering of Nanosurfaces
Chapter 6: Biosynthesis of Metal Nanoparticles and Graphene
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Microorganisms
6.3 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Fruit Extract
6.4 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract
6.5 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Honey
6.6 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Animal Tissue
6.7 Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanoparticles from Plant, Fruit Extract and Honey
6.8 Biosynthesis of Other Nanoparticles
6.9 Biosynthesis of Graphene
6.10 Applications of Metal Nanoparticles and Graphene
6.11 Future Trends and Prospects
6.12 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 7: Surface Modifiers for the Generation of Advanced Nanomaterials
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Most Commonly Used NMs and Their Possible Surface Chemistry
7.3 Parameters Influencing NP Functionalization
7.4 Modification Strategies
7.5 The Potential Problems During NPs Modifications
7.6 Surface Modifiers
7.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 8: Nanoassisted Functional Modulation of Enzymes: Concept and Applications
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Enzyme Modifying Nanomaterials
8.3 Regulations of Enzyme Properties by Several Nanomaterials
8.4 Conclusions
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 9: Electrospun Fibers Based on Biopolymers
9.1 Electrospinning: Background and Set-up
9.2 Biopolymers
9.3 Electrospinning of Biopolymer Nanofibers
9.4 Electrospun Fibers Based on Biopolymers Blends
9.5 Bionanocomposites Electrospun Fibers
9.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 10: Nanostructured Materials as Biosensor Transducers: Achievements and Future Developments
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Biosensors According to the Main Principles of Their Classification
10.3 Ion-selective Field Effect Transistors-based Biosensors: Origins and Perspective Development
10.4 Optical Biosensors
Acknowledgments
References
Part 3: High-Tech Surface, Characterisation, and New Applications
Chapter 11: Optical Emission Spectroscopy Investigation of Direct Current Micro-plasma for Carbon Structures Growth
11.1 Theoretical Background of Optical Emission Spectroscopy in Plasma Diagnosis
11.2 Direct Current Micro-plasma Experimental Investigation for Carbon Structures
11.3 Optical Emission Spectroscopy Results
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 12: Advanced Titanium Surfaces and Its Alloys for Orthopedic and Dental Applications Based on Digital SEM Imaging Analysis
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Titanium Implants Basic Concepts
12.3 Automated Nanostructures Image Analysis-based Morphology
12.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13: Deep-blue Organic Light-emitting Diodes: From Fluorophores to Phosphors for High-efficiency Devices
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Fluorescent Emitters
13.3 Phosphorescent Emitters
13.4 Future Perspectives and Ongoing Challenges
References
Chapter 14: Plasma–material Interactions Problems and Dust Creation and Re-suspension in Case of Accidents in Nuclear Fusion Plants: A New Challenge for Reactors like ITER and DEMO
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Materials for Nuclear Fusion Plants
14.3 Radioactive Dust in Nuclear Fusion Plants: Security Problems in Case of Re-suspension
14.4 Conclusion
References
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List of Tables
Chapter 1
Table 1.1: Designed DOPA-containing peptides.
Chapter 3
Table 3.1: Different types of collagen and its distribution in tissue.
Table 3.2: Classification of different types of lasers in relation to their medical applications.
Table 3.3: Ionization energies of amino acids.
Table 3.4: Various fabrication methods for scaffold design [33].
Table 3.5: Summary of the influence of microscale topographies on fibroblasts cell adhesion and morphology.
Chapter 5
Table 5.1: Results of bone intertrabecular porosity measurements.
Table 5.2: Types of calcium phosphates.
Table 5.3: Example test results with the use of energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) method of chemical composition of layers achieved with the use of electrochemical cathodic deposition.
Table 5.4: Percentage of trabeculae in the interspike space of the explanted bone–implant specimens with nonmodified and Ca-P modified MSC-scaffold prototype.
Chapter 6
Table 6.1: Nanoparticle size range.
Table 6.2: Some of the amazing properties of graphene.
Table 6.3: The synthesis and applications of nanoparticles using various microorganisms.
Table 6.4: Some examples of biosynthesis of nanoparticles using plant and fruit extract.
Table 6.5: The representative list of plants and extract of parts used for reduction of graphene oxide (GO) to produce graphene biogenically.
Chapter 7
Table 7.1: Summary of NMs with possible surface chemistry and some modifiers with biological origin.
Table 7.2: The number of different oligomers,
N
, that can be created by all possible combinations of a given oligomer size, n. Calculations are based on 4 nucleotides, 20 common amino acids, and 10 common mammalian monosaccharides that can adopt only a-pyranoside or b-pyranoside conformations.
Chapter 8
Table 8.1: Methods and some examples of preparing enzyme hybrid nanomaterials [88].
Table 8.2: Structural studies of protein immobilized onto carbon nanotubes.
Table 8.3: Enzymes immobilized on magnetic nanoparticles and their effect.
Table 8.4: Enzyme–nanoparticle conjugates synthesized in the past and their consequence on enzyme activity.
Table 8.5: Summary of literature on proteins subjected to conformational changes upon interaction with nanoparticle surfaces.
Chapter 9
Table 9.1: Main electrospinning parameters and their influence over fiber morphology.
Table 9.2: Mechanical properties of electrospun PCL non-woven mats.
Table 9.3: Electrospinning conditions for PLA, PHB, and PLA–PHB (50:50) blend and their average fiber diameters.
Chapter 10
Table 10.1: The comparison of the sensitivity of the standard analytical techniques and the proposed immune biosensor as new approach for the patulin determination.
Table 10.2: Comparison the results of
S. typhimurium
detection in the solution obtained by optical and electrochemical (IsFET-based) immune biosensors.
Table 10.3: The comparison of the sensitivity of mycotoxin analysis by different types of the immune biosensors.
Table 10.4: Comparison of results obtained by immune biosensors, ELISA, RID, and PCR methods in the case of biochemical diagnosis of RBL.
Chapter 11
Table 11.1: Conditions for the deposition of carbon structures.
Chapter 12
Table 12.1: The colors of the oxide films formed at different anodizing voltages in two different anodizing solutions [Applied Surface Science 256 (2010) 5849–5855].
Table 12.2: Chemical composition of simulated physiological solutions.
Chapter 14
Table 14.1: Composition and results of the screening oxidation tests with different tungsten-based alloys at 1073 K for 3 h.
Table 14.2: Summary of operating parameters for fusion, fission, and spallation facilities.
Table 14.3: Austenitic stainless steels: spallation, fusion, and Generation IV fission applications.
Table 14.4: Ferritic/martensitic steels: fusion and Generation IV fission applications [77].
Table 14.5: Typical nominal compositions of commercial and experimental steels (wt %) [78].
Table 14.6:
k–ε
Model constants.
Table 14.7: Estimating simulation time.