A multidisciplinary approach that elucidates contrasting requirements of materials in their interfaces with the biological environment

Biomaterials can generally be produced either in nature or synthesized in the laboratory using a variety of chemical approaches utilizing metallic components or ceramics. They are used every day in dental applications, surgery, and drug delivery in which they perform, augment, or replace a natural function. Taking into account the complex interactions that occur at the interface when a synthetic material is inserted into a living system, Biosurfaces: A Materials Science and Engineering Perspective aims to gear students, scientists, researchers and other experts in the field with the tools to design effective biomaterials.

Building upon the real-life applications, Biosurfaces: A Materials Science and Engineering Perspective features:

+A bird's eye overview of the critical requirements of materials, followed by a description of the fundamental mechanisms of protein adsorption, platelet and cell-adhesion

+Case studies on mechanical properties and laser engineering of surfaces that fulfill the critical requirements in constructing successful implants are included 

+Discussion of the concept of non-wetting, required especially for anti-biofouling surfaces, via super-hydrophobicity

+Views on the social, ethical, and future issues associated with biomaterials design and implementation

Ideal as a graduate textbook, this monograph provides a multidisciplinary approach to the paradigm of biosurfaces and biomaterials through experts working in the arena of interfacing materials with bio-engineering. It is also an invaluable tool for the fields of biomedical engineering, biology, mechanical device design, and medical sciences.

Kantesh Balani, PhD, is an Associate Professor, in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. He has presented over 50 lectures in the international conferences and has over 65 publications in the peer-reviewed international journals. His accolades include the 2013 P.K. Kelkar Research Fellowship.

Arvind Agarwal, PhD, is Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Florida, USA.   He has authored more than 200 publications, edited 7 books, and co-authored 1 book in the area of coatings and nano-biomaterials. His accolades include Fellowship of ASM International.

Vivek Verma, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. He is a recipient of the prestigious American Academy of Mechanics Founder's prize and grant for the year 2005-06 and Shri Ram Arora Award 2011.

Roger Narayan, PhD, is Professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina (UNC) and North Carolina State University (NCSU). He is an author of over 100 publications as well as several book chapters related to biomedical materials. His accolades include the UNC Jefferson-Pilot Fellowship in Academic Medicine.