Rapid Prototyping of Biomaterials

Dr. Roger Narayan is a Professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University. He is an author of more than 100 publications as well as several book chapters on nanostructured biomedical materials. Dr. Narayan has received several honors for his research activities, including the NCSU Alcoa Foundation Engineering Research Achievement Award, the NCSU Sigma Xi Faculty Research Award, the University of North Carolina Jefferson-Pilot Fellowship in Academic Medicine, the University of North Carolina Junior Faculty Development Award, the National Science Faculty Early Career Development Award, the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, and the American Ceramic Society Richard M. Fulrath Award. He has been elected as Fellow of the American Ceramic Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering, and ASM International.

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Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to rapid prototyping of biomaterials

Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definition of rapid prototyping (RP) systems
1.3 Basic process
1.4 Conventional RP systems and classification
1.5 RP of biomaterials
1.6 Conclusion and future trends
1.7 Sources of further information and advice


Chapter 2: Freeform fabrication of nanobiomaterials using 3D printing

Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Laser-based solid freeform fabrication (SFF) techniques
2.3 Droplet-based SFF techniques
2.4 Nozzle-based SFF techniques
2.5 Extrusion freeforming of biomaterials scaffold
2.6 Dry powder printing
2.7 Conclusion


Chapter 3: Rapid prototyping techniques for the fabrication of biosensors

Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Rapid prototyping (RP) of microfluidic systems
3.3 Functionalization
3.4 Biomaterials compatibility
3.5 Conclusion and future trends
3.6 Sources of further information and advice


Chapter 4: Rapid prototyping technologies for tissue regeneration

Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Rapid prototyping (RP) technologies in tissue regeneration
4.3 Laser-assisted techniques
4.4 Extrusion-based techniques
4.5 Inkjet printing (IP)
4.6 Conclusion


Chapter 5: Rapid prototyping of complex tissues with laser assisted bioprinting (LAB)

Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Rationale for using laser assisted bioprinting (LAB) in tissue engineering
5.3 Terms of reference for LAB
5.4 LAB parameters for cell printing
5.5 High resolution and high throughput needs and limits
5.6 Applications of LAB
5.7 Conclusion
5.8 Acknowledgements


Chapter 6: Scaffolding hydrogels for rapid prototyping based tissue engineering

Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Biomaterials in tissue engineering
6.3 Review of commonly used hydrogel-forming scaffolding biomaterials
6.4 Applications of scaffolding hydrogels
6.5 Conclusion


Chapter 7: Bioprinting for constructing microvascular systems for organs

Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Biomimetic model for microvasculature printing
7.3 The bio-blueprint for microvasculature printing
7.4 Microvasculature printing strategies
7.5 Microvasculature post-printing stage
7.6 Future trends
7.7 Acknowledgements


Chapter 8: Feasibility of 3D scaffolds for organs

Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Overview of organ fabrication
8.3 The right place: physical properties of the scaffold
8.4 The right time: temporal expectations on the scaffold
8.5 The right biomaterials: scaffold fabrication effects on non-scaffold components
8.6 The right characteristics: material types
8.7 The right process: biofabrication
8.8 Conclusion
8.9 Sources of further information and advice


Chapter 9: 3-D organ printing technologies for tissue engineering applications

Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Three-dimensional printing methods for organ printing
9.3 From medical imaging to organ printing
9.4 Applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
9.5 Future trends
9.6 Conclusion


Chapter 10: Rapid prototyping technology for bone regeneration

Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Bone: properties, structure, and modeling
10.3 Engineering of bone tissue
10.4 Conventional scaffolds for bone regeneration
10.5 Cell printing technology for bone regeneration
10.6 Future trends
10.7 Conclusion
10.8 Acknowledgement


Chapter 11: Additive manufacturing of a prosthetic limb

Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The aim in designing a prosthetic limb
11.3 A biomimetic approach to design
11.4 Integrating functionality
11.5 A ‘greener’ approach to design
11.6 Tactile dividends of additively manufactured parts
11.7 Vast design flexibility
11.8 Conclusion


Index