Biomimetic biomaterials

Download or read book Biomimetic biomaterials written by E. Mázl Chánová and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter outlines the role of surface modifications for biomaterials used in tissue engineering, and reviews approaches to creating biomimetic coatings on several types of biomaterial. In the first section, the principles used in preparing non-fouling surfaces with minimized non-specific interactions with proteins are discussed, followed by the creation of biomimetic structures which promote controlled cell-surface interactions. The following sections go on to provide examples of key methods used in relation to specific materials, including polymers, metals and ceramics. Finally, methods for the characterization of coating efficiency are reviewed.