(Department) Biomedical Engineering (Division) Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
(Level and Major) Graduate
Course Title Nanobiomaterials & Biological Applications
Number of Credits 3 Prerequisite
Aims:
Introduce the fundamental concepts and knowledge of nanotechnology and its potential in the development of new biomaterials for tissue engineering applications.
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Introduction:
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Introduction to Nanotechnology
- Nano scale
- Inspired by nature
- Examples of the benefits and applications of nano
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Fundamental knowledge of nanotechnology:
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Nano Structure Synthesis & Biological Applications:
-Nano Structured Surfaces
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Analytical methods of the nanostructures properties
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Ethics and potential hazards of the use of nanostructures in living tissues
Biocompatibility of nano structure materials
References:
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An introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, edited by Alain Nouailhat, (2010) John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Bionanotechnology: Lessons from Nature. edited by David S. Goodsell, (2004) Hoboken: Wiley-Liss, Inc
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Self-assembly and nanotechnology: a force balance approach. Author, Yoon Seob Lee. Edition, (2008) John Wiley & Sons
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An Introduction to Electrospinning And Nanofiber، edited by Seeram Ramakrishna, (2004) World Scientific Publishing Company
Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering: The Scaffol, edited by Cato T. Laurencin, Lakshmi S. Nair, (2008) CRC Press