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Preface xxv Part I: Fundamentals, Processing and Design 1 1 Introduction to Resorbable Composites for Implants and Fixation Devices 3 2 Synthesis, Processing, and Characterization of the Resorbable Composites 49 3 Optimization, Modeling, and Design Conditions for 3D-Printed Implants and Fixation Devices 97 4 Functions and Potential Applications of Biofluids as Natural Products 119 5 Design and Mechanical Strength Considerations in Orthopedic Implants: Advancements and Challenges 157 Part II: Implants and Fixation Devices 175 6 Advanced 3D Printed Drug-Eluting Resorbable Implants and Fixation Devices 177 7 Hydrogels and Scaffold Fabrication and Optimization 201 8 Resorbable Composites for Bone Grafting and Fixation Applications 227 9 3D-Printing of Implants and Fixation Devices 253 10 Advanced Scaffolding for Bone Regeneration: Role of Hybridization 287 Part III: Studies and Challenges 329 11 Degradation Studies of Resorbable Composites 331 12 Biological Characterization and Testing of Resorbable Composites 355 13 Tribological Studies of the Bioimplants and Fixation Devices 381 14 Surface Coating and Clinical Translational Studies on Resorbable Composites for Implants 415 15 Challenges and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Developing Implants and Fixation Devices 449 References 479 |
Arbind Prasad, PhD is an Assistant Professor and the Head of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Science, Technology, and Technical Education, Katihar Engineering College, Bihar, India. He has four granted patents and has published more than 20 international journal papers, 17 books, 45 book chapters, and 15 international conference papers. His main areas of research include resorbable polymers, recycling of biodegradable polymers, waste processing, implant biomaterials, materials processing, and bioenergy generation.