Main description:

This book provides detailed information on the surface and surface chemistry of various biointerfaces for the understanding and development of biosensors, biocompatible devices, and drug delivery systems. It highlights the role of interfacial phenomena towards the behaviour of biomolecules on different surfaces and their significance in recent applications. The book also addresses various surface engineering techniques for the modification of biomaterials that are implemented for improving biocompatibility. It provides an updated scientific concept of various interactions of biological systems with surfaces/modified surfaces at the molecular and cellular level. The chapters include various in-vitro, in-vivo, ex-vivo models to illustrate various aspects of Biointerface Engineering. Finally, the book elucidates troubleshooting strategies and future prospects of Biointerface Engineering in Medical Diagnostics and Drug Delivery.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Characterization procedures of interfaces.- Chapter 1.1. Introduction to Biointerface engineering.- Chapter 1.2.Techniques for study and characterization of interfaces- Chapter 1.3. Interfacial Rheology.- Chapter 2. Modification strategies of biointerfaces-. Chapter 2.1. Methods for modification and functionalization of surfaces.- Chapter 2.2. Bioinspired Interfaces and Nanomaterials.- Chapter 2.3. Engineering nanomaterials for bio-interfacing.- Chapter 2.4. Biomaterials and surface modification strategies.- Chapter 2.5. Nanbiomaterials based on engineered surfaces.- Chapter 3. Practical importance of engineered biointerfaces.- Chapter 3.1. Applications of surface engineering towards superhydrophobicity, hydrophilicity, anti-adhesion, adhesion and biocompatibility.- Chapter 3.2. Nanobiosensors strategies based on surface modifications. - Chapter 3.3. Self-assembled monolayers in biosensors. - Chapter 3.4. Surface engineering in drug delivery. - Chapter 3.5. Engineered polymers as drug delivery vehicles.- Chapter 3.6. Engineered nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery.- Chapter 3.7. Future perspective of surface engineering in human health care.