Intelligent Surfaces in Biotechnology (ePub)

A comprehensive overview of smart and responsive surfaces in
biotechnology and their applications



A wave of recent advances in cell biology, biophysics,
chemistry, and materials science has enabled the development of a
new generation of smart biomaterials. Intelligent Surfaces in
Biotechnology: Scientific and Engineering Concepts, Enabling
Technologies, and Translation to Bio-Oriented Applications provides
readers with a comprehensive overview of surface modifications and
their applications, including coverage of the physico-chemical
properties, characterization methods, smart coating technologies,
and demonstration of performance in vitro and in vivo.

The first part of the book covers applications in the fields of
biosensing and biodiagnostics, while the second part focuses more
on coatings for medical devices, drug delivery, and tailored
cell-surface interactions. The book explores intelligent surface
applications such as tissue engineering, drug targeting and
delivery, wound healing and anti-infection strategies, biosensors,
nanopatterning, and bioinspired design of novel responsive
materials and multifunctional surfaces.

Designed to aid scientists and engineers in understanding the
rapidly developing field of biofunctional surfaces, Intelligent
Surfaces in Biotechnology is an edited volume with each chapter
written by a respected expert and featuring examples taken from the
most state-of-the-art developments in the discipline.

Cover Image: Design concept for a diagnostic microfluidic system
based on responsive polymer- and antibody-conjugated nanobeads (see
Chapter 2 of this book, Figure 2.5; reproduced by permission from
the Royal Society of Chemistry).