Medical Textiles from Natural Resources

Medical Textiles from Natural Resources provides an overview of the fundamentals, production methods, processing techniques, characterization techniques, properties, and applications of medical textile materials from natural resources. It emphasizes the importance of biological compatibility, biological degradability, permeability, and nontoxicity in these materials, as they come in close contact with the human body. The book covers a wide range of medical applications, including single suture and wound dressings, implants, and tissue scaffolds, and offers a systematic review of the manufacture, properties, and applications of technical textiles for medical use.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 934 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Medical textiles derived from natural resources encompass a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the core principles, manufacturing processes, processing techniques, characterization methods, properties, and diverse applications of these materials. These textiles hold immense value in the medical and healthcare sectors, primarily due to their inherent technical and functional characteristics, which often revolve around hygiene. Given that medical textile products maintain intimate contact with the human body, it is crucial for the fibers used to possess specific qualities, including biological compatibility, biological degradability, permeability, and non-toxicity. These properties are exclusively found in materials sourced from natural renewable sources.

This book serves as a valuable resource, offering the most recent insights into a wide array of medical applications. It encompasses a comprehensive review of the manufacturing processes, properties, and applications of technical textiles specifically designed for medical use. From single sutures and wound dressings to implants and tissue scaffolds, the book provides a thorough examination of these innovative materials and their transformative impact on healthcare.

By delving into the intricate details of medical textiles from natural resources, this text aims to empower professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts in the medical field with the knowledge and tools necessary to advance the development and utilization of these materials for improved patient care and outcomes.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323904797