Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials: Technologies, Processing and Applications

Samyal, Rahul; Mishra, Radha Raman; Zafar, Sunny

"This book offers a comprehensive overview of microwave energy in the processing of biomaterials, highlighting its advantages over conventional methods such as rapid and uniform heating, energy efficiency, enhanced material properties, and sustainability. Covering a broad spectrum of applications, it introduces microwave-assisted sintering, casting, curing, extrusion, and drug delivery, with insights into their role in advancing biomedical technologies.
The chapters explore cutting-edge developments including additive manufacturing combined with microwave sintering for patient-specific implants, microwave casting of titanium alloys for dental applications, polymer-based scaffolds for regenerative medicine, and hybrid composites with superior wear resistance. Emerging applications such as microwave-assisted drug delivery, nanocarrier synthesis, and energy-efficient coatings are also discussed.
With contributions from leading experts, this book highlights current challenges, opportunities, and future directions in microwave-assisted processing of biomaterials. It serves as a valuable reference for researchers, academicians, and professionals in biomedical engineering, biomaterials, materials science, and medical device development, offering insights into sustainable innovations shaping next-generation healthcare."

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2026-04-17

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789819540044

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-4005-1

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 201