Emerging Research Trends in Medical Textiles

• Main Authors: Gokarneshan, N. (Author), Anitha Rachel, D. (Author), Rajendran, V. (Author), Lavanya, B. (Author), Ghoshal, Arundhathi (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Textile Science and Clothing Technology,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Textile industry.; Nanochemistry.; Industrial engineering.; Production engineering.; Biomedical engineering.; Biomaterials.; Materials science.; Textile Engineering.; Biomedical Engineering.; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.; Industrial and Production Engineering.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the significant researches reported during the recent years in the field of medical textiles. It also highlights the use of new types of fibres in developing medical textile products and their promising role in the respective areas of application. Conside...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Wound Dressings from Nano Fibre Matrix of Calcium Alginate/PVA Blend
• Membrane Coated Cotton Wound Dressings
• PLA Knitted Scaffold
• Non Woven Scaffolds for Improved Cell Growth
• Phosphorylated Cotton Chronic Wound Dressing
• New Orthopaedic Support Material
• Studies on PET Implants for Long Term Durability
• Ammonia Plasma Treatment of Viscose Wound Dressings
• Tencel /Gelatin Composite Wound Dressing
• Smart Shape Memory Fabric – Biological Evaluation
• Textile Heart Valve Prosthesis – Influence of Fabric Parameters on Durability.