Electrospinning is most commonly associated with textile manufacturing. However recent research and development has proved that the technology can be used to create organ components and repair damaged tissues. This novel approach to tissue repair and regeneration is being widely employed within the biomaterials sector, as it produces nanofibres which create the correct physical environment to promote cell migration and new tissue formation. The first part of the book provides an introduction to the field with information on chemistry, process control and regulator issues. A second group of chapters discuss electrospinning for organ regeneration such as skin and bone tissue regeneration. A final group of chapters analyse electrospinning for other tissue regeneration such as stem cell and wound healing applications.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction; Polymer chemistry; Process control; Regulatory issues. Part 2 Electrospinning for organ tissue regeneration: Blood vessel tissue regeneration; Cartilage tissue regeneration; Nerve tissue regeneration; Muscle tissue regeneration; Skin tissue regeneration; Bladder tissue regeneration; Renal tissue regeneration; Cardiac tissue regeneration; Pancreactic tissue regeneration; Liver tissue regeneration; Tendon tissue regeneration; Bone tissue regeneration. Part 3 Electrospinning for other tissue regeneration: Interface region (tendon/bone) applications; Stem cell regeneration; Wound healing applications; Bicomponent Electrospinning; Dental restoration.

About the Author

Dr. Lucy A. Bosworth and Professor Sandra Downes both work in the Materials Science Centre at The University of Manchester, UK and are widely renowned for their research into biomaterials, tissue engineering and electrospinning.