Biomedical Applications of Perovskites: The Era of Bio-Piezoelectric Systems
Abstract
Biomedical Applications of Perovskites: The Era of Bio-Piezoelectric Systems focuses on recent developments in the area of piezoelectric systems and their biomedical applications. A compilation of 19 edited chapters covers different piezoelectric materials, device designs, and their use cases. Readers will be familiarized with the many perovskite materials being used in research and development as well as the role they play in designing novel medical devices and biomaterials.
Key Features
- systematically explains the piezoelectric perovskite materials starting from their introduction, their structure and synthesis techniques
- explains the key materials used in devices such as pacemakers and nanogenerators
- highlights a range of applications including bone regeneration and growth, bone replacement, tissue engineering, dental science, neurotrauma and neurodegenerative disease treatment and bionic prosthesis
- discusses future challenges and the roadmap for piezoelectric perovskite materials
- Presents scientific references for advanced reading
