Polymer Processing for Biomedical Purposes
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 January 2020) | Viewed by 4474
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Interests: mechanical design; biomedical engineering; mechanical engineering; biomechanical engineering; CAD; machine tools; manufacturing engineering; manufacturing systems; machining; manufacturing process mechanics; mechanical processes; additive manufacturing; industrial engineering; artificial neural networks
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Dear Colleagues,
As the size of the aging population around the world grows, new challenges need to be faced not only to boost quality of life but also to reduce medical expenses. Indeed, the demand for more efficient and effective healthcare products has increased. Despite the considerable technological developments in this field, though, synergies between technological and healthcare fields should be reinforced to obtain adequate and competent solutions.
This Special Issue mainly focuses on explaining and showing collaborations and knowledge exchange between the medical and technological sectors in order to find better solutions for the healthcare sector. A strong network of experts would help in establishing channels of communications and knowledge about medical devices specifically in the fields of design, prototyping, manufacturing technologies, and biomaterials, with special attention to polymeric materials. Therefore, a complete range of the medical challenges should be covered and studied by experts in biomaterials, manufacturing technologies, biofabrication and applications.
Several new technologies, such as additive manufacturing (AM), laser processes, and ultrasound molding, among others, allow rapid and efficient production of custom-designed parts for medical purposes. However, optimization of the design and fabrication parameters are usually required to insure desirable manufacturing results. This Special Issue will present the polymer process experiences of various researchers.
Prof. Joaquim Ciurana
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Polymeric materials
- Scaffolds
- Medical device
- Medical implant
- Medical prosthesis
- Manufacturing processes
- Material processes
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