Preface xvii
Part 1 Functional Coatings and Adhesives
1 Bio-inspired Coatings and Adhesives 3
Saurabh Das and B. Kollbe Ahn
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 The Interfacial Biochemistry of a Mussel Adhesive 4
1.3 Tough Coating Proteins in the Mussel Thread 12
1.4 Mussel-inspired Coatings and Adhesives 15
1.5 Conclusions and Future Research Avenues for Bio-inspired Adhesives and Coatings 25
References 26
2 Advancement of Surface by Applying a Seemingly Simple Sol-gel Oxide Materials 33
Justyna Krzak, Beata Borak, Anna ?ukowiak, Anna Donesz-Sikorska, Bartosz Babiarczuk, Krzysztof Marycz and Anna Szczurek
2.1 Introduction 33
2.2 Are Simple Sol-gel Oxides Only Simple Materials? 35
2.3 Hybrid Coating Materials 55
2.4 Functionalized Oxide Coatings 62
2.5 Coatings for Cells 70
2.6 Sol-gel Materials as Interface Materials 75
2.7 Conclusions 81
References 83
3 Femtosecond Laser Texturing of Bio-based Polymer Films for Surface Functionalization 97
A. Daskalova
3.1 Introduction 98
3.2 Naturally Derived Biomaterials 100
3.3 Surface Modification Features 102
3.4 Mechanisms of Laser-tissue Interaction 104
3.5 Laser-based Methods for Surface Treatment of Biomaterials 113
3.6 Conclusion 134
Acknowledgments 135
References 135
4 Engineered Electromagnetic Surfaces and Their Applications 141
Mirko Barbuto, Filiberto Bilotti, Alessio Monti, Davide Ramaccia and Alessandro Toscano
4.1 Introduction 142
4.2 Impedance Boundary Condition 143
4.3 Metasurfaces Based on Metallic Strips 145
4.4 Metasurfaces Based on Circular Inclusions 155
4.5 Metasurfaces Based on Crossed Dipoles 163
References 169
5 Structural and Hydroxyapatite-like Surface Functionalization of Advanced Biomimetic Prototype Interface for RA Endoprostheses to Enhance Osteoconduction and Osteointegration 175
Ryszard Uklejewski, Piotr Rogala and Mariusz Winiecki
5.1 Introduction 176
5.2 Biomimetic Multi-spiked Connecting Scaffold Prototype - The Promising Breakthrough in Bone-implant Advanced Interfacing in Joint Resurfacing Endoprostheses Fixation Technique 180
5.3 Bioengineering Design of the MSC-scaffold Prototype, Its Additive Manufacturing and Post-SLM_processing of Bone Contacting Surfaces 183
5.4 Structural Pro-osteoconduction Functionalization of the MSC-scaffold Interfacing System for Biomimetic Entirely Cementless RA Endoprostheses 208
5.5 Hydroxyapatite-like Functionalization of Bone Contacting Surfaces of the MSC-scaffold to Enhance Osteointegration 220
5.6 Conclusions 229
Acknowledgments 232
References 232
Part 2 Engineering of Nanosurfaces
6 Biosynthesis of Metal Nanoparticles and Graphene 243
Ujjal Kumar Sur
6.1 Introduction 244
6.2 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Microorganisms 257
6.3 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Fruit Extract 263
6.4 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract 265
6.5 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Honey 273
6.6 Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Animal Tissue 273
6.7 Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanoparticles from Plant, Fruit Extract and Honey 274
6.8 Biosynthesis of Other Nanoparticles 276
6.9 Biosynthesis of Graphene 279
6.10 Applications of Metal Nanoparticles and Graphene 283
6.11 Future Trends and Prospects 286
6.12 Conclusions 287
Acknowledgements 288
References 289
7 Surface Modifiers for the Generation of Advanced Nanomaterials 297
P?nar Akku? Sut, Melike Belenli, Özlem ?en, Melis Emanet, Mine Altunbek and Mustafa Çulha
7.1 Introduction 297
7.2 Most Commonly Used NMs and Their Possible Surface Chemistry 298
7.3 Parameters Influencing NP Functionalization 298
7.4 Modification Strategies 304
7.5 The Potential Problems During NPs Modifications 316
7.6 Surface Modifiers 317
7.7 Conclusions 334
References 335
8 Nanoassisted Functional Modulation of Enzymes: Concept and Applications 349
Arka Mukhopadhyay and Hirak K. Patra
8.1 Introduction 349
8.2 Enzyme Modifying Nanomaterials 352
8.3 Regulations of Enzyme Properties by Several Nanomaterials 365
8.4 Conclusions 376
Abbreviations 376
References 377
9 Electrospun Fibers Based on Biopolymers 385
Alicia Mujica-Garcia, Agueda Sonseca, Marina P. Arrieta, Maysa Yusef, Daniel Lopez, Enrique Gimenez, Jose M. Kenny and Laura Peponi
9.1 Electrospinning: Background and Set-up 386
9.2 Biopolymers 393
9.3 Electrospinning of Biopolymer Nanofibers 396
9.4 Electrospun Fibers Based on Biopolymers Blends 408
9.5 Bionanocomposites Electrospun Fibers 414
9.6 Conclusions 423
Acknowledgments 423
References 424
10 Nanostructured Materials as Biosensor Transducers: Achievements and Future Developments 439
N.F. Starodub, K.E. Shavanova, N.F. Shpyrka, M.M. Mel'nichenko and R.V. Viter
10.1 Introduction 440
10.2 Biosensors According to the Main Principles of Their Classification 442
10.3 Ion-selective Field Effect Transistors-based Biosensors: Origins and Perspective Development 446
10.4 Optical Biosensors 461
Acknowledgments 488
References 488
Part 3 High-tech Surface, Characterisation, and New Applications
11 Optical Emission Spectroscopy Investigation of Direct Current Micro-plasma for Carbon Structures Growth 497
Dana-Cristina Toncu
11.1 Theoretical Background of Optical Emission Spectroscopy in Plasma Diagnosis 498
11.2 Direct Current Micro-plasma Experimental Investigation for Carbon Structures 500
11.3 Optical Emission Spectroscopy Results 502
Acknowledgement 514
References 515
12 Advanced Titanium Surfaces and Its Alloys for Orthopedic and Dental Applications Based on Digital SEM Imaging Analysis 517
Sahar A. Fadlallah, Amira S. Ashour and Nilanjan Dey
12.1 Introduction 518
12.2 Titanium Implants Basic Concepts 521
12.3 Automated Nanostructures Image Analysis-based Morphology 540
12.4 Conclusion 550
References 551
13 Deep-blue Organic Light-emitting Diodes: From Fluorophores to Phosphors for High-efficiency Devices 561
Frederic Dumur
13.1 Introduction 591
13.2 Fluorescent Emitters 565
13.3 Phosphorescent Emitters 618
13.4 Future Perspectives and Ongoing Challenges 621
References 622
14 Plasma-material Interactions Problems and Dust Creation and Re-suspension in Case of Accidents in Nuclear Fusion Plants: A New Challenge for Reactors like ITER and DEMO 635
A. Malizia, L.A. Poggi, J.F. Ciparisse, S. Talebzadeh, M. Gelfusa, A. Murari and P. Gaudio
14.1 Introduction 636
14.2 Materials for Nuclear Fusion Plants 638
14.3 Radioactive Dust in Nuclear Fusion Plants: Security Problems in Case of Re-suspension 660
14.4 Conclusion 687
References 689
Index 703
