Overview

This book covers the range of piezoelectric biomaterials having the potential for applications in cardiac tissue engineering (CTE) and addresses the recent developments, trends, and challenges of piezoelectric biomaterials for targeted cardiovascular disease (CVD) therapies. It covers the applications of engineered piezoelectric biomaterials including recent developments in piezoelectric biomaterials and their possible impact on treating CVDs and CTE.

Main Points

Focusses on piezoelectric biomaterials for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases

Covers imitation of mechanoelectrical transduction system as in cardiac tissues

Comprehensively covers functional piezoelectric biomaterials preparation and applications

Reviews engineered piezoelectric biomaterials applications for better health care

Discusses elastomer actuators for heart tissues

Intended Audience

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, biophysics, and biomaterials.