Adhesion in Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Dental Fields (Adhesion and Adhesives: Fundamental and Applied Aspects) 1st Edition

Adhesion in Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Dental Fields

The only comprehensive reference dedicated to adhesion across the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and dental sciences, this book brings together cutting-edge research and practical insights from leading international experts.

Adhesion plays a critical role in drug formulation, medical device performance, and modern restorative dentistry. From the bonding of powdered solids in tablet manufacturing, to the surface engineering of implants and stents, to the adhesive revolution in dental restorations, understanding adhesion is essential for innovation and clinical success.

Key Features

• Four-Part Organization:
  • Part 1: General Topics – theories of adhesion, surface energy, and wettability of powders
  • Part 2: Pharmaceutical Applications – tablet strength, powder flow, mucoadhesive polymers, transdermal patches, skin adhesion in long-wear cosmetics
  • Part 3: Biomedical Applications – microbial adhesion, biofouling, surgical tool coatings, implant compatibility, microarray fabrication
  • Part 4: Dental Applications – evolution of dental adhesives, antibacterial polymers, adhesive testing methods
• Expert Contributions: 15 chapters written by internationally renowned specialists.
• Interdisciplinary Relevance: Bridges the gap between materials science, pharmaceutical technology, medical device engineering, and clinical dentistry.
• Practical and Theoretical Insight: Covers both fundamental mechanisms and applied innovations.

Audience

An indispensable resource for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals in pharmacy, biomedical engineering, biomaterials, and dentistry, as well as graduate students seeking an authoritative reference on adhesion science and its real-world applications.