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About the Editor; Chapter 1: Overview of Scaffold Reinforcement for Tissue Repair; 1.1 Background of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds; 1.2 The Functions of an Ideal Scaffold; 1.3 The Properties Needed for an Ideal Scaffold; 1.4 Particle Reinforced Composites (PRCs); 1.5 Fiber or Tube Reinforced Composites; 1.6 The Structure and Main Content of This Book; References; Chapter 2: The Potential Matrix and Reinforcement Materials for the Preparation of the Scaffolds Reinforced by Fibers or Tubes for Tissue Repair; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Substrate Material for Fiber/Tube Reinforced Scaffolds.

2.2.1 Metals2.2.2 Ceramics; 2.2.3 Polymers; 2.2.4 Composites; 2.3 Mechanism of Reinforcements; 2.3.1 Fiber; 2.3.2 Nanotubes; 2.3.3 Self-Reinforcement; 2.4 Fabrication Techniques; 2.4.1 Textile Technique; 2.4.2 Solution Casting; 2.4.3 Particulate-Leaching Techniques; 2.4.4 Phase-Separation; 2.4.5 Porogen Leaching; 2.4.6 Gas-Forming; 2.4.7 Melt Molding; 2.4.8 Freeze Drying; 2.4.9 Emulsion Freeze Drying; 2.4.10 Electrospinning; 2.4.11 Self-Assembly; 2.4.12 Rapid Prototyping; 2.4.13 Three-Dimensional Printing; 2.4.14 Microsyringe Deposition; 2.5 Conclusion and Future Trends; References.

3.14 Reinforcement Mechanisms of the Fibres or Tubes in the Scaffold3.14.1 Synthetic Fibres; 3.15 Homogenisation of Natural Fibres in Production of Composite Reinforced Scaffolds; 3.16 Methods to Analyse Adhesive Properties of Fibre/Matrix in Composite Reinforced Scaffold; 3.17 Summary; References; Chapter 4: The Biodegradability of Scaffolds Reinforced by Fibers or Tubes for Tissue Repair; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Gelatin Reinforced with Hydroxyapatite Nanofibers; 4.2.1 Fabrication and Characterization; 4.2.2 Biodegradability; 4.3 Boron Nitride Nanotube Reinforced Polymers.

4.3.1 Chitosan Reinforced with Boron Nitride Nanotubes4.3.1.1 Fabrication and Characterization; 4.3.1.2 Biodegradability; 4.3.2 Polylactide-Polycaprolactone Reinforced with Boron Nitride Nanotubes; 4.3.2.1 Fabrication and Characterization; 4.3.2.2 Biodegradability; 4.4 Nano-Hydroxyapatite/Collagen/PLLA Reinforced by Chitin Fibers; 4.4.1 Fabrication and Characterization; 4.4.2 Biodegradability; 4.5 Poly-Lactic Acid Reinforced Magnesium Alloy Nanowires; 4.5.1 Fabrication and Characterization; 4.5.2 Biodegradability; 4.6 Polycaprolactone Reinforced with Poly-L-Lactic Acid Fibers.

Chapter 3: The Mechanical Properties of the Scaffolds Reinforced by Fibres or Tubes for Tissue Repair3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Mechanical Characterisation; 3.3 Tensile Testing; 3.4 Uniaxial Tensile Testing; 3.5 Biaxial Tensile Testing; 3.6 Compression Testing; 3.7 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA); 3.8 Fibre Reinforced Hydrogels; 3.9 Fibre Reinforced Ceramic Composites; 3.10 Mechanics of Fibre Reinforced Cement Systems; 3.11 Fibre Length; 3.12 Fibre Volume and Strength; 3.13 Mechanical Properties of Fibre Reinforced Calcium Phosphate Cements.

This book summarizes the effective reinforcement of scaffolds by means of different kinds of fibers and tubes to meet different needs in the context of tissue repair. It covers the fabrication of the reinforced scaffolds, the factors influencing their properties, and their applications for hard and soft tissue repair. Further, it presents a range of concrete examples, case studies and research frontiers, providing readers a better understanding of how the respective fibers or tubes influence the mechanical properties, biodegradability, biocompatibility and bioactivity of scaffolds, and how they fulfill specific medical requirements. As such, the book provides a valuable and informative resource for researchers, technicians and students in the fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.