Micro-Nano Mechatronics: New Trends in Material, Measurement, Control, Manufacturing and Their Applications in Biomedical Engineering

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InTech, 2013, 364 pages, ISBN: 9535111047 9789535111047This book presents a strategy to realize applications of micro-nano mechatronics, which are based on mechanical engineering or materials science, control systems engineering, and advanced medical engineering. The book describe the research advances in micro/nano measurement and control, micro/nano design and manufacturing, nano materials science, and their applications in biomedical engineering.Micro/Nano mechatronics is currently used in broader spectra, ranging from basic applications in robotics, actuators, sensors, semiconductors, automobiles, and machine tools. As a strategic technology highlighting the 21st century, this technology is extended to new applications in bio-medical systems and life science, construction machines, and aerospace equipment, welfare/human life engineering, and other brand new scopes.Contents:PrefaceResearch and Technology on Micro-Nano MechatronicsNeural Interfaces: Bilateral Communication Between Peripheral Nerves and Electrical Control DevicesHigh Knudsen Number Flow — Optical Diagnostic TechniquesPrecision Micro Machining Methods and Mechanical DevicesMicro-Nano Robotics and Mechatronics for Biomedical ApplicationsSynthesis of Nanomaterials by Solution Plasma ProcessingTissue Engineering and Regenerative MedicineElectronic Structure Calculations for Nano MaterialsMeasurement of Frictional Properties on the Micro/Nanometer ScaleTissue Damage and Repair Caused by Immune System and Personalized Therapy of Failed Organs by Stem CellsTribology for Biological and Medical ApplicationsMicro-Nano Materials Characterization and InspectionAerospace ApplicationHydroxyapatite Coating on Titanium Implants Using Hydroprocessing and Evaluation of Their OsteoconductivitySystem Integration of a Novel Cell Interrogation PlatformTransferrin-Toxin Conjugates for CancerTissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine for Bone RegenerationMEMS Sensors and Their ApplicationsSingle Cell Nanosurgery System