Biofunctional Surface Engineering

The lack of effective sterilization techniques for biologics has spawned discussions about the reduction of regulatory requirements which might impose significant safety risks. On the other hand, novel and safe technologies enable the coupling, stabilization, and protection of effector molecules in a way that allows terminal sterilization without loss of function. This book provides a comprehensive overview on the state of the art and the future of "biofunctional surface engineering" and will be of major interest for all those working in the fields of medicine and medical devices.

Martin Scholz is a biologist and an expert in the biological functionalization of materials. As chief scientific officer with LEUKOCARE, a Germany-based biotech company, he is responsible for the company’s R&D activities regarding biologic-device combination products with focus on improved biomolecule stability during stress exposure such as irradiation and long-term product storage. Prof. Scholz’s track record shows more than 25 years of academic and industrial research activities in the field of biology and medical research.