Biomaterials Science
An Introduction to Materials in Medicine
3rd Edition
Published on 31. December 2012
1573 pages
978-0-08-087780-8 (ISBN)
Description
The revised edition of this renowned and bestselling title is the most comprehensive single text on all aspects of biomaterials science. It provides a balanced, insightful approach to both the learning of the science and technology of biomaterials and acts as the key reference for practitioners who are involved in the applications of materials in medicine.
- Over 29,000 copies sold, this is the most comprehensive coverage of principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials: "the only such text that currently covers this area comprehensively" - Materials Today
- Edited by four of the best-known figures in the biomaterials field today; fully endorsed and supported by the Society for Biomaterials
- Fully revised and expanded, key new topics include of tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, and new clinical applications, with new teaching and learning material throughout, case studies and a downloadable image bank
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An Introduction to Materials in Medicine
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Buddy D. Ratner | Allan S. Hoffman | Frederick J. Schoen
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An Introduction to Materials in Medicine
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Buddy D. Ratner | Allan S. Hoffman | Frederick J. Schoen
Biomaterials Science
An Introduction to Materials in Medicine
E-Book
08/2004
2nd Edition
Academic Press
€86.95
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Content
Preface
How to Use This Text
Introduction
Part 1 Materials Science and Engineering
Section 1.1 Properties of Materials
Section 1.2 Classes of Materials Used in Medicine
Part 2 Biology and Medicine
Section 2.1 Some Background Concepts
Section 2.2 Host Reactions to Biomaterials and Their Evaluation
Section 2.3 Biological Testing of Biomaterials
Section 2.4 Degradation of Materials in the Biological Environment
Section 2.5 Applications of Biomaterials
Section 2.6 Applications of Biomaterials in Functional Tissue Engineering
Part 3 Practical Aspects of Biomaterials
Section 3.1 Implants, Devices, and Biomaterials: Special Considerations
Section 3.2 Voluntary Standards, Regulatory Compliance and Non-Technical Issues
Appendices
Index
