Biomaterials science : an introduction to materials in medicine

Author(s)

• Ratner, B. D. (Buddy D.)
• Hoffman, Allan S.
• Schoen, Frederick J.
• Lemons, Jack E.

Bibliographic Information

Biomaterials science : an introduction to materials in medicine

edited by Buddy D. Ratner ... [et al.]

Academic Press, 2013

3rd ed

Note

Other editors: Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen, Jack E. Lemons

Includes bibliographical references and index

"Society For Biomaterials Going Life to a world of materials" --cover

Description and Table of Contents

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.

Table of Contents

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

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Details

• NCID: BB10743873
• ISBN:
  • 9780123746269
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Oxford
• Pages/Volumes: liii, 1519 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 610.28
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Biomedical materials