Biomaterials science : an introduction to materials in medicine
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Biomaterials science : an introduction to materials in medicine
Academic Press, 2013
3rd ed
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Other editors: Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen, Jack E. Lemons
Differs from <BB10743873> in number of pages (additional of appendix E, F, G)
Includes bibliographical references and index
"Society For Biomaterials Going Life to a world of materials" --cover
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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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