Biomaterials science an introduction to materials in medicine
The most comprehensive textbook on the principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials Edited by four of the leaders in the biomaterials field today and fully endorsed and supported by the Society for Biomaterials Revised and expanded, key new topics include: tissue engineering, drug deli...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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[S.l.] :
Academic Press
2013.
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| Edición: | 3rd ed |
| Colección: | EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
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| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b33608829*spi |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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
- Appendix A: Properties of Biological Fluids
- Appendix B: Properties of Soft Materials
- Appendix C: Chemical Compositions of Metals Used for Implants
- Appendix D: The Biomaterials Literature.
