Biomaterials science an introduction to materials in medicine / edited by Buddy D. Ratner ... [et al.].

Other author Ratner, B. D. (Buddy D.), 1947-
Format Electronic
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoAmsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press,
Descriptionliii, 1519 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Biomedical materials.
Biocompatible Materials.

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 -- 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014395468
ISBN9780123746269 (hbk.)
ISBN0123746264 (hbk.)

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