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

Contributor(s): Ratner, B. D. (Buddy D.), 1947- | Hoffman, Allan S.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: San Diego ; London : Academic Press, 1996Description: xi, 484 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0125824610 ; 0125824602 .Subject(s): Biomedical materialsDDC classification: 610.28
Contents:
Part I Materials Science and Engineering: Properties of materials -- Classes of materials used in medicine -- Part II Biology, biochemistry and medicine: Some background concepts -- Host reactions to biomaterials and their evaluation -- Testing biomaterials -- Degradation of materials in the biological environment -- Application of materials in medicine and dentistry -- Artificial organs -- Part III Practical aspects of biomaterials: Implants and devices -- New products and standards -- Perspectives and possibilities in biomaterials science.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 610.28 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00077768
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

An introduction to the subject of biomaterial science: the materials used for prosthetic devices and implants in human bodies such as stainless steel, silicon and ceramics used in teeth, heart valves, joints and cosmetic augmentation. This volume addresses the biology, medical applications, markets, regulations and ethical issues involved in biomaterials science.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I Materials Science and Engineering: Properties of materials -- Classes of materials used in medicine -- Part II Biology, biochemistry and medicine: Some background concepts -- Host reactions to biomaterials and their evaluation -- Testing biomaterials -- Degradation of materials in the biological environment -- Application of materials in medicine and dentistry -- Artificial organs -- Part III Practical aspects of biomaterials: Implants and devices -- New products and standards -- Perspectives and possibilities in biomaterials science.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction
  • Biomaterials History
  • Part I Materials Science & Engineering
  • Properties of Materials
  • Classes of Materials Used in Medicine
  • Part II Biology, Chemistry and Medicine
  • Background Concepts
  • Host Reactions to Biomaterials and Their Evaluation
  • Testing Biomaterials
  • Degradation of Materials in the Biological Environment
  • Applications of Materials in Medicine, Dentistry and Biology
  • Artifical Organs and Tissues
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Part III Practical Aspects of Biomaterials
  • Implants & Devices - Special Concerns
  • New Products and Standards
  • Perspectives and Possibilities in Biomaterials Science
  • Appendices

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