Medical Books : Biomaterials Science, Second Edition

Biomaterials Science, Second Edition: An Introduction into Materials in Medicine

By Buddy D. Ratner,&nbspAllan S. Hoffman,&nbspFrederick J. Schoen,&nbspJack E. Lemons,
Publisher: Academic Press
Number Of Pages: 864
Publication Date: 2004-07-29
Sales Rank: 197423
ISBN / ASIN: 0125824637
EAN: 9780125824637
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Academic Press
Studio: Academic Press

Book Description:
The second version of this bestselling title offers the most up-to-date complete review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach into learning biomaterials. This reference integrates a historical perspective of materials engineering principles with biological interactions of biomaterials. Also provided within are regulatory & ethical issues in addition into future directions of the field, & a state-of-the-art update of medical & biotechnological applications.
All aspects of biomaterials science are fully addressed, from tissue engineering into cochlear prostheses & drug delivery systems. Over 80 contributors from academia, government & industry detail the principles of cell biology, immunology, & pathology. Focus within pertains into the clinical uses of biomaterials as components in implants, devices, & artificial organs. This reference also touches upon their uses in biotechnology as well as the characterization of the physical, chemical, biochemical & surface properties of these materials.
* Provides complete coverage of principles & applications of all classes of biomaterials
* Integrates concepts of biomaterials science & biological interactions with clinical science & societal issues including law, regulation, & ethics
* Discusses successes & failures of biomaterials applications in clinical medicine & the future directions of the field
* Cover the broad spectrum of biomaterial compositions including polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, carbons, natural materials, & composites
* Endorsed by the Society for Biomaterials

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