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Materials for Medical Application
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Edited by:
Robert B. Heimann
Language:
English
Published/Copyright:
2020
About this book
This book gives an introduction to the highly interdisciplinary field of biomaterials. It concisely summarizes properties, synthesis and modification of materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers or composites. Characterization, in vitro and in vivo testing as well as a selection of various applications are also part of this inevitable guide.
- Interdisciplinary introduction to the field of biomaterials
- Applications of various materials such as metals, ceramics and polymers
- Synthesis, characterization and biological testing
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Robert B. Heimann, Görlitz, Germany.
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Frontmatter
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Preface
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Contents
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Contributing authors
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List of Abbreviations
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Chapter 1. Biomaterials – characteristics, history, applications
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Chapter 2. Types and properties of biomaterials
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Chapter 3. Synthesis and process technology of biomaterials
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Chapter 4. In vitro and in vivo performance of biomaterials and biomedical devices
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Chapter 5. Quality management and regulatory affairs
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Chapter 6. Future challenges, anticipated developments, and outlook
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Appendix A. Standard specifications for biomaterials and biomedical devices
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Appendix B. Current world market situation of biomaterials and biomedical devices
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Appendix C. Socioeconomic role of biomaterials: the example of hip endoprostheses
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References
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Glossary
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Index
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eBook published on:
August 24, 2020
eBook ISBN:
9783110619249
Paperback published on:
August 24, 2020
Paperback ISBN:
9783110619195
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Front matter:
22
Main content:
615
Illustrations:
95
Coloured Illustrations:
108
Tables:
35
Audience(s) for this book
Biomaterial researchers and students with background in materials science, chemistry, biology, physics and medicine
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