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Characterization of biomaterials /

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The field of biomaterials is maturing as it expands beyond the first generation of general 'biomaterials' reference works. Demand for more specialized books is the necessary parallel. Today the field is inherently interdisciplinary, involving researchers from biology, materials science, ti...

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Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Other Authors: Bandyopadhyay, Amit, 1967- (Editor), Bose, Susmita (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier, [2013]
Subjects:
Biomedical materials.
Biocompatible Materials.
Prostheses and Implants.
Ebooks.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to biomaterials
  • Physical and chemical characterization of biomaterials
  • Mechanical characterization of biomaterials
  • Surface characterization of biomaterials
  • In vitro characterization of cell-biomaterials interactions
  • Characterization of bacteria-biomaterial interactions, from a single cell to biofilms
  • In vitro characterization of biomaterials
  • Structural and biological characterization of scaffolds
  • Mechanical properties of bioceramic coatings on medical implants
  • Characterization of orthopaedic devices
  • Characterization of cardiovascular implantable devices.