Surface modification of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applications. Volume 2, Modification and coating techniques /
The development of biodegradable implants which can remain in the human body to fix a problem and subsequently dissolve, or be absorbed, consumed or excreted, without warranting a secondary surgery, is very appealing to scientists. Due to their excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, magnes...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, UK :
Woodhead Publishing,
[2015]
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| Series: | Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials ;
no. 90. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The development of biodegradable implants which can remain in the human body to fix a problem and subsequently dissolve, or be absorbed, consumed or excreted, without warranting a secondary surgery, is very appealing to scientists. Due to their excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, magnesium implants provide a viable option many problems associated with permanent metallic implants such as, restenosis, thrombosis, permanent physical irritation, and inability to adapt to growth and changes in human body. Volume 2 of this important new book explores practical issues of magnesium and magnesium alloys, physical and mechanical modification and coatings to enhance this material for biomedical applications. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781782420835 1782420835 1782420789 9781782420781 |