<p>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, <em>in vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em> testing as well as a select
Materials for Medical Application
β Scribed by Robert B. Heimann (ed.)
- Publisher
- De Gruyter STEM
- Year
- 2020
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 638
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Table of Contents
Preface
Contents
Contributing authors
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1. Biomaterials β characteristics, history, applications
Chapter 2. Types and properties of biomaterials
Chapter 3. Synthesis and process technology of biomaterials
Chapter 4. In vitro and in vivo performance of biomaterials and biomedical devices
Chapter 5. Quality management and regulatory affairs
Chapter 6. Future challenges, anticipated developments, and outlook
Appendix A. Standard specifications for biomaterials and biomedical devices
Appendix B. Current world market situation of biomaterials and biomedical devices
Appendix C. Socioeconomic role of biomaterials: the example of hip endoprostheses
References
Glossary
Index
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