Biomaterials / edited by Véronique Migonney.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Migonney, Véronique, editor.

Series:

Bioengineering and Health Science Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biomedical materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Hoboken, New Jersey : ISTE : Wiley, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Discovered in the 20th century, biomaterials have contributed to many of the incredible scientific and technological advancements made in recent decades. This book introduces and details the tenets of biomaterials, their relevance in a various fields, practical applications of their products, and potential advancements of the years to come. A comprehensive resource, the text covers the reasons that certain properties of biomaterials contribute to specific applications, and students and researchers will appreciate this exhaustive textbook.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chapter1: History of Biomaterials; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. The evolution of biomaterials: several generations; 1.3. Was gold the first "biomaterial"?; 1.4. The use of glass to replace eyes; 1.5. Wood, leather, stainless steel to replace amputated limbs; 1.6. Conclusions; 1.7. Bibliography; Chapter2: Definitions; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Definitions of a "biomaterial"; 2.2.1. Dictionary definitions; 2.2.2. Definitions of biomaterials from expert scientists of the domain; 2.2.3. Up-to-date definition of biomaterials

2.2.4. Extensions of the biomaterials field2.3. Biomedical device; 2.3.1. Introduction; 2.3.2. Definition of a medical device; 2.3.3. Classes of medical devices; 2.4. Other definitions: implant, prosthesis, organ, graft, etc.; 2.5. Tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, nanomedicine; 2.5.1. Tissue engineering; 2.5.2. Regenerative medicine; 2.5.3. Nanomedicine; 2.6. Bibliography; Chapter3: Materials Used in Biomaterial Applications; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Metals and alloys; 3.2.1. Titanium and titanium-based alloys; 3.2.2. Stainless steel; 3.2.3. Cobalt-based alloys

3.2.4. Shape-memory alloys3.2.5. Tantalum; 3.2.6. Surface coating and finishing; 3.3. Bioceramics; 3.3.1. Nearly bioinert oxide-based ceramics; 3.3.2. Carbon-based implants; 3.3.3. Bioactive ceramics; 3.3.4. Resorbable ceramics; 3.3.5. Glass-ionomers; 3.3.6. Surface processing of ceramic materials; 3.4. Polymers; 3.4.1. Non-degradable synthetic polymers; 3.4.2. Synthetic and natural degradable polymers; 3.4.2.1. Degradable polyesters; 3.4.2.2. Other synthetic degradable polymers; 3.4.2.3. Natural polymers; 3.4.3. Biomedical elastomers; 3.4.4. Shape-memory polymers

3.4.5. Conjugated polymer-based biomaterials3.4.6. Polymer surfaces; 3.5. Conclusions; 3.6. Bibliography; Chapter4: Biocompatibility and Norms; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Definitions of "biocompatibility"; 4.2.1. Introduction to biocompatibility; 4.2.2. History of the definitions; 4.3. Discussion on biocompatibility; 4.4. Host response; 4.5. Biocompatibility - how can we evaluate it?; 4.6. Infection, sterilization, prevention of infection; 4.7. Norms and biocompatibility?; 4.8. Conclusion; 4.9. Bibliography; Chapter5: Bioactive Polymers and Surfaces: A Solution for Implant Devices

5.1. Introduction5.2. History; 5.3. Model "bioactive" polymers; 5.3.1. Introduction; 5.4. "Bioactive" prosthetic surfaces; 5.4.1. Introduction; 5.4.2. Concept and feasibility of the grafting of "bioactive" polymers onto prosthetic surfaces; 5.4.2.1. Concept; 5.4.3. Applications: (a) grafting of "bioactive" polymers onto LARS ligament prostheses and (b) grafting of "bioactive" polymers onto Ceraver total hip prostheses; 5.4.3.1. Poly(ethylene terephtalate) (PET) ligament prostheses:grafting of a bioactive polymer and in vitro and in vivo evaluations

5.4.3.2. Titanium alloy TA6V hip prostheses: grafting of a bioactive polymer and in vitro and in vivo evaluations of the biological response

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119043676

1119043670

9781119043553

1119043557

9781119043683

1119043689

OCLC:

893737457