Materials for medical application / edited by Robert B. Heimann.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Heimann, R. B. (Robert Bertram), 1938- editor.

Series:

De Gruyter STEM

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biomedical materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxii, 615 pages)

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2020]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Preface

Contents

Contributing authors

List of Abbreviations

Chapter 1. Biomaterials – 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

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-11-061924-5

OCLC:

1191864217