Engineering of biomaterials

This book focuses on biomaterials of different forms used for medical implants. The authors introduce the characteristics and properties of biomaterials and then dedicate special chapters to metallic, ceramic, polymeric and composite biomaterials. Case studies on sterilization methods by biomaterial...

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Main Authors Santos, Venina dos (Author), Brandalise, Rosmary Nichele (Author), Savaris, Michele (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]
SeriesTopics in mining, metallurgy and materials engineering.
Subjects
Biomedical materials.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319586076
9783319586069
ISSN2364-3293
2364-3307
Physical Description1 online resource (viii, 86 pages) : illustrations (some color)

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Biomaterials: Characteristics and Properties
  • Metallic Biomaterials
  • Ceramic Biomaterials
  • Polymeric Biomaterials
  • Composite Biomaterials
  • Sterilization Methods by Biomaterials: Case Studies
  • Biomaterials: Degradation and Effects in Living Tissue.

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