The revised edition of this renowned and bestselling title is the most comprehensive single text on all aspects of biomaterials science. It provides a balanced, insightful approach to both the learning of the science and technology of biomaterials and acts as the key reference for practitioners who are involved in the applications of materials in medicine. Over 29,000 copies sold, this is the most comprehensive coverage of principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials: the only such text that currently covers this area comprehensively - Materials Today Edited by four of the best-known figures in the biomaterials field today; fully endorsed and supported by the Society for Biomaterials Fully revised and expanded, key new topics include of tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, and new clinical applications, with new teaching and learning material throughout, case studies and a downloadable image bank
Preface How to Use This Text Introduction Part 1 Materials Science and Engineering Section 1.1 Properties of Materials Section 1.2 Classes of Materials Used in Medicine Part 2 Biology and Medicine Section 2.1 Some Background Concepts Section 2.2 Host Reactions to Biomaterials and Their Evaluation Section 2.3 Biological Testing of Biomaterials Section 2.4 Degradation of Materials in the Biological Environment Section 2.5 Applications of Biomaterials Section 2.6 Applications of Biomaterials in Functional Tissue Engineering Part 3 Practical Aspects of Biomaterials Section 3.1 Implants, Devices, and Biomaterials: Special Considerations Section 3.2 Voluntary Standards, Regulatory Compliance and Non-Technical Issues Appendices Index
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