
Biomaterials Science
An Introduction to Materials in Medicine
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Biomaterials Science
An Introduction to Materials in Medicine
About this book
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
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- How to Use this Book
- Introduction: Biomaterials Science: An Evolving, Multidisciplinary Endeavor
- A History of Biomaterials
- Part 1: Materials Science and Engineering
- Part 2: Biology and Medicine
- Part 3: Practical Aspects of Biomaterials
- Appendix A: Properties of Biological Fluids
- Appendix B: Properties of Soft Materials
- Appendix C
- Appendix D: The Biomaterials Literature
- Index