Browse books > Biomaterials Science

Biomaterials Science

An Introduction to Materials in Medicine

By
  • Buddy Ratner, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, University of Washington
  • Allan Hoffman, Professor of Bioengineering University of Washington
  • Frederick Schoen, Professor of Pathology and Health Sciences and Technology Harvard Medical School
  • Jack Lemons, Professor and Director of Biomaterials Laboratory Surgical Research University of Alabama

  • The most comprehensive textbook on the principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials
  • Edited by four of the leaders in the biomaterials field today and fully endorsed and supported by the Society for Biomaterials
  • Revised and expanded, key new topics include: tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, new materials, and new clinical applications and pertinent translational and commercial considerations
  • New teaching and learning material; a structured curriculum in biomaterials education

Biomaterials have a profound impact on human health. They also impact much ongoing research and development into new and improved implants and devices in both medicine and biotechnology. The third edition of this renowned and best-selling title is the most comprehensive and up-to-date single text on all aspects of biomaterials science. It provides a balanced, insightful approach to learning the science and technology of biomaterials, and acts as a key reference for clinicians and scientists, both academic and corporate, who have involvement in the applications of materials in medicine. This resource is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, and investigators and educators in biomedical engineering sciences, and medicine.

Audience
Undergraduate and graduate students and practitioners in biomedical engineering, life and biological sciences, materials, mechanical and engineering sciences, and medicine.

Hardbound, 1573 Pages

Published: October 2012

Imprint: Academic Press

ISBN: 978-0-12-374626-9

Contents

  • 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

    Appendix A: Properties of Biological Fluids

    Appendix B: Properties of Soft Materials

    Appendix C: Chemical Compositions of Metals Used for Implants

    Appendix D: The Biomaterials Literature

    Index

Advertisment

Elsevier for authors