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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101848215851

ISBN-139781848215856

eBay Product ID (ePID)201601046

Product Key Features

Number of Pages248 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBiomaterials

SubjectBiotechnology

Publication Year2014

TypeTextbook

AuthorVéronique Migonney

Subject AreaScience, Medical

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight18.6 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width6.5 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2014-947880

IllustratedYes

Table Of Content1. History of Biomaterials Véronique Migonney 2. Definitions Véronique Migonney 3. Materials Used in Biomaterial Applications Géraldine Rohman 4. Biocompatibility and Norms Véronique Migonney 5. Bioactive Polymers and Surfaces: A Solution for Implant Devices Véronique Migonney 6. Functionalization of Biomaterials and Applications Céline Falentin-Daudre 7. Biomaterial Structures for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Replacement Cédryck Vaquette 8. Animal Models for orthopedic applications of Tissue Engineering Véronique Viateau, Adeline Decambron and Mathieu Manassero 9. Ceramic Materials for Dental Prostheses Amélie Mainjot 10. Dental Adhesives Mathieu A. Derbanne, Stéphane Le Goff and Jean-Pierre Attal 11. Glass Ionomer Cements: Application in Pediatric Dentistry Elisabeth Dursun, Stéphane Le Goff and Jean-Pierre Attal

SynopsisDiscovered in the 20th century, biomaterials have contributed to many of the incredible scientific and technological advancements made in recent decades. This book introduces and details the tenets of biomaterials, their relevance in a various fields, practical applications of their products, and potential advancements of the years to come., This book provides an overview of the field of biomaterials from its origins to the state of the art today. The various chapters attempt to make the world of biomaterials Understandable to the reader. It begins with the history of biomaterials and the birth of biomaterials science in the middle of the 20th Century, something which has enabled amazing progress, as well as the latest directions in recent decades in some selected areas. The topics focus on the various aspects and signification of biomaterials from materials to uses and through the required characteristics and properties for different applications. Book jacket., Discovered in the 20th century, biomaterials have contributed to many of the incredible scientific and technological advancements made in recent decades. This book introduces and details the tenets of biomaterials, their relevance in a various fields, practical applications of their products, and potential advancements of the years to come. A comprehensive resource, the text covers the reasons that certain properties of biomaterials contribute to specific applications, and students and researchers will appreciate this exhaustive textbook.

LC Classification NumberR857.M3