| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 86 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Topics in mining, metallurgy and materials engineering, 2364-3293 |
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Topics in mining, metallurgy and materials engineering.
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| 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 |
| Summary |
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 biomaterials are also presented. Finally, the authors describe the degradation and effects of biomaterials in living tissue |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-86) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 12, 2017) |
| Subject |
Biomedical materials.
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Metals technology -- metallurgy.
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Biomedical engineering.
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Materials science.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Atlases.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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Biomedical materials
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Brandalise, Rosmary Nichele, author
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Savaris, Michele, author
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| ISBN |
9783319586076 |
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3319586076 |
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