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Author Ruys, Andrew J., author.

Title Alumina Ceramics : Biomedical and Clinical Applications / Andrew Ruys
Published Duxford, United Kingdom : Woodhead Publishing, [2019]

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations
Series Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials
Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials.
Summary Alumina Ceramics: Biomedical and Clinical Applications examines the extraordinary material, Alumina, and its use in biomedicine and industry. Sections discuss the fundamentals of Alumina Ceramics, look at the various industrial applications, and examine a variety of medical applications. Readers will find this to be an invaluable and unique resource for researchers, clinical professionals, engineers, and advanced level students. Alumina ceramics are a leading biomaterial used for specialist medical applications, such as bionic implants and tissue engineering, and the only biomaterial commercially viable for use as bearings for orthopedic hip replacements. As such, this book is a timely resource on the topics discussed
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 29, 2018)
Subject Aluminum oxide -- Biotechnology
Ceramic metals -- Biotechnology
Ceramics in medicine.
Aluminum oxide.
Ceramics.
Aluminum Oxide
Ceramics
Bionics -- methods
Biotechnology -- methods
corundum.
ceramic (material)
MEDICAL -- Biochemistry.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Biomedical.
Aluminum oxide
Ceramics in medicine
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780081024430
0081024436
0081024428
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