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.
| ISBN: | 9783319586069 |
| Publication date: | 15th June 2017 |
| Author: | Venina dos Santos, Rosmary Nichele Brandalise, Michele Savaris |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 86 pages |
| Series: | Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering |
| Genres: |
Engineering applications of bio-materials Biomedical engineering Materials science |