Biomimetic, bioresponsive, and bioactive materials : an introduction to integrating materials with tissues /

• Other Authors: Santin, Matteo, Phillips, Gary
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2012]
• Subjects: Biomimetic polymers.; Biomimetics.; Tissues > Mechanical properties.; SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biochemistry.; Medicine.; MEDICAL > Allied Health Services > Medical Technology.; MEDICAL > Biotechnology.; MEDICAL > Family & General Practice.; MEDICAL > Lasers in Medicine.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Biomedical.; Electronic books.

"This comprehensive introduction to biomaterials discusses how materials are selected, designed, and modified for integration with living tissue. Biomaterials have applications in tissue engineering, medical devices, orthopedics, and other areas. This guide examines the physico-chemical propert...