Capa

Engineering of Biomaterials

SPRINGER
06 / 2017
9783319586069
978-33-1958-606-9
Inglês
Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Ingles

Sinopse

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.