Biomaterials : Processing, Characterization, and Applications

A biomaterial is a substance used in medical applications to treat, augment or replace a function of the body. Their development and use has expanded rapidly in recent years, but the interaction between synthetic materials and the biological environment is poorly understood. Biomaterials: Processing, Characterisation and Applications addressees the balance, providing a comprehensive discussion on key issues in research and development in the field. A fundamental account of core topics in engineering, medicine and surgery in relation to biomaterial science is given in a coherent and accesible style. This is applied to produce a timely discussion on important advancements in biomaterial processing and design. This book will be an indispensible guide to advanced level undergraduate and graduate students studying materials science, as well as engineers and physicians requiring a current treatment of significant developments in this field.

Part I. Materials science;1. History of biomaterials;2. Metals;3. Polymeric materials;4. Ceramics and glasses;5. Surface modification techniques;6. Specialized fabrication processes;7. Introduction to characterization;8. Surface analysis of biomaterials;9. Characterization of metals and ceramics;10. Characterization of polymers;11. Characterization of composites;12. Biocompatability testing; Part II. Biocompatability of biomaterials;13. Requirements for biomaterials;14. Polymer corrosions;15. Metal corrosion;16. Wear and friction;17. Cell-biomaterial interaction;18. Inflammation, hypersensitivity, carcinogenesis;19. Blood compatability;20. Sterility and infection;21. Design of biocompatable materials; Part III. Applications of biomaterials and product development;22. Cardiovascular applications;23. Orthopedic applications;24. Opthalmologic applications;25. Genitourinary applications;26. Burn dressings;27. Dental applications;28. Drug delivery;29. Biosensors;30. Tisse engineering;31. Manufacturing issues;32. Standards on biomaterials;Part IV. Case study: model for application developments;Part V. Future developments.