Materials for Medical Application

Published by De Gruyter 2020

Materials for Medical Application

Edited by: Robert B. Heimann

In the series De Gruyter STEM

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110619249

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Contents

About this book

This book gives an introduction to the highly interdisciplinary field of biomaterials. It concisely summarizes properties, synthesis and modification of materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers or composites. Characterization, in vitro and in vivo testing as well as a selection of various applications are also part of this inevitable guide.

Interdisciplinary introduction to the field of biomaterials

Applications of various materials such as metals, ceramics and polymers

Synthesis, characterization and biological testing

Author information

Robert B. Heimann, Görlitz, Germany.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Preface Robert B. Heimann Publicly Available Download PDF	V
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	IX
Contributing authors Publicly Available Download PDF	XIV
List of Abbreviations Publicly Available Download PDF	XVII
Chapter 1. Biomaterials – characteristics, history, applications Robert B. Heimann Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Chapter 2. Types and properties of biomaterials Robert B. Heimann, Mitsuo Niinomi and Matthias Schnabelrauch Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	75
Chapter 3. Synthesis and process technology of biomaterials Robert B. Heimann, Mitsuo Niinomi and Matthias Schnabelrauch Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	251
Chapter 4. In vitro and in vivo performance of biomaterials and biomedical devices Christine Knabe, Doaa Adel-Khattab, Christian Müller-Mai, Barbara Nebe, Michael Schlosser, Robert B. Heimann and Hans-Jürgen Kock Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	369
Chapter 5. Quality management and regulatory affairs Robert B. Heimann Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	451
Chapter 6. Future challenges, anticipated developments, and outlook Robert B. Heimann Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	467
Appendix A. Standard specifications for biomaterials and biomedical devices Robert B. Heimann Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	489
Appendix B. Current world market situation of biomaterials and biomedical devices Robert B. Heimann Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	503
Appendix C. Socioeconomic role of biomaterials: the example of hip endoprostheses Robert B. Heimann Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	511
References Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	515
Glossary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	591
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	607

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Audience: Biomaterial researchers and students with background in materials science, chemistry, biology, physics and medicine
Pages
- Front matter: 22
- Main content: 615
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 95
- Coloured Illustrations: 108
- Tables: 35
Keywords: Biomaterial; Implant; Implant Materials.

eBook

Published: August 24, 2020
ISBN: 9783110619249

Paperback

Published: August 24, 2020
ISBN: 9783110619195