Engineering of Biomaterials

By Michele Savaris, Rosmary Nichele Brandalise, Venina dos Santos

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319864408
• ISBN13: 9783319864402
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"