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Engineering of Biomaterials (Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering) - Hardcover

Book 14 of 35: Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

Dos Santos, Venina; Brandalise, Rosmary Nichele; Savaris, Michele

 
9783319586069: Engineering of Biomaterials (Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 3319586068 ISBN 13: 9783319586069
Publisher: Springer, 2017

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Venina dos Santos is a Professor at University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil. She has experience in the area of biomaterials.


Rosmary Nichele Brandalise is a Professor at University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil. She has experience in the area of Chemical and Materials Engineering, specially on degradation, biodegradation of polymers, polymer blends, composites and studies with biomaterials. 

Michele Savaris has a Master's degree in Process and Technology Engineering. Her research activities are focused on polymers, with emphasys on biomaterials  (sterilization processes, characterization, applications, development of scaffolds and in vitro test), polyurethane synthesis, degradation and biodegradation.

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Publisher
Springer
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3319586068
ISBN 13 
9783319586069
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
94