Biological and Biomedical Coatings

Author/creator Zhang, Sam Editor
Format Electronic
Publication InfoCRC Press [Imprint] Abingdon : Taylor & Francis Group Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor]
Description520 p. ill 01.000 x 00.700 in.
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SeriesAdvances in Materials Science and Engineering Ser.
Summary Annotation <p>Written in a versatile, contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike, Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Setcovers the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field. </p><p>Consisting of two volumes&acirc;&#128;&#148;<em>Processing and Characterization</em>and <em>Applications</em>&acirc;&#128;&#148;this handbook details the latest understanding of advances in the design and performance of biological and biomedical coatings, covering a vast array of material types, including bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, chitosan, and nanomaterials. Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the emerging area of regenerative medicine. </p><p>Building on the theoretical and methodological fundamentals of coatings as presented in the first volume, <em>Applications</em>covers:</p><p></p><ul><p><li>Biological/biomedical implants and other applications of carbon-based materials</li><p></p><p><li>Control of drug release from coatings</li><p></p><p><li>MIcrofluidic and biosensing/bioactive coatings and applications</li><p></p><p><li>Surfaces and coatings of orthopedic, dental, and other implants</li><p></p><p><li>Sol&acirc;&#128;&#147;gel-derived hydroxyapatite coatings on metallic implants</li><p></p><p><li>Impedance spectroscopy</li><p></p></ul><p></p><p>With chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set provides searing insights and practical information to explore a subject that is fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits.</p>
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