Materials for Medical Application / / ed. by Robert B. Heimann.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Ebook Package English 2020
• MitwirkendeR: Adel-Khattab, Doaa,; Heimann, Robert B.,; Knabe, Christine,; Kock, Hans-Jürgen,; Müller-Mai, Christian,; Nebe, Barbara,; Niinomi, Mitsuo,; Schlosser, Michael,; Schnabelrauch, Matthias,
• HerausgeberIn: Heimann, Robert B.,
• Place / Publishing House: Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2020]; ©2020
• Year of Publication: 2020
• Language: English
• Series: De Gruyter STEM
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (XXII, 615 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Preface --; Contents --; Contributing authors --; List of Abbreviations --; Chapter 1. Biomaterials – characteristics, history, applications --; Chapter 2. Types and properties of biomaterials --; Chapter 3. Synthesis and process technology of biomaterials --; Chapter 4. In vitro and in vivo performance of biomaterials and biomedical devices --; Chapter 5. Quality management and regulatory affairs --; Chapter 6. Future challenges, anticipated developments, and outlook --; Appendix A. Standard specifications for biomaterials and biomedical devices --; Appendix B. Current world market situation of biomaterials and biomedical devices --; Appendix C. Socioeconomic role of biomaterials: the example of hip endoprostheses --; References --; Glossary --; Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9783110619249; 9783110696288; 9783110696271; 9783110659061; 9783110704716; 9783110704518; 9783110704754; 9783110704556
• DOI: 10.1515/9783110619249
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: ed. by Robert B. Heimann.

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.