Biomaterials science : an introduction to materials in medicine / edited by Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen and Jack E. Lemons

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- How to Use This Text -- Introduction -- Part 1. Materials Science and Engineering -- Section 1.1. Properties of Materials -- Section 1.2. Classes of Materials Used in Medicine -- Part 2. Biology and Medicine -- Section 2.1. Some Background Concepts -- Section 2.2. Host Reactions to Biomaterials and Their Evaluation -- Section 2.3. Biological Testing of Biomaterials -- Section 2.4. Degradation of Materials in the Biological Environment -- Section 2.5. Applications of Biomaterials -- Section 2.6. Applications of Biomaterials in Functional Tissue Engineering -- Part 3. Practical Aspects of Biomaterials -- Section 3.1. Implants, Devices, and Biomaterials: Special Considerations -- Section 3.2. Voluntary Standards, Regulatory Compliance and Non-Technical Issues -- Appendix A: Properties of Biological Fluids -- Appendix B: Properties of Soft Materials -- Appendix C: Chemical Compositions of Metals Used for Implants -- Appendix D: The Biomaterials Literature.

"The second edition of this bestselling title presents the most up-to-date comprehensive reviews of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, curricular approach to learning biomaterials. An historical perspective of materials engineering principles is integrated with the biological interactions of biomaterials, regulatory and ethical issues and future directions of the field, and a state-of-the-art update of medical and biotechnological applications. From tissue engineering to cochlear prostheses and drug delivery systems, all aspects of this important and growing field are thoroughly addressed. Contributions detailing the principles of cell biology, immunology, and pathology from pre-eminent researchers and practitioners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds have been integrated into this important volume. The chapters focus on the clinical uses of biomaterials as components in implants, devices, and artificial organs and their uses in biotechnology as well as the characterization of the physical, chemical, biochemical and surface properties of these materials."--Publisher's description.