Biosurfaces : a Materials Science and Engineering Perspective.

Biosurfaces : a Materials Science and Engineering Perspective.

Ideal as a graduate textbook, this title is aimed at helpingdesign effective biomaterials, taking into account the complexinteractions that occur at the interface when a synthetic materialis inserted into a living system. Surface reactivity, biochemistry, substrates, cleaning, preparation, and coati...

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Main Author: Balani, Kantesh
Other Authors: Verma, Vivek, Agarwal, Arvind, Narayan, Roger
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Wiley, 2015.
Subjects:
Surfaces (Technology)
Biomedical materials.
Biomedical materials
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1: Introduction to Biomaterials; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Classification of Biomaterials; 1.3 Summary; QUESTIONS; References; Chapter 2: Tissue Interaction with Biomaterials; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Protein Adsorption and Cell Adhesion; 2.3 Cell Migration; 2.4 Controlled Cell Deposition; 2.5 Extracellular Matrix; 2.6 Biomineralization; QUESTIONS; References; Chapter 3: Host Response of Implanted Biomaterials; 3.1 Immune Response to Implanted Biomaterials; 3.2 Transplant Immunology; 3.3 Biocompatibility; Exercises.
  • 6.4 Mechanics and Nature of Wetting6.5 Fabrication of Artificial Superhydrophobic Surfaces; 6.6 Preparation of Metallic Superhydrophobic Surfaces; 6.7 Controlled Wettability Surfaces (CWS); 6.8 Conclusions; Questions; References; Chapter 7: Surface Engineering and Modification for Biomedical Applications; 7.1 Corrosion of Biomaterials and Need for Surface Coating for Biomedical Applications; 7.2 Surface Reactivity and Body Cell Response; 7.3 Key Requirements of Surface Coating; 7.4 Key Biomaterial Substrates; 7.5 Surface Preparation and Cleaning Techniques.
  • 7.6 Surface Engineering and Coating Techniques7.7 Coatings for Biomedical Applications; 7.8 Biosurface Characterization; Questions for Self-Analysis; References; Chapter 8: Laser Engineering of Surface Structures; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Laser Processing of Biomaterials; 8.3 Laser-Based Prototyping Methods; 8.4 Ultrafast Laser Pulses; 8.5 Neural Implants; 8.6 Ophthalmic Implants; 8.7 Laser Fabrication of Cardiovascular Devices; 8.8 Laser-Fabricated Nanoscale Materials; 8.9 Two-Photon Polymerization; 8.10 Microneedle Fabrication; 8.11 Conclusions; QUESTIONS; References.
  • Chapter 9: Processing and Nanomechanical Properties of Hydroxyapatite-Nanotube Biocomposite9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Processing of HA-Carbon Nanotube Composites; 9.3 Fracture Toughness and Tribological Properties of HA-Carbon Nanotube Composites; 9.4 Adhesion of Bone-Forming Cells on HA-CNT Surface; 9.5 Biomechanical Compatibility at Bone/Coated Implant Interface; 9.6 HA-Boron Nitride Nanotube (BNNT) Composites; 9.7 HA-TiO2 Nanotube Composites; Summary; Questions; References; Chapter 10: Applications of Biomaterials; 10.1 Multi-Scale Hierarchy in Natural Bone; 10.2 Coronary Stents.

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