Editors and Lead Contributors ix
Preface xi
Biomaterials Science:A Multidisciplinary Endeavor
A Histoyr of Biomaterials
PART 1 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
CHAPTER 1 Properties of Materials
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Bulk Properties of Materials
1.3 Finite Element Analysis
1.4 Surface Properties and Surface Characterization of Materials
1.5 Role of Water in Biomaterials
CHAPTER 2 Classes of Materials Used in Medicine
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Polymers
2.3 Silicone Biomaterials:History and Chemistry
2.4 Medical Fibers and Biotextiles
2.5 Hydrogels
2.6 Applications of "Smart Polymers"as Biomaterials
2.7 Bioresorbable and Bioerodible Materials
2.8 Natural Materials
2.9 Metals
2.10 Ceramics,Glasses,and Glass-Ceramics
2.11 Pyrolytic Carbon for Long-Term Medical Implants
2.12 Composties
2.13 Nonfouling Surfaces
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PART II BIOLOGY,BIOCHEMISTRY,AND MEDICINE
PART III PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF BIOMATERIALS
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
Index
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