Metallic biomaterials : new directions and technologies /

With its comprehensive coverage of recent progress in metallic biomaterials, this reference focuses on emerging materials and new biofunctions for promising applications. The text is systematically structured, with the information organized according to different material systems, and concentrates o...

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Main Authors: Zheng, Yufeng (Author)
Group Author: Xu, Xiaoxue; Xu, Zhigang; Wang, Junqiang; Cai, Hong
Published: Wiley-VCH,
Publisher Address: Weinheim, Germant :
Publication Dates: [2017]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: With its comprehensive coverage of recent progress in metallic biomaterials, this reference focuses on emerging materials and new biofunctions for promising applications. The text is systematically structured, with the information organized according to different material systems, and concentrates on various advanced materials, such as anti-bacterial functionalized stainless steel, biodegradable metals with bioactivity, and novel structured metallic biomaterials. Authors from well-known academic institutes and with many years of clinical experience discuss all important aspects, including design strategies, fabrication and modification techniques, and biocompatibility.
Carrier Form: xiv, 313 pages : illustrations, portraits, charts ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9783527341269 (paperback) :
3527341269 (paperback)
9783527342440 (electronic book)
3527342443 (electronic book)
9783527342433 (electronic book)
3527342435 (electronic book)
Index Number: R857
CLC: R318.08
Call Number: R318.08/Z636
Contents: Introduction of the Biofunctions into Traditional Metallic Biomaterials -- Development of Mg-Based Degradable Metallic Biomaterials -- Development of Fe-Based Degradable Metallic Biomaterials -- Development of Zn-Based Degradable Metallic Biomaterials -- Development of Bulk Metallic Glasses for Biomedical Application -- Development of Bulk Nanostructured Metallic Biomaterials -- Titanium Implants Based on Additive Manufacture -- Future Research on Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials.