Metals for biomedical devices /

Metals for Biomedical Devices, Second Edition, has been fully updated and builds upon the success of its first edition, discussing the latest techniques in metal processing methods and the behavior of this important material. Initial chapters review the current status and selection of metals for bio...

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Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Niinomi, M. (Mitsuo)
Published: Woodhead Publishing,
Publisher Address: [Place of publication not identified] :
Publication Dates: 2019.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Edition: Second edition.
Series: Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials
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Online Access: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780081026663
Summary: Metals for Biomedical Devices, Second Edition, has been fully updated and builds upon the success of its first edition, discussing the latest techniques in metal processing methods and the behavior of this important material. Initial chapters review the current status and selection of metals for biomedical devices. Subsequent chapters cover mechanical behavior, degradation and testing, corrosion, wear testing and biocompatibility, the processing of metals for biomedical applications, including topics such as forging metals and alloys, surface treatment, coatings and sterilization. Chapters in the final section discuss the clinical applications of metals, such as cardiovascular, orthopedic and new generation biomaterials. With its distinguished editor and team of expert contributors, this book is a standard reference for materials scientists, researchers and engineers working in the medical devices industry and academia.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource.
ISBN: 9780081026670
0081026676
9780081026663
0081026668
Index Number: R857
CLC: R318.08