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 select…
This book highlights those areas of civil engineering where microbiological activities can have a significant impact during design, construction and operation phases of projects.
This is the first inclusive and organized reference book on how to do mechanical testing of bone. The topic has not been adequately covered by any existing books on bone mechanics. The book will complement the major reference books on bone biomechanics. It responds to significan…
The mechanical properties of whole bones, bone tissue, and the bone-implant interfaces are as important as their morphological or structural aspects. This book is the first inclusive and organized reference on how to conduct mechanical testing of bone and the bone-implant interf…
Biomaterials and medical devices must be rigorously tested in the laboratory before they can be implanted. Testing requires the right analytical techniques. Characterization of biomaterials reviews the latest methods for analyzing the structure, properties and behaviour of bioma…