Learning from Nature How to Design New Implantable Biomaterials:From Biomineralization Fundamentals to Biomimetic Materials and Processing Routes: Proceedings ... II
Subtitle: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)
Contributors: R.L. Reis (Editor); S. Weiner (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: November 3, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 233
ISBN-13: 9781402026478
Subjects: Engineering: general; Material Science; Engineering - General; Technology; Medical / Nursing; Science/Mathematics; Chemistry - Inorganic; Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical; Family & General Practice; Medical / Family & General Practice; Science : Chemistry - Inorganic; Technology / Engineering / General; Technology : Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical; Life Sciences - Biochemistry; Biocompatibility; Biomedical materials; Congresses
First sentence: An understanding of the relationships between structure and function in biological materials is fascinating, and may well lead to basic insights into the manner in which they function.