Biomaterials Science, Second Edition
Subtitle: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine
Edition: 2 edition
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: July 29, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 864
ISBN-13: 9780125824637
Subjects: Materials science; Medical equipment & techniques; Science/Mathematics; Engineering - General; Biocompatible Materials; Science; Technology & Industrial Arts; Medical / Nursing; Family & General Practice; Biotechnology; Material Science; Science / Biotechnology; Life Sciences - Biochemistry; Biomedical materials
First sentence: The bulk and surface properties of biomaterials used for medical implants have been shown to directly influence, and in some cases, control the dynamic interactions that take place at the tissue-implant interface.