Biomaterials: The Intersection of Biology and Materials Science, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (June 10, 2022) © 2023

  • Johnna S. Temenoff Georgia Tech and Emory University
  • Antonios G. Mikos

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Title overview

Biomaterials is written for you, the undergraduate engineering major in your 2nd year of study or later. It presents a balanced introduction to fundamental biomaterials concepts, while taking into account the multidisciplinary nature of the field. With an overall emphasis on tissue engineering, it covers classes of materials commonly used in biomedical applications, followed by the biocompatibility of materials with the biological environment. Carefully selected in-depth applications illustrate the intersection of biology and materials, preparing you to understand the scope of the field and make your own connections.

The 2nd Edition explores new topics in materials science and state-of-the-art biological techniques. New problems, examples and color images help introduce critical concepts.

Table of contents

  1. Materials for Biomedical Applications
  2. Chemical Structure of Biomaterials
  3. Physical Properties of Biomaterials
  4. Mechanical Properties of Biomaterials
  5. Biomaterial Degradation
  6. Biomaterial Processing
  7. Surface Properties of Biomaterials
  8. Protein Interactions with Biomaterials
  9. Cell Interactions with Biomaterials
  10. Biomaterial Implantation and Acute Inflammation
  11. Wound Healing and the Presence of Biomaterials
  12. Immune Response to Biomaterials
  13. Biomaterials and Thrombosis
  14. Infection, Tumorigenesis, and Calcification of Biomaterials

Appendices

  1. List of Abbreviations and Symbols

Author bios

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