Biomaterials A Tantalus Experience
Replacement of a failing hip joint or other defective organs in the human body by artificial ‘spare parts’ has significantly improved our quality of life. These spare parts have to meet a wide spectrum of mechanical, chemical and design requirements. In this book, the properties and selection of ma...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2010, 2010
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2010 |
| Series: | Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- The Perfect Human Machine
- The Failing Human Machine
- Corrosion
- Intoxicated by Implants?
- Zirconium and Other Newcomers
- Long Bones
- Layer by Layer
- Metal Implants Bound to Disappear
- A 7,000 Year Old Story: Ceramics
- Dental Materials
- The Perfect Prosthesis?
- Heart Valve Substitutes
- Tissue Engineering: Regenerative Medicine
- Water
- Closing Dinner Speech