Ratner Buddy D. et al (eds.) Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine

2nd Edition. — Elsevier Academic Press, 2004. — 864 p. — ISBN 0-12-582463-7
Editors: Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen, Jack E. LemonsThe second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning biomaterials. This reference integrates a historical perspective of materials engineering principles with biological interactions of biomaterials. Also provided within are regulatory and ethical issues in addition to future directions of the field, and a state-of-the-art update of medical and biotechnological applications.All aspects of biomaterials science are thoroughly addressed, from tissue engineering to cochlear prostheses and drug delivery systems. Over 80 contributors from academia, government and industry detail the principles of cell biology, immunology, and pathology. Focus within pertains to the clinical uses of biomaterials as components in implants, devices, and artificial organs. This reference also touches upon their uses in biotechnology as well as the characterization of the physical, chemical, biochemical and surface properties of these materials.Provides comprehensive coverage of principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials
Integrates concepts of biomaterials science and biological interactions with clinical science and societal issues including law, regulation, and ethics
Discusses successes and failures of biomaterials applications in clinical medicine and the future directions of the field
Cover the broad spectrum of biomaterial compositions including polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, carbons, natural materials, and composites
Endorsed by the Society for BiomaterialsMaterials Science and Engineering
Properties of Materials
Classes of Materials Used in Medicine
Biology, Biochemistry, and Medicine
Some Background Concepts
Host Reactions to Biomaterials and Their Evaluation
Biological Testing of Biomaterials
Degradation of Materials in the Biological Environment
Application of Materials in Medicine, Biology, and Artificial Organs
Tissue Engineering
Practical Aspects of Biomaterials
Implants, Devices, and Biomaterials: Issues Unique to this Field
New Products and Standards
Perspectives and Possibilities in Biomaterials Science
Properties of Biological Fluids
Properties of Soft Materials
Chemical Compositions of Metals Used for Implants
The Biomaterials Literature