Dos Santos V., Brandalise R.N., Savaris M. Engineering of Biomaterials

Springer International Publishing AG, 2017. — 92 p. — (Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering) — ISBN: 978-3-319-58606-9.This book focuses on biomaterials of different forms used for medical implants. The authors introduce the characteristics and properties of biomaterials and then dedicate special chapters to metallic, ceramic, polymeric and composite biomaterials. Case studies on sterilization methods by biomaterials are also presented. Finally, the authors describe the degradation and effects of biomaterials in living tissue.Biomaterials: Characteristics and Properties
Metallic Biomaterials
Ceramic Biomaterials
Polymeric Biomaterials
Composite Biomaterials
Biomaterials Sterilization Methods
Biomaterials: Degradation and Effects on Living Tissue