Introduction to Biomaterials
Basic Theory with Engineering Applications

A succinct introduction to the field of biomaterials engineering, packed with practical insights.

C. Mauli Agrawal (Author), Joo L. Ong (Author), Mark R. Appleford (Author), Gopinath Mani (Author)

9780521116909, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 7 November 2013

419 pages, 238 b/w illus. 150 exercises
24.9 x 19.6 x 2.3 cm, 1.06 kg

'This well compiled book is readily accessible to a wide readership, as the authors do not assume background knowledge of any particular field of study. Moreover, Introduction to Biomaterials strikes a pleasing balance between life science and engineering, so that both scientific principles and engineering applications are presented with a view to blending theory and practice.' Andrew Taylor-Robinson, The Biologist

This succinct textbook gives students the perfect introduction to the world of biomaterials, linking the fundamental properties of metals, polymers, ceramics and natural biomaterials to the unique advantages and limitations surrounding their biomedical applications. Clinical concerns such as sterilization, surface modification, cell-biomaterial interactions, drug delivery systems and tissue engineering are discussed in detail, giving students practical insight into the real-world challenges associated with biomaterials engineering; key definitions, equations and concepts are concisely summarised alongside the text, allowing students to quickly and easily identify the most important information; and bringing together elements from across the book, the final chapter discusses modern commercial implants, challenging students to consider future industrial possibilities. Concise enough to be taught in a single semester, and requiring only a basic understanding of biology, this balanced and accessible textbook is the ideal introduction to biomaterials for students of engineering and materials science.

1. Introduction
2. Basic properties of materials
3. Biological systems
4. Characterization of biomaterials
5. Metals: structure and properties
6. Polymers
7. Ceramics
8. Natural biomaterials
9. Surface modification
10. Sterilization of biomedical implants
11. Cell-biomaterial interactions
12. Drug delivery systems
13. Tissue engineering
14. Clinical applications.

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Mechanical engineering & materials [TG], Human biology [PSX], Cellular biology [cytology PSF], Molecular biology [PSD], Biochemistry [PSB], Biology, life sciences [PS], Biomedical engineering [MQW]