Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook

<p>Written in a versatile contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike <strong>Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook Two-Volume Set</strong> covers the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field. </p><p></p><p>Consisting of two volumes—<em>Processing and Characterization</em> and <em>Applications</em>—this handbook details the latest understanding of advances in the design and performance of biological and biomedical coatings covering a vast array of material types including bio-ceramics polymers glass chitosan and nanomaterials. Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field particularly in the emerging area of regenerative medicine. </p><p></p><p>An exploration of the fundamentals elements of biological and biomedical coatings the first volume <em>Processing and Characterization</em> addresses: </p><p></p><ul> <br><br><li>Synthesis fabrication and characterization of nanocoatings </li> <br><br><li>The sol-gel method and electrophoretic deposition</li> <br><br><li>Thermal and plasma spraying</li> <br><br><li>Hydroxyapatite and organically modified coatings</li> <br><br><li>Bioceramics and bioactive glass-based coatings</li> <br><br><li>Hydrothermal crystallization and self-healing effects</li> <br><br><li>Physical and chemical vapor deposition</li> <br><br><li>Layered assembled polyelectrolyte films</li> </ul><p></p><p>With chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas this timely set provides searing insights and practical information to explore a subject that is fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits.</p>