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>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>Building on the theoretical and methodological fundamentals of coatings as presented in the first volume <em>Applications</em> covers: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Biological/biomedical implants and other applications of carbon-based materials</li> <p> </p> <li>Control of drug release from coatings</li> <p> </p> <li>MIcrofluidic and biosensing/bioactive coatings and applications</li> <p> </p> <li>Surfaces and coatings of orthopedic dental and other implants</li> <p> </p> <li>Sol-gel-derived hydroxyapatite coatings on metallic implants</li> <p> </p> <li>Impedance spectroscopy</li> </ul><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>