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Biomaterials for artificial organs.
The worldwide demand for organ transplants far exceeds available donor organs. Consequently some patients die whilst waiting for a transplant. Synthetic alternatives are therefore imperative to improve the quality of, and in some cases, save people's lives. Advances in biomaterials have generat...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge, UK ; Philadelphia :
Woodhead Pub.,
2011.
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| Colección: | Woodhead Publishing in materials.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Biomaterials for artificial organs; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Dedication; Part I Commodity biomaterials; 1Membranes for oxygenators and plasma filters; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Membranes for blood oxygenation; 1.3 Membranes for plasma separation; 1.4 Economic considerations; 1.5 Future trends; 1.6 Abbreviations; 1.7 References; 2 Titanium and cobalt-chromium alloys for hips and knees; 2.1 Hip and knee joint replacement; 2.2 Challenges for currentmetal hip and knee implants.
- 2.3 Material fundamentals of titanium and cobalt- chromium alloys used in hip and knee replacement2.4 Advances in titaniumand cobalt-chromiumalloys used for joint implant; 2.5 Conclusions and future trends; 2.6 References; 3Polymeric joint bearing surfaces for total joint replacements; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Early development of joint bearing couples; 3.3 Ultrahigh molecularweight polyethylene (UHMWPE); 3.4 The introduction of high dose crosslinking; 3.5 Failures inmaterial development; 3.6 Joint-specific challenges and alternatives; 3.7 Future trends; 3.8 References.
- 4 Biomaterials for pacemakers, defibrillators and neurostimulators4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Pacemakers; 4.3 Defibrillators; 4.4 Neurostimulators; 4.5 Engineering approaches to solve material problems; 4.6 Reliability and testing; 4.7 Future electrical stimulation devices; 4.8 Acknowledgements; 4.9 Sources of further information and advice; 4.10 References; 5Mechanical and bioprosthetic heart valves; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Mechanical valves; 5.3 Tissue valves; 5.4 Design considerations; 5.5 Material considerations; 5.6 Process considerations; 5.7 Additional considerations; 5.8 Emerging technology.
- 5.9 Applicable standards5.10 Conclusions and future trends; 5.11 Sources of further information and advice; 5.12 Dedication; 5.13 References; Part II Advanced and generation biomaterials; 6Small intestinal submucosa and other decellularized matrix biomaterials for tissue repair; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 In situ tissue engineering; 6.3 Harvest from nature or build from scratch; 6.4 The extreme importance of processing; 6.5 Clinical lessons learned; 6.6 References; 7New ceramics and composites for joint replacement surgery; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Ceramics for bearing applications.
- 7.3 Limitations of ceramics for bearing applications7.4 Development of ceramics for bearing applications; 7.5 Future developments in ceramic bearing materials; 7.6 Future trends; 7.7 References; 8 Biomaterials for improving the blood and tissuecompatibility of total artificial hearts (TAH) andventricular assist devices (VAD); 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Historical background of cardiac assist devices; 8.3 Characterization of biomaterials: interaction with blood and tissue surface; 8.4 Biomaterials of current cardiac devices.