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1 84569 700 6
Published
Q2 2011
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Advanced wound repair therapies 
Farrar, Greener
Wound repair is an important and lucrative sector of the medical industry. Consequently significant and increasingly sophisticated biomaterials and strategies are continuously being developed. Adva... more...
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1 84569 768 5
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Q3 2011
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Bioactive glasses: Materials, properties and applications
Ylänen
Due to their biocompatibility and bioactivity, bioactive glasses are used extensively as implant materials throughout the human body to replace or repair damaged tissue. Once in vivo, this man-made ma... more...
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1 84569 624 7
Published
Q4 2011
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approx £135.00 / US$230.00 / €170.00
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Bioactive materials in medicine: Design and applications
Zhao, Courtney, Qian
Bioactive materials in medicine provides readers with information on the current status and developments in bioactive materials for medical applications. Initial chapters focus on the fundament... more...
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1 84569 653 0
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January 2011
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approx £125.00 / US$230.00 / €170.00
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Biomaterials for artificial organs
Lysaght, Webster
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 improv... more...
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1 84569 799 5
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Q2 2011
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approx £125.00 / US$210.00 / €155.00
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Biomaterials in plastic surgery: Breast implants
Brandon
Breast implants are one of the most regularly used prosthesis (both for cosmetic and reconstructive purposes) in plastic surgery. Unfortunately they are also one of the most controversial implants ava... more...
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1 84569 590 9
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January 2011
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Biomedical hydrogels: Biochemistry, manufacture and medical applications
Rimmer
Hydrogels are very important for biomedical applications because they can be chemically manipulated to alter and control the hydrogel’s interaction with cells and tissues. Their flexibility and high w... more...
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1 84569 935 1
Published
Q2 2011
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approx £150.00 / US$255.00 / €190.00
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Biosensors for medical applications
Higson
Biomedical sensors play an important role in the detection and monitoring of a range of critical medical conditions. This important publication provides readers with a comprehensive review of establis... more...
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1 84569 439 2
Published
Q4 2011
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approx £125.00 / US$210.00 / €155.00
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Biotextiles as medical implants
King, Gupta
Textile fibres, yarns, fabrics and composites play a vital role in the manufacture of various medical implants including the replacement of diseased or non-functioning parts of the body. This book pro... more...
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1 84569 568 2
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Q2 2011
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approx £135.00 / US$245.00 / €190.00
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Coatings for biomedical applications
Driver
Coatings for biomaterials provide a means to improve the wear of joints, change the biological interaction between implant and host and combine the properties of various materials to improve device pe... more...
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1 84569 929 7
Published
Q2 2011
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approx £125.00 / US$210.00 / €155.00
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Durability and reliability of medical polymers
Jenkins
Given the rapid development and use of polymers within medicine, the durability and reliability of biomaterials and devices is an area of critical importance to the biomedical industry. Failure and li... more...
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1 84569 741 3
Published
Q3 2011
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approx £155.00 / US$265.00 / €195.00
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Electrospinning for tissue regeneration
Bosworth, Downes
Electrospinning is most commonly associated with textile manufacturing. However recent research and development has proved that the technology can be used to create organ components and repair damaged... more...
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1 84569 588 7
Published
January 2011
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approx £145.00 / US$245.00 / €180.00
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Injectable biomaterials: Science and applications
Vernon
Novel injectable materials for non-invasive surgical procedures are becoming increasingly popular. An advantage of these materials include easy deliverability into the body, however the suitability of... more...
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1 84569 589 5
Published
Q1 2011
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approx £155.00 / US$305.00 / €225.00
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Preprosthetic and maxillofacial surgery: Biomaterials, bone grafting and tissue engineering
Ferri, Hunziker
Since the discovery of the osseointegration (the integration of bone and titanium implants), the development of oral implantology has risen dramatically. One of the most important factors in ensuring ... more...
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1 84569 932 7
Published
Q2 2011
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approx £135.00 / US$230.00 / €170.00
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Sterilisation of biomaterials
Le Rouge, Simmons
It is vital that all materials and devices which are implanted or come into contact with the human body are safely and effectively sterilised, to eliminate or kill any harmful agents such as bacteria.... more...
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ISBN
1 84569 640 9
Published
November 2010
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approx £145.00 / US$245.00 / €180.00
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Surface modification of biomaterials: Methods analysis and applications
Williams
The surface modification of biomaterials plays a significant role in determining the outcome of biological-material interactions. With the appropriate modification a material’s surface can be tailored... more...
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1 84569 464 3
Published
September 2010
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approx £115.00 / US$195.00 / €145.00
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Biomaterials and devices for the circulatory system 
Gourlay, Black
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world today. Thanks to major advances in circulatory biomaterials and medical devices over the past few decades, many complications ... more...
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1 84569 224 1
Published
July 2010
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£155.00 / US$265.00 / €195.00
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Medical and healthcare textiles
Anand, Kennedy, Miraftab, Rajendran
Medical textiles remain one of the most dynamic areas of research in textiles. Medical and healthcare textiles is a combination of the worldwide research into medical textiles written by leadin... more...
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1 84569 509 7
Published
July 2010
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£145.00 / US$245.00 / €180.00
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Biointegration of medical implant materials: Science and design
Sharma
Biointegration is essential for the successful performance of implanted materials and devices within the human body. With an increasing number and wide range of implant procedures being performed, it... more...
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1 84569 434 1
Published
March 2010
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Metals for biomedical devices
Niinomi
Despite recent advances in medical devices using other materials, metallic implants are still one of the most commercially significant sectors of the industry. Given the widespread use of metals in m... more...
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1 84569 417 1
Published
January 2010
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£150.00 / US$255.00 / €190.00
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Regenerative medicine and biomaterials for the repair of connective tissues
Archer, Ralphs
Regenerative medicine for the repair of connective tissues is a fast moving field which generates a lot of interest. Unfortunately the biomaterials and biomechanics for soft tissue repair has been und... more...
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1 84569 443 0
Published
December 2009
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Biomaterials and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology
Chirila
With an increasingly aged population, eye diseases are becoming more widespread. Biomaterials have contributed in recent years to numerous medical devices for the restoration of eyesight, improving ma... more...
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1 84569 470 8
Published
December 2009
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Drug-device combination products: Delivery technologies and applications
Lewis
Drug delivery systems represent a vast area of research and development within biomaterials and medicine and the demand for sophisticated drug delivery devices continues to drive novel product develop... more...
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1 84569 436 8
Published
November 2009
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£160.00 / US$270.00 / €200.00
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Biomedical composites
Ambrosio
Biocomposites are widely used in the medical industry to repair and restore bone, tooth, cartilage skin and other tissues. Biomedical composites, provides a thorough review of the current statu... more...
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1 84569 385 X
Published
August 2009
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£145.00 / US$245.00 / €180.00
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Bone repair biomaterials
Planell, Best, Lacroix, Merolli
Bone repair is a fundamental part of the rapidly expanding medical care sector and has benefited from many recent technological developments. With an increasing number of technologies available, it is... more...
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1 84569 271 3
Published
April 2009
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£135.00 / US$230.00 / €170.00
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Advanced textiles for wound care
Rajendran
An important and growing area of the textile industry is the medical sector. The extent of this growth is due to constant improvements in both textile technology and medical procedures. This collectio... more...
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1 84569 402 3
Published
April 2009
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£155.00 / US$265.00 / €195.00
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Biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology
Denstedt, Atala
Urology is the branch of medicine dealing with disorders or diseases of the male genitor-urinary tract and the female urinary tract. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on the... more...
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1 84569 529 1
Published
April 2009
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£49.00 / US$85.00 / €60.00
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Materials science for dentistry (Ninth edition)
Darvell
Materials Science for Dentistry has established itself as a standard reference for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in dentistry. It provides a fundamental understanding of the materials ... more...
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1 84569 363 9
Published
January 2009
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£125.00 / US$210.00 / €155.00
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Biomaterials for treating skin loss
Orgill, Blanco
The primary causes of wounds requiring skin replacement are severe burns and ulcers. Materials must provide an effective temporary barrier, promote healing and minimise scarring. Massive improvements ... more...
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1 84569 358 2
Published
December 2008
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£175.00 / US$300.00 / €220.00
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Cellular response to biomaterials
Di Silvio
The response of cells to biomaterials is critical in medical devices. Traditionally inert biomaterials were used to minimise the reaction in cells in contact with the material. However, it has been re... more...
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1 84569 344 2
Published
November 2008
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£140.00 / US$240.00 / €175.00
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Shape memory alloys for biomedical applications
Yoneyama, Miyazaki
Shape memory alloys are suitable for a wide range of biomedical applications, such as dentistry, bone repair and cardiovascular stents. Shape memory alloys for biomedical applications provides ... more...
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1 84569 376 0
Published
October 2008
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£150.00 / US$255.00 / €190.00
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Orthopaedic bone cements
Deb
Bone cements are widely used in orthopaedic applications to anchor implants to existing bone, reconstruct bone and deliver bioactive agents to the body. With an increasing number of bone cements avail... more...
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1 84569 329 9
Published
September 2008
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£140.00 / US$240.00 / €175.00
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Degradation rate of bioresorbable materials: Prediction and evaluation
Buchanan
Bioresorbable materials are extensively used for a wide range of biomedical applications from drug delivery to fracture fixation, and may remain in the body for weeks, months or even years. Accurately... more...
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1 84569 264 0
Published
August 2008
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£185.00 / US$315.00 / €230.00
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Natural-based polymers for biomedical applications
Reis, Neves, Mano, Gomes, Marques, Azevedo
Polymers from natural sources are particularly useful as biomaterials and in regenerative medicine, given their similarity to the extracellular matrix and other polymers in the human body. This import... more...
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1 84569 245 4
Published
July 2008
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£175.00 / US$300.00 / €220.00
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Joint replacement technology
Revell
Joint replacement has been one of the major successes of modern medicine. Its continued success depends on effective collaboration between clinicians and researchers across many different areas in sci... more...
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1 84569 204 7
Published
March 2008
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£180.00 / US$305.00 / €225.00
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Bioceramics and their clinical applications
Kokubo
Bioceramics have been used very successfully within the human body for many years. They are commonly used in orthopaedic surgery and dentistry but they are potentially suitable for a wide range of imp... more...
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1 84569 296 9
Published
March 2008
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£155.00 / US$265.00 / €195.00
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Dental biomaterials: Imaging, testing and modelling
Curtis, Watson
Dental biomaterials reviews the materials used in this important area, their performance and how such performance can be measured and optimised. Chapters review optical and electron microscopy ... more...
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1 84569 176 8
Published
October 2007
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£175.00 / US$300.00 / €220.00
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Tissue engineering using ceramics and polymers
Boccaccini, Gough
Technology and research in the field of tissue engineering has drastically increased within the last few years to the extent that almost every tissue and organ of the human body could potentially be r... more...
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1 84569 070 2
Published
August 2007
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£125.00 / US$210.00 / €155.00
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Biomedical polymers
Jenkins
Given the rapid development and use of biomaterials, it is becoming increasingly important to understand the structure, processing and properties of biomedical polymers and their medical applications.... more...
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1 84569 036 2
Published
May 2007
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£160.00 / US$270.00 / €200.00
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Artificial cells, cell engineering and therapy
Prakash
Artificial cells, cell engineering and therapy are emerging technologies which will make a significant impact on the future of medicine and healthcare. However, research within the field is vas... more...
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1 84569 027 3
Published
February 2007
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£145.00 / US$245.00 / €180.00
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Smart textiles for medicine and healthcare: Materials, systems and applications
Van Langenhove
Smart or intelligent textiles are a relatively novel area of research within the textile industry with enormous potential within the healthcare industry. This book provides a unique insight into recen... more...
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1 84569 138 5
Published
September 2006
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£135.00 / US$230.00 / €170.00
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Medical modelling: The application of advanced design and development techniques in medicine
Bibb
Research into medical modelling and the application of design and product development technologies in medicine and surgery requires a multidisciplinary approach. Designed to be accessible to all disci... more...
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ISBN
1 85573 683 7
Published
November 2005
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£165.00 / US$280.00 / €205.00
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Medical textiles and biomaterials for healthcare
Anand, Miraftab, Rajendran, Kennedy
Medical textiles are a major growth area within the technical textiles industry and the range of applications continues to grow and increase in diversity with every new development. Recent innovations... more...
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1 85573 737 X
Published
September 2005
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£45.00 / US$75.00 / €55.00
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Biomaterials, artificial organs and tissue engineering
Hench, Jones
Maintaining quality of life in an ageing population is one of the great challenges of the 21st Century. This book and collection of illustrated CD lectures summarises how this challenge is being met b... more...
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ISBN
1 85573 928 3
Published
July 2005
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£190.00 / US$325.00 / €240.00
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Molecular interfacial phenomena of polymers and biopolymers
Chen
One of the most exciting areas of polymer research is the study of interfacial phenomena and their practical applications. This major work reviews the key research in this important area and is used i... more...
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1 85957 490 4
Published
May 2005
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£95.00 / US$160.00 / €120.00
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Sterilisation of polymer healthcare products
Rogers
This book discusses the evaluation of candidate materials and components for compatibility with the different sterilisation methods. From this point methods may be chosen and materials screened for bi... more...
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1 85573 930 5
Published
May 2005
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£190.00 / US$325.00 / €240.00
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Surfaces and interfaces for biomaterials
Vadgama
Given such problems as rejection, the interface between an implant and its human host is a critical area in biomaterials. Surfaces and interfaces for biomaterials summarises the wealth of resea... more...
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1 85573 838 4
Published
May 2005
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£165.00 / US$280.00 / €205.00
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Sterilisation of tissues using ionising radiations
Kennedy, Phillips, Williams
Existing methods and processing for sterilising tissues are proving inadequate in many instances. Infections have been transmitted from the graft to the recipient and in the USA the Centre for Disease... more...
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1 85573 570 9
Published
October 2002
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£310.00 / US$525.00 / €390.00
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Hyaluronan: Proceedings of an international meeting, September 2000, North East Wales Institute, UK
Kennedy, Phillips, Williams, Hascall
Hyaluronan and its derivatives has developed very quickly in the last few years from a scientific novelty into an important new material for a diverse range of medical and biomaterial applicati... more...
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