Opis: Biomaterials for Artificial Organs - M Lysaght

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 generated a range of materials and devices for use either outside the body or through implantation to replace or assist functions which may have been lost through disease or injury. Biomaterials for artificial organs reviews the latest developments in biomaterials and investigates how they can be used to improve the quality and efficiency of artificial organs. Part 1 discusses commodity biomaterials including membranes for oxygenators and plasmafilters, titanium and cobalt chromium alloys for hips and knees, polymeric joint-bearing surfaces for total joint replacements, biomaterials for pacemakers, defibrillators and neurostimulators and mechanical and bioprosthetic heart valves. Part 2 goes on to investigate advanced and next generation biomaterials including small intestinal submucosa and other decullarized matrix biomaterials for tissue repair, new ceramics and composites for joint replacement surgery, biomaterials for improving the blood and tissue compatibility of total artificial hearts (TAH) and ventricular assist devices (VAD), nanostructured biomaterials for artificial tissues and organs and matrices for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors Biomaterials for artificial organs is an invaluable resource to researchers, scientists and academics concerned with the advancement of artificial organs. "The book brings together aspects from a vast field in an easily digestible fashion, and the chapters are well proportioned, starting with a generous introduction before looking at specifics. The language is understandable and the specialist terminology is well explained. The use of tables and diagrams is well incorporated throughout. It is undoubtedly a useful resource, and would be well placed in the biotechnology section of any university library. It is also worth a read by any person seeking knowledge about the use of biomaterials."-Salma Husain Grad, IMMMMaterials World Magazine, March 4, 2012Part 1 Commodity biomaterials: Membranes for oxygenators and plasmafilters: Titanium and cobalt-chromium alloys for hips and knees; Polymeric joint bearing surfaces for total joint replacements; Biomaterials for pacemakers, defibrillators and neurostimulators; Mechanical and bioprosthetic heart valves in biomaterials for artificial organs. Part 2 Advanced and next generation biomaterials: Small intestinal submucosa and other decullarized matrix biomaterials for tissue repair; New ceramics and composites for joint replacement surgery; Biomaterials for improving the blood and tissue compatibility of total artificial hearts (TAH) and ventricular assist devices (VAD); Nanostructured biomaterials for artificial tissues and organs; Matrices for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Szczegóły: Biomaterials for Artificial Organs - M Lysaght

Tytuł: Biomaterials for Artificial Organs
Autor: M Lysaght
Producent: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781845696535
Rok produkcji: 2010
Ilość stron: 320
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 0.63 kg

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