Medical tribology can be defined as the science of tribological phenomena in the human body, both those that naturally occur in the tissues or organs and those that arise after implantation of an artificial device, while biomaterials are inert substances designed to be incorporated into living systems. Biomaterials and medical tribology brings together a collection of high quality articles and case studies focussing on new research and developments in these two important fields. The book provides details of the different types of biomaterial available and their applications, including nanoparticles for biomedical applications, synergism effects during fiction and fretting corrosion experiments, application of biomedical-grade titanium alloys in trabecular bone and artificial joints, fatigue strengthening of an orthopaedic Ti6AI4V alloy, wear determination on retrieved metal-on-metal hip arthoplasty, natural articular joints, the importance of bearing porosity in engineering and natural lubrication, tribological characterization of human tooth enamel, and finally, liposome-based carrier systems and devices used for pulmonary drug delivery. Biomaterials and medical tribology is an essential reference for materials scientists, engineers, and researchers in the field of medical tribology. The title also provides an overview for academics and clinicians in this area.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-13
9780857090171
eBay Product ID (ePID)
178040892
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Mechanical Engineering
Author
J Paulo Davim
Publication Name
Biomaterials and Medical Tribology: Research and Development
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
152 Pages
Dimensions
Item Weight
870g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
Editor
J Paulo Davim
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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