Polymeric Biomaterials, Revised and Expanded

Polymeric Biomaterials, Revised and Expanded
by Severian Dumitriu
Publisher: CRC Press
Date: 2001-11-15
ISBN-10: 0824705696
ISBN-13: 9780824705695
Language: English
Pages: 1184
Book Description
Offering nearly 7000 references-3900 more than the first edition-Polymeric Biomaterials, Second Edition is an up-to-the-minute source for plastics and biomedical engineers, polymer scientists, biochemists, molecular biologists, macromolecular chemists, pharmacists, cardiovascular and plastic surgeons, and graduate and medical students in these disciplines. Completely revised and updated, it includes coverage of genetic engineering, synthesis of biodegradable polymers, hydrogels, and mucoadhesive polymers, as well as polymers for dermacosmetic treatments, burn and wound dressings, orthopedic surgery, artificial joints, vascular prostheses, and in blood contacting systems.