Biological and biomedical coatings handbook. Applications ; Biological and biomedical coatings handbook. Processing and characterization

Written in a versatile, contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike, Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Set covers the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field. Consisting of two volumes—Processing and Characterization and Applications—this handbook details the latest understanding of advances in the design and performance of biological and biomedical coatings, covering a vast array of material types, including bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, chitosan, and nanomaterials. Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the emerging area of regenerative medicine. An exploration of the fundamentals elements of biological and biomedical coatings, the first volume, Processing and Characterization, addresses: Synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of nanocoatings The sol-gel method and electrophoretic depositionThermal and plasma sprayingHydroxyapatite and organically modified coatingsBioceramics and bioactive glass-based coatingsHydrothermal crystallization and self-healing effectsPhysical and chemical vapor depositionLayered assembled polyelectrolyte filmsWith chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set provides searing insights and practical information to explore a subject that is fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits. Providing a timely reference for both experts and newcomers, this volume explores the latest developments in films and coatings for biological and biomedical applications. It covers a wide array of material types, including sol-gel, bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, nanomaterials, and chitosan. Written in a versatile, contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike, Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Set covers the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field. Consisting of two volumes-Processing and Characterization and Applications-this handbook details the latest understanding of advances in the design and performance of biological and biomedical coatings, covering a vast array of material types, including bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, chitosan, and nanomaterials. Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the emerging area of regenerative medicine. Building on the theoretical and methodological fundamentals of coatings as presented in the first volume, Applications covers: Biological/biomedical implants and other applications of carbon-based materials Control of drug release from coatings MIcrofluidic and biosensing/bioactive coatings and applications Surfaces and coatings of orthopedic, dental, and other implants Sol-gel-derived hydroxyapatite coatings on metallic implants Impedance spectroscopy With chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set provides searing insights and practical information to explore a subject that is fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits Written in a versatile, contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike, Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Setexplores the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field. The set covers advances in the latest understanding, design, and performance of biological and biomedical coatings for a vast array of material types, including sol-gel, bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, chitosan, and nanomaterials. Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the field of regenerative medicine. Topics include: Implants and implanted devicesOrganically modified coatingsOrthopedic and dental implantsControl of drug releaseBiosensing and bioactive coatingsThermal and plasma sprayingHydrothermal, physical, and chemical vapor depositionImpedance spectroscopyHydroxyapatite nanocoatingsWith chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set consists of two volumesProcessing and Characterization and Applicationsto cover a subject that is truly fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits