Advanced Bioceramics: Properties, Processing, and Applications

Advanced Bioceramics: Properties, Processing, and Applications is a comprehensive book that explores the development of bioceramics and biocomposites for biomedical applications, covering their properties, processing, clinical performance, ISO/ASTM specifications, and opportunities and challenges. It serves as a valuable reference for academics, scientists, researchers, students, and practitioners in materials science and biomedical engineering, aiding in the design of novel bioceramic-based solutions for advanced healthcare.

Format: Hardback
Length: 412 pages
Publication date: 29 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The development of bioceramics and biocomposites, which find extensive applications in the field of biomedical engineering, is intricately explored in the comprehensive text Advanced Bioceramics: Properties, Processing, and Applications. This book provides a detailed account of the advancements in the field, encompassing the synthesis and characterization of bioceramics, as well as their integration with biological components to create biocomposites. It delves into the fundamental aspects of materials science and bioengineering, emphasizing their relevance in understanding the properties and behavior of bioceramics.

The book highlights the clinical performance of bioceramics in diverse applications, including bone tissue repair, remodeling, and regeneration. It discusses the ISO/ASTM specifications that govern the processing, clinical applications, recycling/reuse, and disposal of bioceramics, ensuring their quality and safety. Moreover, it explores the health, environmental, and ethical implications associated with the use of bioceramics, emphasizing the need for responsible and sustainable practices.

Contributions from esteemed editors and recognized authors from around the globe enrich the content of this book. It serves as an invaluable reference for academics, scientists, researchers, students, and practitioners in materials science and biomedical engineering. By providing a comprehensive overview of the properties and processing of bioceramics, as well as their applications in dentistry, orthopaedic and maxillofacial implants, and regenerative and tissue engineering, this book assists in the design of novel, targeted, and personalized bioceramic-based solutions to advanced healthcare challenges.

Weight: 970g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032192512