Concise Encyclopedia Of Medical And Dental Materials

Author : D. Williams,Robert W. Cahn,Michael Berliner Bever
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1990-10-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015019395592

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Concise Encyclopedia of Medical and Dental Materials by D. Williams,Robert W. Cahn,Michael Berliner Bever Pdf

Containing over 60 articles specially written for this work or revised from the highly acclaimed Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering, the Concise Encyclopedia of Medical & Dental Materials presents, in a single volume, the work of nearly 70 world experts on the current techniques and applications of materials which have been specially developed to satisfy the increasing needs of medical and dental science. Alphabetically arranged, articles cover the basic materials used including prostheses, implants, sutures and wound dressings. The biocompatibility, wear, corrosion and surface properties of the materials are also covered, as well as the mechanics of their implantation, adhesion and repair. Each article is extensively cross-referenced to other related topics and a bibliography is included referring readers to other appropriate current literature. Widely illustrated and complemented by a comprehensive three-level subject index, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of dental and medical materials available in a single volume.

Author : Anthony Kelly
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0262111454

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Concise Encyclopedia of Composite Materials by Anthony Kelly Pdf

The Concise Encyclopedia of Composite Materials provides a full and up-to-date account of composite materials, particularly fiber composites.

Author : Fred Moavenzadeh,Robert W. Cahn
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0262132486

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Concise Encyclopedia of Building and Construction Materials by Fred Moavenzadeh,Robert W. Cahn Pdf

The building materials covered by the Concise Encyclopedia of Building and Construction Materials are classified in three groups: structural materials, semistructural materials, and auxiliary materials.

Author : National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Medicine
ISBN : MINN:31951D00419044S

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National Library of Medicine Current Catalog by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) Pdf

Author : R.W. Cahn,E.M. Lifshitz
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483287515

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Concise Encyclopedia of Materials Characterization by R.W. Cahn,E.M. Lifshitz Pdf

To use materials effectively, their composition, degree of perfection, physical and mechanical characteristics, and microstructure must be accurately determined. This concise encyclopledia covers the wide range of characterization techniques necessary to achieve this. Articles included are not only concerned with the characterization techniques of specific materials such as polymers, metals, ceramics and semiconductors but also techniques which can be applied to materials in general. The techniques described cover bulk methods, and also a number of specific methods to study the topography and composition of surface and near-surface regions. These techniques range from the well-established and traditional to the very latest including: atomic force microscopy; confocal optical microscopy; gamma ray diffractometry; thermal wave imaging; x-ray diffraction and time-resolved techniques. This unique concise encyclopedia comprises 116 articles by leading experts in the field from around the world to create the ideal guide for materials scientists, chemists and engineers involved with any aspect of materials characterization. With over 540 illustrations, extensive cross-referencing, approximately 900 references, and a detailed index, this concise encyclopedia will be a valuable asset to any materials science collection.

Author : A. Kelly
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080912653

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Concise Encyclopedia of Composite Materials by A. Kelly Pdf

The Concise Encyclopedia of Composite Materials, first published as a hardbound edition in 1989, has been updated and revised and is now available as a paperback for individual researchers requiring a fundamental reference source for this dynamic field. Since 1989, research involving composite materials has advanced rapidly and this revised edition reflects those changes with the addition of new articles, including recent work on nanocomposites, smart composite materials systems, and metallic multilayers. The 67 articles included in this revised edition are presented in alphabetical order and each provides an introduction to one aspect of composite materials. Every article is extensively cross-referenced and includes a full bibliography. The volume contains over 250 photographs, drawings and tables as well as exhaustive subject and author indexes. The comprehensive breadth of coverage of the field of composite materials makes this volume an invaluable source of reference for materials scientists and mechanical engineers involved in industrial and academic research into the fabrication, properties and applications of composite materials.

Author : R.J. Brook
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080983707

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Concise Encyclopedia of Advanced Ceramic Materials by R.J. Brook Pdf

Advanced ceramics cover a wide range of materials which are ceramic by nature but have been developed in response to specific requirements. This encyclopedia collects together 137 articles in order to provide an up-to-date account of the advanced ceramic field. Some articles are drawn from the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering, often revised, and others have been newly commissioned. The Concise Encyclopedia of Advanced Ceramic Materials aims to provide a comprehensive selection of accessible articles which act as an authoritative guide to the subject. The format is designed to help the readers form opinions on a particular subject. Arranged alphabetically, with a broad subject range, the articles are diverse in character and style, thereby stimulating further discussion. Topics covered include survey articles on glass, hot pressing, insulators, powders, and many are concerned with specific chemical systems and their origins, processing and applications. The Concise Encyclopedia of Advanced Ceramic Materials will be invaluable to materials scientists, researchers, educators and industrialists working in technical ceramics.

Author : S. Mahajan,L. C. Kimerling
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483286570

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Concise Encyclopedia of Semiconducting Materials & Related Technologies by S. Mahajan,L. C. Kimerling Pdf

The development of electronic materials and particularly advances in semiconductor technology have played a central role in the electronics revolution by allowing the production of increasingly cheap and powerful computing equipment and advanced telecommunications devices. This Concise Encyclopedia, which incorporates relevant articles from the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering as well as newly commissioned articles, emphasizes the materials aspects of semiconductors and the technologies important in solid-state electronics. Growth of bulk crystals and epitaxial layers are discussed in the volume and coverage is included of defects and their effects on device behavior. Metallization and passivation issues are also covered. Over 100 alphabetically arranged articles, written by world experts in the field, are each intended to serve as the first source of information on a particular aspect of electronic materials. The volume is extensively illustrated with photographs, diagrams and tables. A bibliography is provided at the end of each article to guide the reader to recent literature. A comprehensive system of cross-references, a three-level subject index and an alphabetical list of articles are included to aid readers in the abstraction of information.

Author : John W Nicholson
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781847552051

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The Chemistry of Medical and Dental Materials by John W Nicholson Pdf

Implants into the human body, such as hip joints, heart valves and dental crowns, have been increasingly used over the last 40 years or so, and many patients have benefited from their use. But how much is known about the metals, ceramics and polymers that are used in these repairs? This book provides a state-of-the-art account of the chemistry of the synthetic materials used in medicine and dentistry. It looks at the properties and interactions of these materials within the body at a molecular level, and includes discussion of bioengineering and cell biology. In addition, there is an account of the surgical procedures used, as well as extensive coverage of the possible biological reactions to the presence of foreign materials in the body. A brief look at the emerging field of tissue engineering completes the text. Fully referenced, with detailed reviews of the current literature, The Chemistry of Medical and Dental Materials will be an essential starting-point for all those in academia and industry who are involved in the development of new and improved repair materials.

Author : Gary Wnek,Gary Bowlin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 3145 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781498761437

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Encyclopedia of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering by Gary Wnek,Gary Bowlin Pdf

Written by more than 400 subject experts representing diverse academic and applied domains, this multidisciplinary resource surveys the vanguard of biomaterials and biomedical engineering technologies utilizing biomaterials that lead to quality-of-life improvements. Building on traditional engineering principles, it serves to bridge advances in materials science, life sciences, nanotechnology, and cell biology to innovations in solving medical problems with applications in tissue engineering, prosthetics, drug delivery, biosensors, and medical devices. In nearly 300 entries, this four-volume Encyclopedia of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, Second Edition, covers: essential topics integral to tissue engineering research: bioreactors, scaffolding materials and fabrication, tissue mechanics, cellular interaction, and development of major tissues and organs being attempted by researchers worldwide; artificial lungs and muscles, bio-artificial livers, and corneal, dental, inner ear, and total hip implants; tissue engineering of blood vessels, heart valves, ligaments, microvascular networks, skeletal muscle, and skin; bone remodeling, bone cement, and bioabsorbable bone plates and screws; controlled drug delivery, insulin delivery, and transdermal and ocular implant-based drug delivery; endovascular stent grafts, vascular grafts, and xenografts; 3-D medical imaging, electrical impedance imaging, and intravascular ultrasound; biomedical, protein adsorption, and in vivo cardiovascular modeling; polymer foams, biofunctional and conductive polymers, and electroactive polymeric materials; blood–material interactions, the bone–implant interface, host reactions, and foreign body responses and much more.

Author : K.H.J. Buschow
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1361 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005-12-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080457659

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Concise Encyclopedia of Magnetic and Superconducting Materials by K.H.J. Buschow Pdf

Magnetic and superconducting materials pervade every avenue of the technological world – from microelectronics and mass-data storage to medicine and heavy engineering. Both areas have experienced a recent revitalisation of interest due to the discovery of new materials, and the re-evaluation of a wide range of basic mechanisms and phenomena. This Concise Encyclopedia draws its material from the award-winning Encyclopedia of Materials and Engineering, and includes updates and revisions not available in the original set -- making it the ideal reference companion for materials scientists and engineers with an interest in magnetic and superconducting materials. Contains in excess of 130 articles, taken from the award-winning Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, including ScienceDirect updates not available in the original set Each article discusses one aspect of magnetic and superconducting materials and includes photographs, line drawings and tables to aid the understanding of the topic at hand Cross-referencing guides readers to articles covering subjects of related interest

Author : François Cardarelli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1339 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781846286698

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Materials Handbook by François Cardarelli Pdf

This unique and practical book provides quick and easy access to data on the physical and chemical properties of all classes of materials. The second edition has been much expanded to include whole new families of materials while many of the existing families are broadened and refined with new material and up-to-date information. Particular emphasis is placed on the properties of common industrial materials in each class. Detailed appendices provide additional information, and careful indexing and a tabular format make the data quickly accessible. This book is an essential tool for any practitioner or academic working in materials or in engineering.

Author : Munmaya Mishra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 2856 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351651202

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Concise Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials by Munmaya Mishra Pdf

The Concise Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials presents new and selected content from the 11-volume Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials Encyclopedia. The carefully culled content includes groundbreaking work from the earlier published work as well as exclusive online material added since its publication in print. A diverse and global team of renowned scientists provide cutting edge information concerning polymers and polymeric biomaterials. Acknowledging the evolving nature of the field, the encyclopedia also features newly added content in areas such as tissue engineering, tissue repair and reconstruction, and biomimetic materials.

Author : Iuliana Stoica,Omari Mukbaniani,Neha Kanwar Rawat,A. K. Haghi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000345636

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Applications of Biodegradable and Bio-Based Polymers for Human Health and a Cleaner Environment by Iuliana Stoica,Omari Mukbaniani,Neha Kanwar Rawat,A. K. Haghi Pdf

The world faces significant challenges as the population and consumption continue to grow while nonrenewable fossil fuels and other raw materials are depleted at ever-increasing rates. This informative volume provides a technical approach to address these issues using green design and analysis. It takes an interdisciplinary look at concepts that can be applied across engineering disciplines in the development of products, processes, and systems to minimize environmental impacts across all life cycle phases. Topics include polymers for pollutant removal, wood-based biopolymers, bio-based polymers for drug formulations, biomaterial-based medical implants, biodegradabilty of biopolymer materials, bio-based polymers for food packaging applications, biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering applications, and more.

Author : Navinchandra Gopal Shimpi
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081010587

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Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Composites by Navinchandra Gopal Shimpi Pdf

Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications begins by discussing the current state-of-the-art, new challenges and opportunities for various biodegradable and biocompatible polymer composite systems. Interfacial characterization of composites and the structure-property relationships in various composite systems are explained in detail via a theoretical model. Processing techniques for various macro and nanocomposite systems and the influence of processing parameters on properties of the composite are also reviewed in detail. The characterization of microstructure, elastic, visco-elastic, static and dynamic mechanical, thermal, rheological, optical, and electrical properties are highlighted, as are a broad range of applications. The book is a useful reference resource for both researchers and engineers working in composites materials science, biotechnology and nanotechnology, and is also useful for students attending chemistry, physics, and materials science and engineering courses. Presents recent outcomes and highlights the going importance of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer composites and their impact on the environment Analyzes all the main processing techniques, characterization and applications of biodegradable composites Written by leading international experts working in the field of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer composites Covers a broad range of application fields, including medical and pharmaceutical, agricultural, packaging and transport