Bioceramics: Properties, Characterizations, and Applications 2008 edition

Marc Notes: Title from e-book title screen (viewed December 3, 2009).; Includes bibliographical references and indexes.; Electronic reproduction.; UK: MyiLibrary; 2009; Available via World Wide Web.; Access may be limited to MIL affiliated libraries. Review Quotes: From the reviews: "This work by Park offers an in-depth look at the field of bioceramics. Bioceramics makes good use of figures, including color images, cartoon schematics, microscope images, and quantitative graphs, which address biology, chemistry, and engineering concepts. This volume will serve well as a graduate-level resource within the curriculum of a material science and engineering department, or as a supplemental monograph for a course in biomaterials within a biomedical engineering curriculum. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, and faculty." (C. A. Reinhart-King, Choice, Vol. 46 (11), July, 2009)"Biographical Note: Joon Park is a Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa. Jacket Description/Back: Bioceramics: Properties, Characterizations, and Applications is a general introduction to the uses of ceramics and glasses in the human body for the purposes of aiding, healing, correcting deformities, and restoring lost function. With over 35 years experience, the author developed the text as an outgrowth of a course for senior and beginning graduate students in biomedical engineering and will emphasize the fundamentals and applications in modern implant fabrication, and will also deal with tissue engineering scaffolds made of ceramics. Organized as a textbook for the student needing to acquire the core competencies, it will meet the demands of advanced undergraduate or graduate coursework in bioceramics, biomaterials, biomedical engineering, and biophysics. Key Features: Detailed illustrations Example problems to provide the student with hands-on experience with concepts Extensive appendices and tutorial materials on new developments including expanded treatment of ceramic materials and implants Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine Detailed references for further readingAbout the Author: Joon Park is a Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa."Table of Contents: Preface -- 1. Introduction -- Problems -- Definitions -- References -- 2. Structure of Ceramics and Glasses -- 2.1. Atomic Bonding and Arrangement -- 2.2. Characterization of Microstructure -- 2.3. Quantitative Analysis of Single-Phase Microstructure -- 2.4. Microstructure Determination -- Problems -- Symbols/Definitions -- References -- 3. Characterization of Ceramics and Glasses -- 3.1. Mechanical Properties -- 3.2. Strengthening of ceramics and Glasses -- 3.3. Weibull Statistics of Brittle Failure -- 3.4. Impact Strength, Hardness, Friction, and Wear Properties -- 3.5. Thermal Properties (Phase Changes) -- 3.6. Surface Properties -- Problems -- Symbols/Definitions -- References -- 4. Glass Formation and Characterization -- 4.1. Glass Formation -- 4.2. Nucleation and Glass Formation -- 4.3. Strength of Glasses -- 4.4. Static Fatigue of Glasses -- Problems -- Symbols/Definitions -- References -- 5. Hard Tissues: Structure, Properties, Healing, Remodeling, and Biocompatibility -- 5.1. Structure of Proteins -- 5.2. Structure-Property Relationships -- 5.3. Hard Tissue Healing and Remodeling -- 5.4. Biocompatibility -- Problems -- Symbols/Definitions -- References -- 6. Aluminum Oxides (Alumina) -- 6.1. Source, Composition, and Structure -- 6.2. Mechanical Properties -- 6.3. Fatigue Properties and Service Life -- 6.4. Applications -- 6.5. Further Thoughts -- Problems -- Symbols/Definitions -- References -- 7. Zirconium Oxides (Zirconia) -- 7.1. Source and Manufacturing of Zirconia -- 7.2. Structure and Properties of Zirconia -- 7.3. Long-Term Stability and Implant Design -- 7.4. Further Thoughts -- Problems -- Symbols/Definitions -- References -- 8. Glass-Ceramics -- 8.1. Formation of Glass-Ceramics -- 8.2. Properties of Glass-Ceramics -- 8.3. Coatings and Composites -- 8.4. Further Thoughts -- Problems -- Definitions -- References -- 9. Hydroxyapatite -- 9.1. Source, Composition, and Structure -- 9.2. Properties of Hydroxyapatite -- 9.3. Applications -- 9.4. Further Thoughts -- Problems -- Definitions -- References -- 10. Carbons and Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings -- 10.1. Source and Structure of Carbons -- 10.2. Properties of Carbons -- 10.3. Manufacture of Carbon Implants -- 10.4. Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coatings -- 10.5. Further Thoughts -- Problems -- Definitions -- References -- 11. Sulfates and Titanates -- 11.1. Source, Composition, and Structure -- 11.2. Structure and Properties of Titanates -- 11.3. Applications -- 11.4. Further Thoughts -- Problems -- Symbols/Definitions -- References -- 12. Composites, Tissue Substitutes, and Scaffolds -- 12.1. Fundamentals of Composite Theory -- 12.2. Applications of Composites -- 12.3. Composite Scaffolds -- 12.4. Fabrication of Bone Scaffolds -- 12.5. Biocompatibility of Composite Biomaterials -- 12.6. Further Thoughts -- Problems -- Symbols/Definitions -- References -- Appendices -- Appendix I. Physical Constants and Conversions -- Appendix II. SI Units -- Appendix III. Common Prefixes -- Appendix IV. Properties of Selected Elements -- Bibliography -- Name Index -- Subject Index. Publisher Marketing:"Bioceramics: Properties, Characterization, and Applications" will be a general introduction to the uses of ceramics and glasses in the human body for the purposes of aiding, healing, correcting deformities, and restoring lost function. With over 30 years experience, the author developed the text as an outgrowth of an undergraduate course for senior students in biomedical engineering and will emphasize the fundamentals and applications in modern implant fabrication, and will also deal with tissue engineering scaffolds made of ceramics. Organized as a textbook for the student needing to acquire the core competencies, it will meet the demands of advanced undergraduate or graduate coursework in bioceramics, biomaterials, biomedical engineering, and biophysics.

Contributor Bio:  Park, Joon Joon Park is Professor, Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Iowa. Rod Lakes is a Wisconsin Distinguished Professor at the University of Wisconsin, serving both the Department of Engineering Physics and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. More information about Dr. Lakes and his research can be found on his website: http: //silver.neep.wisc.edu/~lakes