Hemocompatibility of biomaterials in contact with the blood of patients is a prerequisite for
the short-and long-term applications of medical devices such as cardiovascular stents …

Biomaterials play a significant role in revolutionizing human life in terms of implants and
medical devices. These materials essentially need to be highly biocompatible and inert to …

Bioengineers need a thorough grounding in biocompatibility-the biological performance of
materials. Until now, there were no publications suitable for a neophyte in the field; prior …

Written by more than 400 subject experts representing diverse academic and applied
domains, this multidisciplinary resource surveys the vanguard of biomaterials and …

It is widely accepted that implant surface factors affect the quality of the bone-to-implant
interface. Recent additional treatments superimposed on moderately rough cpTitanium …

Considering the fluid nature of nano breakthroughs—and the delicate balance between
benefits and consequences as they apply to medicine—readers at all levels require a …

Electrically polarized biomaterials and their interactions with the surrounding biological
environment is important for understanding the host response, growth and inhibition of …

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the process of selectively joining materials to fabricate
objects in a layer-by-layer approach using digital part information, ie 3D CAD models. This …

Direct skeletal fixation, termed osseointegration, has expanded in the last century and
includes use in total joint replacements, the edentulous mandible and maxilla, and …

The effect of interlayer cooling in directed energy deposition on the microstructure and
mechanical properties of two titanium alloys (Ti–6Al–4 V and Ti–2.5 Fe–4.5 Al–0.25 Si) was …