This book is an excellent guide for students or professionals looking to gain an in-depth understanding of biomaterials. It covers the basics of biocompatibility, tissue engineering and delves into the applications of biomaterials. The authors have received prestigious awards for their work, giving the book an added level of credibility and expertise. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of biomaterials.

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Intended for use in an introductory course on biomaterials, taught primarily in departments of biomedical engineering. The book covers classes of materials commonly used in biomedical applications, followed by coverage of the biocompatibility of those materials with the biological environment. Finally, it covers some in-depth applications of biomaterials. It does all of this with an overall emphasis on tissue engineering.

Co-authors, Johnna Temenoff and Antonios Mikos, are the 2010 Meriam/Wiley Distinguished Author Award Recipients for Biomaterials: The Intersection of Biology and Materials Science.

Author: Johnna S. Temenoff
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 504
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
Publication Date: 04 Feb 2008

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