Overview
The worldwide demand for organ transplants far exceeds available donor organs. Consequently some patients die whilst waiting for a transplant. Synthetic alternatives are therefore imperative to improve the quality of, and in some cases, save people’s lives. Advances in biomaterials have generated a range of materials and devices for use either outside the body or through implantation to replace or assist functions which may have been lost through disease or injury. Biomaterials for artificial organs reviews the latest developments in biomaterials and investigates how they can be used to improve the quality and efficiency of artificial organs. Part one discusses commodity biomaterials including membranes for oxygenators and plasmafilters, titanium and cobalt chromium alloys for hips and knees, polymeric joint-bearing surfaces for total joint replacements, biomaterials for pacemakers, defibrillators and neurostimulators and mechanical and bioprosthetic heart valves. Part two goes on to investigate advanced and next generation biomaterials including small intestinal submucosa and other decullarized matrix biomaterials for tissue repair, new ceramics and composites for joint replacement surgery, biomaterials for improving the blood and tissue compatibility of total artificial hearts (TAH) and ventricular assist devices (VAD), nanostructured biomaterials for artificial tissues and organs and matrices for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors Biomaterials for artificial organs is an invaluable resource to researchers, scientists and academics concerned with the advancement of artificial organs.
Full Product Details
Author: Michael Lysaght ,
Thomas J Webster, PhD (Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Studies, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA) ,
Thomas J. Webster (Brown University, USA) ,
Thomas J. Webster (Brown University, USA)
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume: 29
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.630kg
ISBN: 9781845696535
ISBN 10: 1845696530
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 20 December 2010
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
The book brings together aspects from a vast field in an easily digestible fashion, and the chapters are well proportioned, starting with a generous introduction before looking at specifics. The language is understandable and the specialist terminology is well explained. The use of tables and diagrams is well incorporated throughout. It is undoubtedly a useful resource, and would be well placed in the biotechnology section of any university library. It is also worth a read by any person seeking knowledge about the use of biomaterials. -Salma Husain Grad, IMMMMaterials World Magazine, March 4, 2012
The book brings together aspects from a vast field in an easily digestible fashion, and the chapters are well proportioned, starting with a generous introduction before looking at specifics. The language is understandable and the specialist terminology is well explained. The use of tables and diagrams is well incorporated throughout. It is undoubtedly a useful resource, and would be well placed in the biotechnology section of any university library. It is also worth a read by any person seeking knowledge about the use of biomaterials. <br>-Salma Husain Grad, IMMM<br>Materials World Magazine, March 4, 2012<br>
Author Information
Dr. Michael Lysaght was the Founder and Director Emeritus of Brown University, USA’s Center for Biomedical Engineering, and a retired member of the Brown Faculty. He sadly passed away before he could see this finished book and remains a widely recognized and well-respected figure in the field of biomedical engineering for his contributions to organ replacement technology. Professor Thomas J. Webster, a chemical and biomedical engineer, holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and RPI. He has founded over a dozen companies with FDA-approved medical products benefiting over 30,000 patients and is involved in sustainability and renewable energy technologies. Currently a professor at multiple universities, he has received numerous accolades, including recognition as a top scientist by PLOS and Clarivate. With over 1,350 publications and 66,000 citations, he is a former president of the U.S. Society for Biomaterials and was recently nominated for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He also established a fund for Nigerian student research in the USA.
