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Author:   Rachel Williams
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   28
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.820kg
ISBN:  

9781845696405

ISBN 10:   1845696409
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   25 November 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   In Print  
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Part 1 Surface modification techniques: Surface modification of biomaterials by plasma polymerisation; Surface modification of biomaterials by covalent binding of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG); Surface modification of biomaterials by heparinisation to improve blood compatibility; Surface modification of biomaterials by peptide functionalisation; Metal surface oxidation and surface interactions; Surface modification of biomaterials by calcium phosphate deposition; Biomaterial surface topography to control cellular response: Technologies, cell behaviour and biomedical applications. Part 2 Analytical techniques and applications: Techniques for analysing biomaterial surface chemistry; Techniques for analysing biomaterial surface structure, morphology and topography; Modifying biomaterial surfaces to optimise interactions with blood; Modifying biomaterials surfaces with bioactives to control infection; Modifying biomaterial surfaces to optimise interactions with soft tissues; Modifying biomaterial surfaces for the repair and regeneration of nerve cells; Modifying biomaterial surfaces to control stem cell growth and differentiation; Modifying biomaterial surfaces to optimise interactions with bone.

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Dr Rachel Williams is a reader in clinical engineering at the University of Liverpool, UK. She is well regarded for her biomaterials research particularly her work on ophthalmic biomaterials.

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