Polyurethanes in Biomedical Applications

by Nina M.K. Lamba, Kimberly A. Woodhouse, Stuart L. Cooper

Overview

Polyurethanes in Biomedical Applications studies the use of polyurethanes in implanted medical devices. This analysis describes the concepts of polymer science, the manufacture of polyurethanes, and the biological responses to implant polyurethanes, reflecting the developments in biomaterials science and the interdisciplinary nature of bioengineering.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351423373
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/19/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	25 MB
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About the Author

NinaM.K. Lamba

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Intr oduction, Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Polyurethane Copolymers, Chapter 3 Poly urethane Processing and Survey of Biomedical Polyurethanes, Chapter 4 Bulk Characterization and Structure-Property Relationships of Polyurethanes, Chapter 5 Sur face Characterization of Polyurethanes, Chapter 6 Intr oduction to Host Responses, Chapter 7 Hos t Responses to Polyurethanes, Chapter 8 Deg radation of Polyurethanes, Chapter 9 Poly urethanes in Biomedical Applications, Chapter 10 -- Summary and Future Perspectives, List of Abbreviations, Index

Editorial Reviews

This is an exceptionally well written book that is expected to become the standard reference on the use of Polyurethane in Biomedical Applications. Written in a very clear scientific way, this book provides a balance between chemistry and biology, covering not only chemical synthesis and methods of preparation but also material characterization, host response, degredation phenomena and applications. Highly recommended.

Biomaterials

Details the use of polyurethanes in implanted medical devices, touching on concepts of polymer science, the manufacture of polyurethanes, and biological responses to implant polyurethanes. Early chapters deal with concepts in polymer science, polyurethane synthesis and chemistry, and commercially available biomedical polyurethanes, and discuss properties of material with regard to the tissue/biomaterial interface. Later chapters explore the biological response to implanted polymers, with information on host responses, test procedures, and guidelines for biological testing. Literature on protein adsorption, blood responses, and soft tissue interaction is reviewed. A final chapter looks at cardiovascular, artificial organ, soft tissue, and genito-urinary applications. Includes b&w photos. Of interest to materials and life scientists, engineers, and clinicians. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

"…an impressive updata of CRC's 1986 book entitled Polyurethanes in Medicine…the book serves as a valuable summary and is recommended for the practitioner using, or considering, polyurethanes."
-David Hunkeler in Polymer News
"This is an exceptionally well written book that is expected to become the standard reference...Written in a very clear scientific way, this book provides a balance between chemistry and biology, covering not only chemical synthesis and methods of preparation but also material characterization, host response, degradation phenomena and application. Highly recommended.
-Nicholas A. Peppas, Purdue University

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