Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Biomedical Applications

Name: Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Biomedical Applications
Brand: Taylor & Francis Inc
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Hardcover | 14 May 2013 | Edition Number 1

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Hardcover
469 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
23.4 x 15.6 x 3.18

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Hydroxyapatite coatings are of great importance in the biological and biomedical coatings fields, especially in the current era of nanotechnology and bioapplications. With a bonelike structure that promotes osseointegration, hydroxyapatite coating can be applied to otherwise bioinactive implants to make their surface bioactive, thus achieving faster healing and recovery. In addition to applications in orthopedic and dental implants, this coating can also be used in drug delivery. Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Biomedical Applications explores developments in the processing and property characterization and applications of hydroxyapatite to provide timely information for active researchers and newcomers alike.

In eight carefully reviewed chapters, hydroxyapatite experts from the United States, Japan, Singapore, and China present the latest on topics ranging from deposition processes to biomedical applications in implants and drug delivery.

This book discusses:

Magnetron sputtering and electrochemical deposition
The modification of hydroxyapatite properties by sol-gel deposition to incorporate other elements found in natural bones, such as zinc, magnesium, and fluorine
The use of pure hydroxyapatite in drug delivery applications
The growth or self-assembly of hydroxyapatite on shape memory alloy
Hydroxyapatite composite coatings--with carbon nanotubes, titanium dioxide (TiO2), and others--on the titanium alloy

Offering valuable insights and a wealth of data, including numerous tables and figures, this is a rich source of information for research on hydroxyapatite coatings. Each chapter also covers material that provides an accessible stepping stone for those who are new to the field.

Industry Reviews

"This is a well-written book containing important up-to-date information pertaining to the fabrication, properties, and applications of hydroxyapatite coatings. I highly recommend this book to engineers and researchers working in the field, particularly graduate students."
-Paul K. Chu, City University of Hong Kong

"Hydroxyapatile is indeed one of the important materials in biology, medical, and clinical studies. Of course, coating of this important material is a central issue in its application. This book nicely picks up important subjects in the corresponding field and comfortably organizes chapters with important contents."
-Katsuhiko Ariga, NIMS International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), Japan

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