Reflecting the advances made in recent years, this is a comprehensive overview of calcium orthophosphates for bioceramics and biocomposites with a special focus on the detailed description of all those available, including their biological and geological occurrence, preparation, chemical composition, structure–property relationships and applications. In particular, the book discusses the suitability of these orthophosphates for biomedical applications and their use as bone grafts in surgery and medicine. The result is a useful reference for researchers with an academic, medical or commercial background. INDICE: CALCIUM ORTHOPHOSPHATES (CaPO4): OCCURRENCE, PROPERTIES AND BIOMIMETICS. Introduction. Geological and Biological Occurences. The Member of CaPO4 Family. Biological Hard Tissues of CaPO4. Pathological Calcification of CaPO4. Biomimetic Crystallization of CaPO4. Conclusions and Outlook. . CALCIUM ORTHOPHOSPHATE BIOCERAMICS IN MEDICINE. Introduction. General Knowledge and Definitions. Bioceramics of CaPO4. The Major Properties. Biomedical Applications. Biological Properties and in vivo Behavior. Non–Biomedical Applications of CaPO4. CaPO4 Bioceramics in Tissue Engineering. Conclusions and Outlook. . BIOCOMPOSITES FROM CALCIUM ORTHOPHOSPHATES. Introduction. General Information and Knowledge. The Major Constituents of Biocomposites and Hybrid Biomaterials for Bone Grafting. Biocomposites and Hybrid Biomaterials Based on CaPO4. Interaction Among the Phases in CaPO4–Based Formulations. Bioactivity and Biodegradation of CaPO4–Based Formulations. Some Challenges and Critical Issues. Conclusions
- ISBN: 978-3-527-33788-0
- Editorial: Wiley VCH
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 416
- Fecha Publicación: 18/05/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés