Bioceramics: For Materials Science and Engineering

Provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of bioceramics and their applications in medical devices and other biomedical applications

Bioceramics is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses the use of ceramic materials for biomedical applications. The use of ceramic orthopaedic implants and bone cements is well-established and the field of tissue engineering also relies on a knowledge-based design of tailored ceramic scaffolds.

For the design and production of bioceramics, materials scientists need a thorough understanding of ceramics as a class of materials, as well a good working knowledge of the field of biomaterials including the interaction of biomaterials with their biological surroundings. The biomedical applications of the materials and the perspective of biomedical professionals need to be considered, providing a real-world assessment of the academic research field.

Bioceramics is the only book that covers all of these aspects. The book addresses the types of bioceramics currently available, their structure and fundamental properties and their most important applications.