Advances in Chemical Engineering, Volume 29: Molecular and Cellular Foundations of Biomaterials (Advances in Chemical Engineering) (Advances in Chemical Engineering) By Michael J Sefton, Nicholas Peppas
Publisher: Academic Press Number Of Pages: 248 Publication Date: 2004-07-01 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0120085291 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780120085293 Binding: Hardcover
This latest volume in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, is a contemporary analysis of the preparation, structure and properties of biomaterials with emphasis on the molecular design and material/polymer interactions. The book addresses cell-biomaterials adhesion, biomaterials and gene therapy, protein adsorption , platelet and white cell activation processes, molecular design and surface modification of novel biomaterials.
- Original reviews - Leading chemical engineers as authors - update on biomaterials use - Novel subject on use of biomaterials in drug delivery and gene therapy - Mathematical modeling