Kurzbeschreibung Clearly divided into three sections, this book is the first to concentrate on the highly important area of metal-based implants and their improved functionality and acceptance by the body.
Aus dem Inhalt I. Interface Influence of Materials and Surface Modifications Introduction Metals and Alloys Topological Surface Modifications Chemical Surface Modifications II. Physical and Physicochemical Surface Characterization Introduction Surface Topology Spectroscopic Interface Characterization Physical Characterization of Protein Adsorption Computer Simulations: Modeling of Protein Adsorption on Nanostructured Metallic Surfaces III. Biological Characterization of the Interface and Materials Related Biosystem Reactions Protein and Cell Adhesion Mechanisms Material-induced Cell Interactions Topology-dependent Cellular Interactions Materials-dependent Formation of New Hard Tissue