This short book presents an overview of different types of biomaterial such as bio ceramics, bio polymers, metals and bio composites, while especially focusing on nano biomaterials and their applications in different tissues. It provides a compact introduction to nano materials for drug delivery systems, tissue engineering and implants, while also reviewing essential trends in the biomaterial field over the last few decades and the latest developments.

Inhalt

Introduction to Biomaterials.- Application of Biomaterials.- Bio-implants and Bio-devices.- New trends in Biomaterials.- Tissue response in Biomaterials.- References.