Coatings for Biomedical Applications

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Preface

Part I: Coating types and applications

Chapter 1: Hydrophilic coatings for biomedical applications in and ex vivo

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Examples of hydrophilic coatings

1.3 Applications for hydrophilic coatings in the clinical environment (ex vivo)

1.4 Applications for hydrophilic coatings in the clinical environment (in vivo)

1.5 Conclusions and future trends

1.6 Sources of further information

1.8 Appendix: list of suppliers of hydrophilic coatings for biomedical devices

Chapter 2: Mineral coatings for orthopaedic applications

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Important characteristics of mineral coatings

2.3 Coating methods

2.4 Clinical studies

2.5 ...