Woodhead Publishing Surface Modification of Magnesium and its Alloys for Biomedical Applications: Biological Interactions, Mechanical Properties and Testing Volume 1 (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials)

Surface modification of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applications: Biological interactions, mechanical properties and testing, the first of two volumes, is an essential guide on the use of magnesium as a degradable implant material. Due to their excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, magnesium based degradable implants provide a viable option for the permanent metallic implants. This volume focuses on the fundamental concepts of surface modification of magnesium, its biological interactions, mechanical properties and, in vitro and in vivo testing. The contents of volume 1 is organized and presented in three parts. Part 1 reviews the fundamental aspects of surface modification of magnesium, including surface design, opportunities, challenges and its role in revolutionizing biodegradable biomaterials. Part 2 addresses the biological and mechanical properties covering an in vivo approach to the bioabsorbable behavior of magnesium alloys, mechanical integrity and, the effects of amino acids and proteins on the performance of surface modified magnesium. Part 3 delves in to testing and characterization, exploring the biocompatibility and effects on fatigue life alongside the primary characteristics of surface modified magnesium. All chapters are written by experts, this two volume series provides systematic and thorough coverage of all major modification technologies and coating types of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applications. Expert analysis of the fundamentals in surface modification of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applications Includes biological interactions and mechanical properties Focuses on testing and characterisation, as well as biocompatibility Review An authoritative guide to biological interactions, mechanical properties and testing in the surface modification of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applications From the Back Cover The first volume of this two volume series is an essential guide on the use of magnesium as a degradable implant material. Due to their excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, magnesium based degradable implants provide a viable option for the permanent metallic implants. This volume focuses on the fundamental concepts of surface modification of magnesium, its biological interactions, mechanical properties and, in vitro and in vivo testing. The contents of volume 1 is organized and presented in three parts. Part one reviews the fundamental aspects of surface modification of magnesium, including surface design, opportunities, challenges and its role in revolutionizing biodegradable biomaterials. Part two addresses the biological and mechanical properties covering an in vivoapproach to the bioabsorbable behavior of magnesium alloys, mechanical integrity and, the effects of amino acids and proteins on the performance of surface modified magnesium. Part three delves in to testing and characterization, exploring the biocompatibility and effects on fatigue life alongside the primary characteristics of surface modified magnesium. The two volume series on surface modification of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applicationshas been edited by T.S.N. Sankara Narayanan, Il Song Park and Min Ho Lee, who work for the Chonbuk National University, Republic of Korea. T.S.N. Sankara Narayanan and Min Ho Lee are associated with the Department of Dental Biomaterials and Institute of Biodegradable Materials, Institute of Oral Bioscience and BK21 Plus Project, School of Dentistry. Il Song Park is affiliated to the Division of Advanced Materials Engineering and Institute of Biodegradable Materials. This two volume series will provide systematic and thorough coverage of all major modification technologies and coating types of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applications. All chapters are written by experts in this field. It will be an essential reference point for all working in biomate