Materials Science of Polymers

Polymers have been around us in the natural world from the very beginning (e.g., cellulose, starch, and natural rubber). Polymer materials are effective material that have rapidly increased in biological applications. Polymer materials possess an array of unique properties that make them useful in a wide range of biomaterial applications, such as orthopedics, dental, hard and soft tissue replacements, and cardiovascular systems. This book deals with the basic principles of polymer science, shows how polymer materials can be specifically designed to meet the needs of biomaterials, and provides examples of how this class of materials is currently used in medical applications.

Print ISBN: 9781682518229 | $160 | 2022 | Hardcover

Subject: Engineering and Technology

Editor: Mirian Pateiro

Mirian Pateiro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nanotechnology. He has received PhD in Nanotechnology. He has research and teaching experience in nanomaterials, sensors, photovoltaics, and supercapacitors. He has been leading and working on several research projects. He has contributed to several research articles, and book chapters.