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Introduction to Biomaterials

Introduction to Biomaterials

Introduction to Biomaterials

Basic Theory with Engineering Applications
2nd Edition
C. Mauli Agrawal, University of Missouri, Kansas City
Joo L. Ong, University of Texas, San Antonio
Mark R. Appleford, University of Texas, San Antonio
Gopinath Mani, Abbott
December 2025
Not yet published - available from December 2025
Hardback
9781108841399
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$84.99
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Hardback

    Gopinath Mani is the Senior Scientist to Staff Scientist at Abbott, focusing on surface modification and characterization of biomaterials, nanomaterials and nanomedicine, biodegradable metals and drug delivery systems. He is the Program Chair for the Surface Characterization and Modification Special Interest Group of the Society for Biomaterials, a co-Chair for the 2019 Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting, and has developed and taught numerous graduate-level programs in biomaterials engineering.

    • Scientific fundamentals are directly related to their practical applications in biomaterials engineering, equipping students with a balanced, broadly relevant understanding of the field
    • Boxed historical asides and anecdotes add color to the text, providing insight without detracting from the key messages
    • Packed with pedagogical features such as learning goals, clear and concise chapter summaries, practical examples, suggested further reading, and problems for solution

    Product details

    December 2025
    Hardback
    9781108841399
    523 pages
    254 × 178 mm
    Not yet published - available from December 2025

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Basic properties of materials
    • 3. Metals: structure and properties
    • 4. Polymers
    • 5. Ceramics
    • 6. Natural biomaterials
    • 7. Surface modification
    • 8. Characterization of biomaterials
    • 9. Biological systems
    • 10. Protein chemistry and interactions
    • 11. Cell-biomaterial interactions
    • 12. Host responses to biomaterials
    • 13. Biocompatibility testing
    • 14. Tissue engineering
    • 15. Drug delivery systems
    • 16. Sterilization of biomedical implants
    • 17. Clinical applications
    • Index.
      Authors
    • C. Mauli Agrawal , University of Missouri, Kansas City

      C. M. Agrawal is the Chancellor of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His research specializes in the area of orthopedic and cardiovascular biomaterials/implants. During his professional career, he has authored more than 300 scientific publications, 18 patents and has served on the editorial boards of various scientific journals. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, a Fellow of the Biomaterials Science and Engineering, a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.

    • Joo L. Ong , University of Texas, San Antonio

      Joo L. Ong is the Senior Associate Dean of Administration and Graduate Studies and the USAA Foundation Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His research focuses on modification and characterization of biomaterials surfaces for dental and orthopaedic applications, tissue engineering ceramic scaffolds, protein-biomaterial interactions, and bone-biomaterial interactions. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research – Part B, a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, a Fellow of the Biomaterials Science and Engineering, and a Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society.

    • Mark R. Appleford , University of Texas, San Antonio

      Mark R. Appleford is the Associate Vice Provost – Undergraduate Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio and an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His research focuses on tissue-biomaterial interactions, cellular engineering, reconstructive tissue engineering, and biocompatibility.

    • Gopinath Mani , Abbott

      Gopinath Mani is the Senior Scientist to Staff Scientist at Abbott, focusing on surface modification and characterization of biomaterials, nanomaterials and nanomedicine, biodegradable metals and drug delivery systems. He is the Program Chair for the Surface Characterization and Modification Special Interest Group of the Society for Biomaterials, a co-Chair for the 2019 Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting, and has developed and taught numerous graduate-level programs in biomaterials engineering.