Biomedical Applications of Polyurethanes (Tissue Engineering Intelligence Unit) [Hardcover]

Patrick Vermette (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 21, 2001 | ISBN-10: 158706023X | ISBN-13: 978-1587060236

The authors of this book discuss polyurethanes used in a variety of biomedical applications. Polyurethanes form a large family of polymeric materials with an enormous diversity of chemical compositions and properties The wide range of properties that can be achieved with polyurethane chemistry has attracted the attention of developers of biomedical devices who see promise in the mechanical flexibility of these materials combined with their high tear strength.

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About the Author

Patrick Vermette,
Hans J. Griesser,
CSIRO Molecular Science,
Clayton, Australia ,
The University of New South Wales,
Sydney, Australia ,

GaŽtan Laroche,
Robert Guidoin,
Institut des BiomatŽriaux du QuŽbec,
H(tm)pital St-Franois d'Assise,
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de QuŽbec,
QuŽbec, Canada

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Landes Bioscience (August 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158706023X
• ISBN-13: 978-1587060236
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,739,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)