Biomedical Engineering, Trends in Materials Science

Anthony N. Laskovski

Biomedical Engineering, Trends in Materials Science - IntechOpen 2011 - 1 electronic resource (576 p.)

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Rapid technological developments in the last century have brought the field of biomedical engineering into a totally new realm. Breakthroughs in materials science, imaging, electronics and, more recently, the information age have improved our understanding of the human body. As a result, the field of biomedical engineering is thriving, with innovations that aim to improve the quality and reduce the cost of medical care. This book is the second in a series of three that will present recent trends in biomedical engineering, with a particular focus on materials science in biomedical engineering, including developments in alloys, nanomaterials and polymer technologies.


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English

992 9789533075136

10.5772/992 doi

Biomedical Engineering Engineering Biotechnology Physical Sciences Engineering and Technology