Advances in biomedical sciences and engineering [electronic resource] /
S C Tjong.
- Sharjah : Bentham Science Publishers, 2010.
- 1 online resource (327 p.)
This authoritative reference provides update information on the fundamental aspects and applications of biomaterials and biomedical sciences. It includes nickel-titanium alloys with superelasticity and shape memory effect, bioactive bone cement for orthopedic applications, and new research trends in polymer nanocomposites. This e-book also describes the response of cells to ionizing radiation such as DNA damage responses in zebrafish.