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Surface Engineering of Polymeric Biomaterials
Author
Todorka G. Vladkova
Biomaterials work in contact with living matter and this gives a number of specific requirements for their surface properties, such
as bioinertness or bioactivity, anti-biofouling, and so on. Surface engineering based on physical, chemical, physical-chemical,
biochemical or biological principles is important for the preparation of biomaterials with the desired biocontact properties.
This book helps the reader gain the knowledge to enable them to work in such a rapidly developing area, with a comprehensive
list of references given for each chapter. Strategies for tailoring the biological response through the creation of biomaterial
surfaces resistant to fouling are discussed. Methods of eliciting specific biomolecular interactions that can be further combined
with patterning techniques to engineer adhesive areas in a non-interactive background are also covered.
The theoretical basis of surface engineering for improvement of biocontact properties of polymeric biomaterials as well as the
current state-of-the-art of the surface engineering of polymeric biomaterials are presented. The book also includes information
on the most used conventional and advanced surface engineering methods.
The book is targeted at researchers, post-doctorates, graduate students, and those already working in the field of biomaterials
with a special interest in the creation of polymeric materials with improved biocontact properties via surface engineering.
PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY 2013
FORMAT: HARDBACK ISBN: 9781847356581 GB: £150 US: $250 EU: €190
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9781847356598 GB: £125 US: $205 EU: €155
FORMAT: eBOOK ISBN: 9781847356604 GB: £150 US: $250 EU: €190
Characteristics and Analysis of Non-Flammable Polymers
Author
T. R. Crompton
In recent years there has been an increasing demand for fire retardant versions of a range of plastics. Such applications are
fire retardancy in vehicles, aircraft, manned space vehicles, marine and industrial applications such as electronics and a wide
range of applications in the building industry including roofing and interior walls. Also in domestic applications such as furniture,
clothes, bedding, upholstery and electrical goods.
Fire retardancy in polymers can be achieved by either of three ways.
Firstly there are forms of polymers, such as polytetrafluoroethylene, which are intrinsically fire retardant.
The second type are rendered fire retardant by the inclusion of a suitable additive in the formulation. These include additives
based on bromine, antimony, nitrogen phosphorus and silicon. An essential requirement for fire retardant polymers used in
enclosed spaces is that they do not release any toxic products upon combustion. In this respect antinomy containing additives are
going out of favour due to the release of toxic antimony volatiles upon combustion.
Thirdly, introduction of intumescence into polymers by the introduction of suitable compounds is being increasingly used as a
means of imparting fire retardancy in polymers.
There exists a plethora of methods used to assess fire retardancy in polymers. These are discussed and summarised in this book.
The book will be of interest not only to working in industry but also to design engineers and producers in the polymer fabrication
industries.
PUBLICATION DATE: MARCH 2013
FORMAT: HARDBACK ISBN: 9781847354662 GB: £150 US: $250 EU: €190
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9781847354679 GB: £125 US: $205 EU: €155
FORMAT: eBOOK ISBN: 9781847354686 GB: £150 US: $250 EU: €190
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