Metals as Biomaterials

Abstract

Selection of materials -- Metals and implants -- Shape memory alloys -- Degradation (in vitro-in vivo corrosion) -- Surfaces, surface modification and tailoring -- Special thin organic coatings -- Adhesion of polymers -- Adhesion to ceramics -- Biological response and biocompatibility -- Tissue-implant interaction -- Cells and metals -- X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy -- Atomic force microscopy -- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy as a surface analytical technique for biomaterials -- Retrieval analysis.