Preface ........................................................ ix
List of Contributors ........................................... xi
1 Introduction to Biomaterials
Susmita Bose and Amit Bandyopadhyay
1.1 Introduction ............................................ 1
1.2 Types of Materials ...................................... 2
1.3 Biomaterials and Biocompatibility ....................... 4
1.4 Types of Biomaterials ................................... 5
1.5 Properties of Biomaterials .............................. 6
1.6 Biomaterials Characterization and Outline of this Book .. 8
1.7 Summary ................................................. 9
Suggested Further Reading ............................... 9
2 Physical and Chemical Characterization of Biomaterials
T.S. Sampath Kumar
2.1 Microstructural Characterization ....................... 11
2.2 Scanning Probe Microscopy .............................. 20
2.3 X-ray Diffraction and Scattering Methods ............... 28
2.4 FT-IR Spectroscopy ..................................... 32
2.5 DLS Techniques ......................................... 35
2.6 Contact Angle Measurements ............................. 38
2.7 Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry .......................... 41
2.8 Gas Adsorption Measurements ............................ 44
2.9 Summary ................................................ 46
References ............................................. 47
3 Mechanical Characterization of Biomaterials
Ryan K. Roeder
3.1 Introduction ........................................... 50
3.2 Fundamental Concepts ................................... 51
3.3 Specimens .............................................. 62
3.4 Application and Measurement of Load and Deformation .... 64
3.5 Environment ............................................ 91
3.6 Data Acquisition and Analysis .......................... 95
Acknowledgments ........................................ 96
References ............................................. 97
4 Surface Characterization of Biomaterials
Huaiyu Wang and Paul K. Chu
4.1 X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy ...................... 106
4.2 Auger Electron Spectroscopy ........................... 111
4.3 Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) ................ 113
4.4 Surface Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption
Ionization Mass Spectrometry .......................... 122
4.5 Infrared IR Spectroscopy .............................. 125
4.6 Raman Spectroscopy .................................... 127
4.7 Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy ..................... 131
4.8 Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy ...................... 132
4.9 Light Microscopy and Confocal Microscopy .............. 134
4.10 Scanning Electron Microscopy .......................... 135
4.11 Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy and Atomic Force
Microscopy ............................................ 144
4.12 Profilometry .......................................... 151
4.13 Contact Angle Measurement ............................. 152
4.14 Ellipsometry .......................................... 157
4.15 Conclusions ........................................... 161
References ............................................ 161
5 5.1 In Vitro Characterization of Cell—Biomaterials
Interactions
Y.M. Thasneem and Chandra P. Sharma
5.1.1 Introduction ................................... 176
5.1.2 Basics of Cell Biology ......................... 177
5.1.3 Materials for Biomedical Applications
(Biomaterials) ................................. 179
5.1.4 Cell—Nanotopography Responses on Synthetic
Substrates ..................................... 188
5.1.5 Techniques to Evaluate Cell—Material
Interactions ................................... 192
Acknowledgments ....................................... 200
References ............................................ 201
5.2 Characterization of Bacteria - Biomaterial
Interactions, from a Single Cell to Biofilms
Nehal I. Abu-Lail and Haluk Beyenal
5.2.1 Introduction ................................... 208
5.2.2 Quantification of Bacterial Interactions
with Surfaces .................................. 213
5.2.3 Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Use
in Investigations of Biological Systems ........ 215
5.2.4 Use of AFM for Quantification of Bacteria -
Biomaterial Interactions ....................... 221
5.2.5 Examples from the Literature of AFM Studies
of Bacteria - Biomaterial Interactions ......... 223
5.2.6 Characterization of Biofilms on Biomaterial
Surfaces ....................................... 235
5.2.7 Quantifying Biofilm Structure .................. 237
5.2.8 Analysis of Biofilm Images ..................... 241
5.2.9 Conclusions .................................... 242
Sources for Further Information and Advice ............ 242
Acknowledgments ....................................... 242
References ............................................ 242
6 In Vivo Characterization of Biomaterials
Samit K. Nandi and Subhasish Biswas
6.1 Introduction .......................................... 256
6.2 Ideal Characteristics of Biomaterial for in vivo
Application ........................................... 258
6.3 Animal Model in Orthopaedic Surgery ................... 259
6.4 Animal Models in Spinal Surgery and Characterization
of Biomaterials ....................................... 261
6.5 Characterization Parameters ........................... 263
6.6 Biodistribution Studies ............................... 284
6.7 In Vivo Characterization of Biomaterials in Soft
Tissue Surgery ........................................ 286
6.8 Summary ............................................... 290
References ............................................ 290
7 7.1 Structural and Biological Characterization of
Scaffolds
Julia Will, Rainer Detsch and Aldo R. Boccaccini
7.1.1 Introduction ................................... 299
7.1.2 Characterization of Scaffolds Morphology
and Porosity ................................... 301
7.1.3 Permeability ................................... 302
7.1.4 Mechanical Characterization of Scaffolds ....... 302
7.1.5 Biological Characterization of Scaffolds ....... 303
7.1.6 Summary ........................................ 306
References ............................................ 306
7.2 Mechanical Properties of Bioceramic Coatings on
Medical Implants
Mangal Roy, Amit Bandyopadhyay and Susmita Bose
7.2.1 Introduction ................................... 311
7.2.2 Coating Microstructure ......................... 312
7.2.3 Wear Properties ................................ 313
7.2.1 Bond Strength of Coatings ...................... 315
7.2.5 Fatigue Properties of Coatings ................. 317
7.2.6 Shear Testing of Coatings ...................... 318
7.2.7 Summary ........................................ 319
References ............................................ 319
8 Characterization of Orthopaedic Devices
Imran Khan, Malcolm Naylor and Gautam Gupta
8.1 Mechanical Testing of Orthopaedic Devices ............. 323
8.2 Tribological Testing of Joint Implants ................ 336
8.3 Metallic Coatings for Orthopaedic Devices ............. 345
References ............................................ 351
9 Characterization of Cardiovascular Implantable Devices
Ming H. Wu and Hengchu Cao
9.1 Cardiovascular System ................................. 355
9.2 Types of Cardiovascular Implantable Devices ........... 359
9.3 In Vitro Characterization of Cardiovascular
Implantable Devices ................................... 377
References ............................................ 414
Index ......................................................... 419
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