The use of bioresorbable polymers in stents, fixation devices and tissue engineering is revolutionising medicine. Both industry and academic researchers are interested in using computer modelling to replace some experiments which are costly and time consuming. This book provides readers with a comprehensive review of modelling polymers and polymeric medical devices as an alternative to practical experiments. Chapters in part one provide readers with an overview of the fundamentals of biodegradation. Part two looks at a wide range of degradation theories for bioresorbable polymers and devices. The final set of chapters look at advances in modelling biodegradation of bioresorbable polymers. This book is an essential guide to those concerned with replacing tests and experiments with modelling. Provides a comprehensive mathematical framework for computer modelling of polymers and polymeric medical devices that can significantly reduce the number of experiments needed. Reviews the fundamental methods of modelling degradation, and applies these to particular materials including amorphous bioresorbable polyesters, semicrystalline biodegradable polyesters, and composite materials made of biodegradable polyesters and triclcium phosphates INDICE: Part 1 Fundamentals of biodegradation of bioresorbable polymer devices: Introduction to bioresorbable medical devices and the need for computer modelling; Degradation pathway of bioresorbable polymer devices. Part 2 Degradation theories for bioresorbable polymers and devices: Modelling biodegradation of amorphous bioresorbable polymers; Modelling biodegradation of semicrystalline bioresorbable polymer devices; Modelling biodegradation of polymer/TCP composites devices; Degradation of mechanical properties of bioresorbable polymers. Part 3 Advanced topics in modelling biodegradation of bioresorbable polymers: Effective diffusion coefficient in degrading polymer devices; Finite element analysis of polymer device biodegradation.
- ISBN: 978-1-78242-016-3
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 254
- Fecha Publicación: 24/10/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés