Springer Biomedical Applications 2012
Preface
Research in electrochemical science and technology has brought about tremendous achievements. Beyond the traditional applications in electronics, energy devices, aerospace, and automotive areas, developments in electrochemistry are very important for many practical
biomedical applications. In particular, developments related to medical devices, implants, sensors, antimicrobially active materials, drug delivery systems, etc. have signi fi cantly advanced in the past few decades.
The aim of this volume of Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry is to review the electrochemical aspects of the latest developments of various materials used in biomedical applications.
Competent scientists/researchers in their respective fi elds from all around the world were invited to write this volume. In Chapter 1 , by Ingrid Milošev, properties of CoCrMo alloy for biomedical applications are thoroughly analyzed. This alloy is one of the most important alloys used in orthopedic and dental implantology, due to its hardness, high wear resistance, and superior corrosion resistance under physiological conditions. The chapter discusses the electrochemical characterization of CoCrMo alloy under various
conditions simulating physiological circumstances, and results
in vitro and in vivo obtained thus far are critically evaluated. In addition,
Milošev discusses in detail the tribocorrosion behavior of CoCrMo alloys,
which is of tremendous signi fi cance for orthopedic implants. It is believed
that this chapter will bring to the readers basic concepts and open a new window
for future directions related to the biomedical applications of CoCrMo alloys.
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Preface
Research in electrochemical science and technology has brought about tremendous achievements. Beyond the traditional applications in electronics, energy devices, aerospace, and automotive areas, developments in electrochemistry are very important for many practical
biomedical applications. In particular, developments related to medical devices, implants, sensors, antimicrobially active materials, drug delivery systems, etc. have signi fi cantly advanced in the past few decades.
The aim of this volume of Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry is to review the electrochemical aspects of the latest developments of various materials used in biomedical applications.
Competent scientists/researchers in their respective fi elds from all around the world were invited to write this volume. In Chapter 1 , by Ingrid Milošev, properties of CoCrMo alloy for biomedical applications are thoroughly analyzed. This alloy is one of the most important alloys used in orthopedic and dental implantology, due to its hardness, high wear resistance, and superior corrosion resistance under physiological conditions. The chapter discusses the electrochemical characterization of CoCrMo alloy under various
conditions simulating physiological circumstances, and results
in vitro and in vivo obtained thus far are critically evaluated. In addition,
Milošev discusses in detail the tribocorrosion behavior of CoCrMo alloys,
which is of tremendous signi fi cance for orthopedic implants. It is believed
that this chapter will bring to the readers basic concepts and open a new window
for future directions related to the biomedical applications of CoCrMo alloys.
Download
*