PEEK Biomaterials Handbook (Plastics Design Library)

PEEK Biomaterials Handbook, Second Edition explores the expansion in applications in PEEK - from spinal cages, to spinal rods and disc replacements, hip and knee joint replacement, dental applications, trauma and sports medicine. New PEEK formulations have been developed incorporating hydroxyapatite, additives to combat infection, and surface grafted polymers to improve lubrication. The book also covers additive manufacturing, which has made significant inroads with PEEK in the past 5 years by introducing the prospect of patient-specific implants. Like the first edition, this updated handbook brings together experts in many different facets related to PEEK clinical performance. Useful for materials scientists and biomedical engineers, both in industry and academia, the book is a one-stop-shop for information on PEEK as a biomaterial - including in-depth coverage of materials properties and cutting-edge information on applications and combinations of the material. Presents a complete reference work covering PEEK, the leading polymer for spinal implants and a range of other biomedical applications Covers a range of new formulations and applications, including in-depth coverage of additive manufacturing of PEEK Provides a vital source of supporting information for materials selection decisions and regulatory submissions

• | Author: Steven M. Kurtz, Ph.D.
• | Publisher: William Andrew
• | Publication Date: Mar 08, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 465 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0128125241
• | ISBN-13: 9780128125243