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Given the widespread use of polymers in medical devices, the
durability and reliability of this material in use is an area of
critical importance. Durability and reliability of medical polymers
reviews the performance of both bioresorbable and non-bioresorbable
medical polymers.
Part one provides a review of the types and properties of
bioresorbable medical polymers. The effect of molecular structure
on properties is discussed, along with the processing of
bioresorbable and other polymers for medical applications.
Transport phenomena and the degradation of bioresorbable medical
polymers are reviewed, before an exploration of synthetic
bioresorbable polymers and their use in orthopaedic tissue
regeneration. Part two goes on to explore the durability and
reliability of non-bioresorbable medical polymers, and wear
processes in polymer implants and ageing processes of biomedical
polymers in the body are discussed in depth, before an
investigation into manufacturing defects and the failure of
synthetic polymeric medical devices.
With its distinguished editors and international team of expert
contributors, Durability and reliability of medical polymers is an
essential tool for all materials scientists, researchers and
engineers involved in the design, development and application of
medical polymers, whilst also providing a helpful overview of the
subject for biologists, chemist and clinicians.
Comprehensively examines the performance of both bioresorbable and
non-bioresorbable medical polymersDiscusses the processing of
bioresorbable and other polymers for medical applications, before
reviewing the degradation of bioresorbable medical polymersExplores
the durability and reliability of non-bioresorbable medical
polymers and discusses wear processes in polymer implants and
ageing processes of biomedical polymers in the body
In this innovative new book of poetry Mike Jenkins continues his
life-long obsession with the history and fate of Wales, embodied,
in this instance by both the glories of the landscape and the
depredations suffered by the old industrial valleys in their years
of decline. In contrast, his career in teaching left him with a
sense of optimism about young people, about the prospect of change
and with an eagerness to embrace changing times. These poems, like
his prize-winning short stories, are full of colourful characters,
dialogue, and incident. His sensitive awareness of the natural
world, or what is available of the natural world in an urban
context, is also frequently poingnant. Author of seven previous
poetry collections for Seren he has also published a novel 'The
Fugitive Three', published by (Cinnamon Press 2008) and a
collection of short fiction 'Child of Dust' (Gomer). He has also
published work for children, two novellas called 'Barbsmashive' and
the latest 'The Climbing Tree' (both Pont) and a collection of
poetry - 'Poems for Underage Thinkers' (pont).
Plastics: Microstructure and Applications is a key text for senior
students studying the science and engineering of plastics materials
(or polymers) and will serve as a valuable introduction to the
fundamentals of polymer properties for those new to the field.
Starting from microstructure and physical properties, the book
covers the mechanical, chemical, transport and electrical
properties of plastics materials and also deals in detail with
wider issues that today's engineers and materials scientists need,
such as manufacturing processes and the design of plastics
products. A thorough revision of the book for this 4th edition
reflects advances in the field by including more detailed
discussion of characterization techniques, crystallization and
molecular structure, thermoplastic composites, 3D printing and
electrical properties of plastics. The chapter on materials and
shape selection covers sustainability, life cycle analysis and
waste disposal considerations for plastics materials.
Improvements in materials technology have made a significant impact
on sporting performance in recent years. Advanced materials and
novel processing methods have enabled the development of new types
of equipment with enhanced properties, as well as improving the
overall design of sporting goods. The interdependence between
material technology and design, and its impact on many of the most
popular sports, is reviewed in this book.
Materials in sports equipment presents the latest research, from a
distinguished panel of international contributors, into the
chemical structure and composition, microstructure and material
processing of the various materials used in a wide range of sports.
The relationship between performance and design is examined in
detail for each sport covered.
Part one concentrates on the general use of materials in sports.
Here, the reader is given a broad insight into the overall
influence of materials in sports, and the significance of material
processing and design. Part two focuses on showing how individual
sports have benefited from recent improvements in material
technology. It also analyses the way in which improvements in our
understanding of biomechanics and the engineering aspects of sports
equipment performance have influenced materials and design. Sports
whose equipment is considered in detail include: golf, tennis,
cycling, mountaineering, skiing, cricket and paralympic sports. The
overall aim of the book is to make the reader aware of the
interaction between the type of material, its selection, processing
and surface treatment, and show how this process underpins the
performance of the final sporting product.
It is essential reading for all materials scientists and
researchers working in this rapidly developing field.
A major handbook on materials in sportsPractical guide to material
selection and processing for equipment used in many popular
sportsShows how material characteristics affect design and
performance
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