Editors and Lead Contributors ix Preface xi Biomaterials Science:A Multidisciplinary Endeavor A Histoyr of Biomaterials PART 1 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHAPTER 1 Properties of Materials 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Bulk Properties of Materials 1.3 Finite Element Analysis 1.4 Surface Properties and Surface Characterization of Materials 1.5 Role of Water in Biomaterials CHAPTER 2 Classes of Materials Used in Medicine 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Polymers 2.3 Silicone Biomaterials:History and Chemistry 2.4 Medical Fibers and Biotextiles 2.5 Hydrogels 2.6 Applications of "Smart Polymers"as Biomaterials 2.7 Bioresorbable and Bioerodible Materials 2.8 Natural Materials 2.9 Metals 2.10 Ceramics,Glasses,and Glass-Ceramics 2.11 Pyrolytic Carbon for Long-Term Medical Implants 2.12 Composties 2.13 Nonfouling Surfaces …… PART II BIOLOGY,BIOCHEMISTRY,AND MEDICINE PART III PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF BIOMATERIALS APPENDIX A Properties of Biological Fluids APPENDIX B Properties of Soft Materials APPENDIX C Chemical Compositions of Metals Used for Implants APPENDIX D The Biomaterials Literature Index