Coatings for Biomedical Applications

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Preface</p> <p>Part I: Coating types and applications</p> <p>Chapter 1: Hydrophilic coatings for biomedical applications in and ex vivo</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 Examples of hydrophilic coatings</p> <p>1.3 Applications for hydrophilic coatings in the clinical environment (ex vivo)</p> <p>1.4 Applications for hydrophilic coatings in the clinical environment (in vivo)</p> <p>1.5 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>1.6 Sources of further information</p> <p>1.8 Appendix: list of suppliers of hydrophilic coatings for biomedical devices</p> <p>Chapter 2: Mineral coatings for orthopaedic applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction</p> <p>2.2 Important characteristics of mineral coatings</p> <p>2.3 Coating methods</p> <p>2.4 Clinical studies</p> <p>2.5 Future trends</p> <p>2.6 Sources of further information</p> <p>Chapter 3: Other commonly used biomedical coatings: pyrolytic carbon coatings</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction</p> <p>3.2 Carbon solid materials</p> <p>3.3 Carbon film coatings</p> <p>3.4 Pyrolytic carbon coatings</p> <p>3.5 Conclusion</p> <p>Chapter 4: Electrochemical surface modifications of titanium and titanium alloys for biomedical applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction</p> <p>4.2 Electrochemical treatments</p> <p>4.3 Future trends in chemical and electrochemical treatments</p> <p>4.4 Conclusions</p> <p>4.5 Acknowledgements</p> <p>4.7 Appendix: list of abbreviations</p> <p>Chapter 5: Surface preparation techniques for biomedical applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 Sonication</p> <p>5.3 Mechanical polishing</p> <p>5.4 Electropolishing</p> <p>5.5 Chemical etching</p> <p>5.6 Plasma treatment</p> <p>5.7 Priming</p> <p>5.8 Future trends</p> <p>5.9 Sources of further information</p> <p>Chapter 6: Characterisation of biomedical coatings</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction</p> <p>6.2 Surfaces, concepts and techniques</p> <p>6.3 Contact angle</p> <p>6.4 Analysis of adhesion</p> <p>6.5 Scanning probe microscopy</p> <p>6.6 Confocal microscopy</p> <p>6.7 Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy</p> <p>6.8 Spectroscopic methods</p> <p>6.9 Optical detection methods</p> <p>6.10 Neutron reflectivity</p> <p>6.11 Other techniques</p> <p>6.12 Future trends</p> <p>6.13 Sources of further information</p> <p>Part II: Case studies</p> <p>Chapter 7: Coatings for cardiovascular devices: coronary stents</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction: heart disease its treatments</p> <p>7.2 Artery structure and mechanism of restenosis</p> <p>7.3 Commercial drug-eluting stent (DES) systems</p> <p>7.4 Increased use of DES and concerns surrounding stent thrombosis</p> <p>7.5 Second generation DES systems</p> <p>7.6 Other approaches and future trends</p> <p>7.7 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 8: Coatings for cardiovascular devices: extracorporeal circuits</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Background of coatings for extracorporeal circulation</p> <p>8.2 Coatings for left-heart bypass</p> <p>8.3 Coatings for cardiopulmonary bypass</p> <p>8.4 Coatings for mechanical circulatory support</p> <p>8.5 Coatings for other devices in cardiothoracic surgery</p> <p>8.6 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 9: Surface coatings for ventricular assist devices</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction</p> <p>9.2 Ventricular assist devices (VADs)</p> <p>9.3 Hemocompatible surface coatings for VADs</p> <p>9.4 Future trends</p> <p>9.5 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 10: Orthopaedic coatings</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 History of joint replacement</p> <p>10.2 Development of joint replacement prostheses</p> <p>10.3 Development of cementless fixation</p> <p>10.4 Thermal spray coating techniques</p> <p>10.5 Coating characteristics</p> <p>10.6 Alternative coating methods</p> <p>10.7 Clinical experience</p> <p>10.8 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 11: Surface coatings in urology</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>11.1 Introduction</p> <p>11.2 Indwelling bladder catheters</p> <p>11.3 Biofilm formation on implanted urological devices</p> <p>11.4 Challenges in controlling catheter-associated urinary tract infection</p> <p>11.5 Developments in antimicrobial catheters</p> <p>11.6 The catheter encrustation problem</p> <p>11.7 Ureteric stents</p> <p>11.8 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 12: Ophthalmic coatings</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>12.1 Introduction</p> <p>12.2 Contact lenses</p> <p>12.3 Artificial cornea</p> <p>12.4 Intraocular lenses</p> <p>12.5 Other ophthalmic devices</p> <p>12.6 Conclusions</p> <p>Index</p>