Biomaterials A Tantalus Experience /

Replacement of a failing hip joint or other defective organs in the human body by artificial <U+0018>spare parts<U+0019> has significantly improved our quality of life. These spare parts have to meet a wide spectrum of mechanical, chemical and design requirements. In this book, the prop...

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Main Authors: Helsen, Jozef A. (Author), Missirlis, Yannis. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2010.
Series:Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering,
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Online Access:https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-12532-4
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