Modified Fibers with Medical and Specialty Applications

Modified Fibers with Medical and Specialty Applications

by VincentEdwards (Editor), Gisela Buschle - Diller (Editor), SteveGoheen (Editor)

Synopsis

Covers cutting edge areas of fiber design and function in an introductory format

Addresses a wide range of applications and modifications of natural and synthetic fibers for various applications

Focuses on medical applications, but not exclusively

Military and homeland security related applications

Wound dressing design and future improvements are also covered

Contains several different subjects such as magnetic fibers and electrospun fibers

$234.20

Quantity

20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Publisher: Springer
Published: 20 Feb 2006

ISBN 10: 1402037937
ISBN 13: 9781402037931

Media Reviews

From the reviews:

Modified Fibers with Medical and Specialty Applications is comprised of fourteen chapters, each of each is a valuable gem in its own right. ... it is an inviting introduction to the importance of modified fibers. The book is a useful tool for students and researchers ... . The book is also well worth the attention of many more than this audience. ... a significant service for those establishing workshops introducing current concepts in fibers, for textile undergraduate courses, as well as for professional seminars. (Current Engineering Practice, 2007)