Download or read book Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Set written by Sam Zhang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Important in today's nanotechnology, biological and biomedical coatings have been studied extensively and are receiving much attention from researchers. A timely reference for both experts and newcomers, this handbook explores the latest developments in films and coatings for biological and biomedical applications. The text covers a wide array of material types, including sol-gel, bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, nanomaterials, and chitosan. It also addresses various processes for developing and implementing these coatings, including CVD and PVD, drug delivery, released-control coatings, and spectroscopy.