ABSTRACT

Successful biofunctional surface engineering will determine the future of medical devices such as orthopedic implants, stents, catheters, vaccine scaffolds, wound dressings, and extracorporeal circulation devices. Moreover, the biosensor and diagnostic chip technology will evolve rapidly due to the growing medical need for personalized medicine. A

chapter 5|50 pages

- Surface Characteristics and Biofilms

chapter 6|70 pages

- Antimicrobial Implant Coating

chapter 12|24 pages

- Circulating Tumor Cell: Trapping Devices