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Biomaterials Science by Buddy D. Ratner (Editor); Allan S. Hoffman (Editor); Frederick J. Schoen (Editor); Jack E. Lemons (Editor)
ISBN: 9780123746269
Publication Date: 2012-12-12
This book is a well-known text on all aspects of biomaterials science.
Contemporary Biomaterials by John W. Boretos (Editor); Murray Eden (Editor)
ISBN: 0815509804
Publication Date: 1984-10-01
This book distinguishes between biomaterials for clinical use and medical devices or components of devices.
Engineering Materials for Biomedical Applications by Teoh Swee Hin (Editor)
ISBN: 9812560610
Publication Date: 2004-10-01
This book provides a basic understanding of the engineering and processing aspects of biomaterials used in medical applications.

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