Alumina Ceramics: Biomedical and Clinical Applicationsexamines the extraordinary material, Alumina, and its use in biomedicine and industry. Sections discuss the fundamentals of Alumina Ceramics, look at the various industrial applications, and examine a variety of medical applications. Readers will find this to be an invaluable and unique resource for researchers, clinical professionals, engineers, and advanced level students. Alumina ceramics are a leading biomaterial used for specialist medical applications, such as bionic implants and tissue engineering, and the only biomaterial commercially viable for use as bearings for orthopedic hip replacements. As such, this book is a timely resource on the topics discussed. Provides a unique and thorough review of Alumina ceramicsWritten by one of the world's leading experts in bioceramics and advanced industrial ceramics, especially aluminaTargeted to researchers in the materials, clinical and dental fieldsEnables the non-expert with an overview of the underlying alumina technology, major challenges, major successes and future directions | Alumina Ceramics by Andrew J. Ruys, Paperback | Indigo Chapters