Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications of Electrochemistry

This volume of Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry reviews the latest developments in electrochemical science and technology related to biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. In particular, this book discusses electrochemical applications to medical devices, implants, antimicrobially active materials, and drug delivery systems. From reviews of previous volumes:

"This long-standing series continues its tradition of offering high quality reviews of established and emerging subject areas, together with the less common aspects of electrochemical science... [and]... deserves a place in electrochemistry libraries and should prove useful to electrochemists and related workers."

-Chemistry and Industry

"Continues the valuable service that has been rendered by the Modern Aspects series."

-Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry

"Will definitely be of much use to researchers in the field of electrochemistry. . . . The editors of this well-produced volume deserve all appreciation for maintaining the excellent standard of the series."

-Bulletin of Electrochemistry

"Extremely well-referenced and very readable.... Maintains the overall high standards of the series."

-Journal of the American Chemical Society

Auteur
Dr. Stojan Djoki obtained his BSc degree in chemical engineering/analytical chemistry from University of Belgrade. He holds an MSc in electrochemical energy conversion and a PhD in electrochemistry/materials science from the University of Belgrade. At the University of Ottawa, as a Research Fellow, he has worked in the field of molten salts electrochemistry. Dr. Djoki has published more than 80 papers including seven chapters in Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry, and coauthored a book Fundamental Aspects of Electrometallurgy. In addition he has edited four volumes of Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry. He holds eight US patents. Dr. Djoki is an active member of the Electrochemical Society and he has successfully organized and chaired several international symposiums. He is as well registered Professional Engineer with the APEGA. Stojan's professional experience covers both industrial and academic environments within Europe and North America in the fields of electrochemistry, electrometallurgy, polymeric composite materials, biomaterials, materials science and analytical chemistry. Dr. Djoki has developed several processes and materials which are currently used in industry worldwide. His current interests include electroless and electrodeposition, kinetics, disinfectants, electronics materials and biomaterials used as infection resistant surfaces or in immunodiagnostics. Currently, Dr. Djoki is the Director of Elchem Consulting Ltd. and an Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta.

Contenu

Surface Treatments of titanium with antibacterial agents for implant applications.- Contribution to the Recent Advances in Electrochemical Analysis of Pharmaceuticals.- Anodisation and sol gel coatings as surface modification to promote osseointegration in metallic prosthesis.- Electrochemical production of polymer hydrogels with silver nanoparticles for medical applications as wound dressings and soft tissue implants.- Biocompatible hydroxyaoatite based composite coatings obtained by electrophoretic deposition for medial applications as hard tissue implants.