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Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications of Electrochemistry

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  • © 2016

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Editors:
  1. Stojan Djokić

    1. Elchem Consulting Ltd., Edmonton, Canada

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  • Covers the applications of Electrochemistry to Biomedicine
  • Covers the applications of Electrochemistry to Pharmaceutics
  • Reviews developments related to various materials used in medical devices and implants
  • Provides new concepts for future practical biomedical applications of electrochemistry
  • Discusses the feasibility of biodegradable implants
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry (MAOE, volume 60)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Surface Treatments of Titanium with Antibacterial Agents for Implant Applications

    • Ingrid Milošev
    Pages 1-87

  3. Contribution to the Recent Advances in Electrochemical Analysis of Pharmaceuticals

    • Milka L. Avramov Ivić, Slobodan D. Petrović, Dušan Ž. Mijin
    Pages 89-195

  4. Anodisation and Sol–Gel Coatings as Surface Modification to Promote Osseointegration in Metallic Prosthesis

    • Silvia Cere, Andrea Gomez Sanchez, Josefina Ballarre
    Pages 197-265

  5. Electrochemical Production of Polymer Hydrogels with Silver Nanoparticles for Medical Applications as Wound Dressings and Soft Tissue Implants

    • Vesna B. Mišković-Stanković
    Pages 267-375

  6. Biocompatible Hydroxyapatite-Based Composite Coatings Obtained by Electrophoretic Deposition for Medical Applications as Hard Tissue Implants

    • Vesna B. Mišković-Stanković
    Pages 377-457

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 459-463
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About this book

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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Elchem Consulting Ltd., Edmonton, Canada

    Stojan Djokić

About the editor

Dr. Stojan Djokić 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. Djokić 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. Djokić 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. Djokić 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. Djokić is the Director of Elchem Consulting Ltd. and an Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta.

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