Smart Textiles for Medicine and Healthcare

Materials, Systems and Applications

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Textiles & Polymers, Material Science
Cover of the book Smart Textiles for Medicine and Healthcare by , Elsevier Science
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781845692933
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: February 21, 2007
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781845692933
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: February 21, 2007
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Language: English

Smart or intelligent textiles are a relatively novel area of research within the textile industry with enormous potential within the healthcare industry. This book provides a unique insight into recent developments in how smart textiles are being used in the medical field.

The first part of the book assesses trends in smart medical textiles. Chapters cover topics such as wound care materials, drug-based release systems and electronic sensors for health care. The second part of the book discusses the role of smart textile in monitoring the health of particular groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly and those with particular physical disabilities.

With its distinguished editor and team of international contributors, this book provides a unique and essential reference to those concerned with intelligent textiles in healthcare.

  • Unlocks the significant potential of smart textiles within the healthcare industry
  • Provides a unique insight into recent developments in this exciting field
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Smart or intelligent textiles are a relatively novel area of research within the textile industry with enormous potential within the healthcare industry. This book provides a unique insight into recent developments in how smart textiles are being used in the medical field.

The first part of the book assesses trends in smart medical textiles. Chapters cover topics such as wound care materials, drug-based release systems and electronic sensors for health care. The second part of the book discusses the role of smart textile in monitoring the health of particular groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly and those with particular physical disabilities.

With its distinguished editor and team of international contributors, this book provides a unique and essential reference to those concerned with intelligent textiles in healthcare.

More books from Elsevier Science

Cover of the book Sugar Trading Manual by
Cover of the book Advances in Immunology by
Cover of the book Early Development in Neurogenetic Disorders by
Cover of the book Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting by
Cover of the book Isotope Geochemistry by
Cover of the book Joint Source-Channel Decoding by
Cover of the book Illustrated Toxicology by
Cover of the book Bioconjugate Techniques by
Cover of the book Nucleic Acid Sensing and Immunity, Part A by
Cover of the book Forensic Biology by
Cover of the book Philosophy of Economics by
Cover of the book Basic Methods in Molecular Biology by
Cover of the book Fundamentals of Discrete Element Methods for Rock Engineering: Theory and Applications by
Cover of the book Computational Network Science by
Cover of the book Imagine Your Library's Future by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy