@article{461929,
      recid = {461929},
      author = {Textor, Marcus. and Grandin, H. Michelle.},
      title = {Intelligent surfaces in biotechnology scientific and  engineering concepts, enabling technologies, and  translation to bio-oriented applications / [electronic  resource] :},
      publisher = {John Wiley & Sons,},
      address = {Hoboken, N.J. :},
      pages = {xxv, 400 p.},
      year = {2012},
      abstract = {"This resource gives a comprehensive overview of surface  modifications for applications in biotechnology using  intelligent coatings. The coverage includes chemical  properties, characterization methods, coating techniques,  state-of-the-art examples, and an outlook on the promising  future of this technology. It enables the interested  materials scientist, chemist, or engineer to gain a  comprehensive overview of the field, highlighting  applications, with each chapter written by an expert in  that particular area. Applications covered include tissue  engineering, biotribology, drug targeting and delivery,  wound healing, biosensors, nanopatterning, and bioinspired  design of new smart materials and surfaces"--},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/461929},
}