During their service life, most biomaterials and medical implants are vulnerable to tribological damage. In addition, the environments in which they are placed are often corrosive. The combination of triobology, corrosion and the biological environment has been named 'bio-tribocorrosion'. Understanding this complex phenomenon is critical to improving the design and service life of medical implants. This important book reviews recent key research in this area.

After an introduction to the topography of bio-tribocorrosion, Part one discusses different types of tribocorrosion including...

From devastating natural disasters to deadly highway accidents, tragedies occur daily. Is God really in control? Bridges answers that question positively, offering comfort and hope by exploring the greater purposes and Person of God.