HEMODIALYSIS MEMBRANES

Features • Presents a very thorough discussion of membrane technology in the context of hemodialysis • Describes mathematical models in predicting hemodialysis performance/hemodialysis • Connects the process to the material of construction for the process • Provides basic fundamental level concepts of membranes, instruments through simple worked-out examples • Guide to understanding and developing membranes for biomedical applications Summary Book initiates with introductory material to hemodialysis technology and its historical evolution and later on divulging into the field of biomaterials. With this background, the book discusses selection criteria of a suitable biomaterial for the synthesis of hemodialysis membranes along with an illustration of a complete indigenous, low-cost technology for spinning hemodialysis fibers. Well illustrated description of instruments used for membrane characterization and biomedical engineering is also provided at suitable junctures to effectively pr