ABSTRACT

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 synthesis of haemodialysis membranes along with illustration of a complete indigenous, low cost technology for spinning of haemodialysis fibres. Well illustrated description of instruments used for membrane characterization and biomedical engineering is also provided at suitable junctures to effectively present the concept including worked out examples. Present title can be a good textbook as well as a research material for membrane as well as biomedical engineering curricula and provides coverage for appropriate undergraduate and graduate students interested in hemodialysis membranes.

chapter 1|12 pages

Kidney Function and Uremia

chapter 2|28 pages

Evolution of Hemodialysis Technology

chapter 3|12 pages

Biocompatibility and Biomaterials

chapter 5|48 pages

Spinning of Dialysis Grade Membranes

chapter 6|26 pages

Postprocessing of Dialysis Membranes

chapter 7|26 pages

Mathematical Modeling of Dialysis

chapter 9|8 pages

Conclusion: Future Trends and Scope