This book focusses on the development of biomedical membranes and their applications for (bio)artificial organs. It covers the state of art and main challenges

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Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes: Membrane Applications in Artificial Organs and Tissue Engineering reports on membrane applications i

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