Thermal Conductivity Measurement of Biomaterials

James Baish,

James Baish

Bucknell University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

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James Baish,

James Baish

Bucknell University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

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First published: 14 April 2006

https://doi.org/10.1002/9780471740360.ebs1190

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Abstract

This chapter reviews the theory and practice of measuring the thermal conductivity of biomaterials. Particular attention is given to the special considerations that accompany measurements of soft tissues in situ. Many of these techniques are somewhat invasive in their use of small implanted thermistor probes. Others use heat sources and temperature sensors that can operate with only surface contact or with no contact whatsoever. The relative merits of the various techniques are reviewed. The relationship of the intrinsic thermal conductivity to apparent enhancements to the conductivity that develop because of blood perfusion is also presented.

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