Biomaterials (CHEM339)
Introduction to Biomaterials; History and Present Day Status, the Interdisciplinary Nature of Biomaterials Science. Classes of Materials used in Medicine; Polymers, Metals, Ceramics, Hydrogels, Degradable and Resorbable Materials, Composites. Basic Testing Methods of Bulk and Surface Properties of Materials. Biological Responses to Biomaterials. Biocompatibility; the Concept and Evaluation of Biocompatibility. Biodegradation; Degradation of Materials in the Biological Environment. An overview of Fundamental Applications of Biomaterials; Cardiovascular Devices, Orthopedic and Dental Implants, Opthalmologic Applications, Wound Dressings, Sutures, Medical Biosensors, Drug Delivery Systems, Tissue Engineering Systems. Ethical Issues in Biomaterials and Medical Devices.