Overview
This topic discusses: Polymers for use in the body. Biomedical composites: constituents; physical properties. Problems; fracture; fatigue failure, wear. Biocompatibility. Applications of biomaterials. Artificial components in the body.
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Aims
This topic aims to introduce students to the use of biomaterials to replace and augment naturally occurring tissues within the human body.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Evaluate different implant materials and conclude where they are best used for in the body
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Evaluate the mechanical properties of biomaterials based on a stress-strain curve
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Classify biomaterials on the basis of their constituents
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Discuss the challenges of tissue engineering and 3D printing of biomaterials as joint or soft tissue replacements
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List and describe the problems that biomaterials can encounter once inserted in the body
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