Biomaterials
T I H Brown
6 points * 39 hours of lectures and practical work * Irregular availability * Clayton
Objectives The student is expected to acquire a knowledge of a range of biomaterials, their properties and how they are fabricated and tested.
Synopsis Use of high-strength, rigid and flexible materials for implantation. Materials covered include metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, glasses and composites. Biocompatibility, interaction between materials used and tissues/blood. Use of medical adhesives and surface modifications including structure, properties and applications within the body. Engineering design of components, including electrode materials, discussed with emphasis on problems of corrosion, poor design and wear.
Assessment Assignment and continuous assessment: 100%
Prescribed texts
Park J B Biomaterials science and engineering Plenum, 1984
Recommended texts
Boretos J W and Eden M (eds) Contemporary biomaterials Noyes, 1984
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