SEMESTER IV

BIOMATERIALS & ARTIFITIAL ORGANS

AIM

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To understand the principles and biology underlying the design of implants and artificial organs

OBJECTIVE
To know about the different classes of materials used in medicine
To gain knowledge about the application of biomaterials in medicine
To understand the concept of biocompatibility and the methods of biomaterial testing
To know about the technologies of biomaterial processing, clinical trials, ethical issues and
regulatory standards.
To gain knowledge in some of the existing designs of artificial organs.
UNIT I - BIOMATERIAL PROPERTIES
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Biomaterial definition, Material characterization Mechanical, thermal, Phase diagrams, Surface
properties, Structure and properties of naturally occurring materials - Collagen, Bone, Teeth, Skin,
Causes of failure - micro cracks, crazing, fatigue. Technologies of biomaterials processing - Surface
coatings methods