Skip to main content
Skip header

Materials applied in biomedicine

Summary

Subject deals with materials used in orthodontics, orthopedics, traumatology, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery and neurology, with basic features of biocompatibility and bioactivity and with the history of applications. Materials are classified as metallic, ceramic, polymer and composite. Basic features, mechanical and corrosion properties will be discussed.

Literature

HIN, T. S. Biomaterials Engineering and Processing. Series-Vol.1 - Engineering Materials for Biomedical Applications. 2004. ISBN 981-256-061-0 
RATNER, B.D., A.S. HOFFMAN, F.J.SCHOEN a J.E. LEMONS ed. Biomaterials Science. An Introduction to Materials in Medicine. Third Edition. Elsevier Inc. 2013. ISBN 978-0-12-374626-9 
NIINOMI, M., et al. Development of new metallic alloys for biomedical applications. Acta Biomaterialia, 8, 2012, 3888-3903
GEETHA, M., et al. Ti based biomaterials, the ultimate choice for orthopaedic implants – A review. Progress in Materials Science 54, 2009, 397-425.

Advised literature

GEETHA, M., et al. Ti based biomaterials, the ultimate choice for orthopaedic implants – A review. Progress in Materials Science 54, 2009, 397-425.
DONACHIE, M.J. Titanium. A Technical Guide. ASM International Park, Ohio 2000, ISBN 0-87170-309-2 
VOORT, G.F.V., ed. ASM handbook: Metallography and microstructures. Volume 9. Materials Park: ASM International, 1985. ISBN 0-87170-015-8.
BOYER, R., et al. Materials Properties Handbook: Titanium Alloys, ASM, Materials Park, USA, 1994, s. 94–111.


Language of instruction čeština, čeština
Code 637-2018
Abbreviation MABI
Course title Materials applied in biomedicine
Coordinating department Department of Non-ferrous Metals, Refining and Recycling
Course coordinator doc. Dr. Ing. Monika Losertová