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Biocompatible Materials

Type of study Follow-up Master
Language of instruction English
Code 653-3307/01
Abbreviation BiM
Course title Biocompatible Materials
Credits 5
Coordinating department Department of Materials Engineering and Recycling
Course coordinator doc. Dr. Ing. Monika Losertová

Subject syllabus

1. Introductory, overview of materials applied in biomedicine, basic characteristics of biocompatibility, history of applications.
2. Materials used in orthodoncy, orthopedics, traumatology, cardiovasculary surgery, neurosurgery and neurology.
3. Biocompatible metallic materials, aplications, categories of materials, mechanical, corrosive properties, surface treatment, anticorrosion protection.
4. Challenge of strains on the implants/living tissue interface
5. Ceramic materials and coatings used in implants
6. Materials on the base of natural or synthetic polymers, characteristics, overview of materials. Gels.
7. Composite material, mechanical and corrosive properties, surface treatment.
8. Biodegradability and bioresorbence (in relation with new knowledges)
9. New applications of nanostructured materials and materials inspired by living nature.
10. Application of active medicinal substances on the implant surfaces.

Literature

1. HIN, T. S. Biomaterials Engineering and Processing. Series-Vol.1 - Engineering Materials for Biomedical Applications. 2004. ISBN 981-256-061-0 
2. 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 
3. NIINOMI, M., et al. Development of new metallic alloys for biomedical applications. Acta Biomaterialia, 8, 2012, 3888-3903
4. 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

1. DONACHIE, M.J. Titanium. A Technical Guide. ASM International Park, Ohio 2000, ISBN 0-87170-309-2 
2. BOYER, R., et al. Materials Properties Handbook: Titanium Alloys, ASM, Materials Park, USA, 1994, s. 94–111.