Instructors: Prof. Bikramjit Basu and Prof. Kantesh Balani, Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Kanpur.
This course provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts of biomaterials science. Topics covered in this course include Introduction to basic concepts of Biomaterials Science; Salient properties of important material classes; Property requirement of biomaterials; Concept of biocompatibility; Structure and properties of biological cells and tissues; cell-material interactions and foreign body response; Assessment of biocompatibility of biomaterials, in vitro biochemical assays; In vivo testing and histocompatibility assessment; Important biometallic alloys: Ti-based, stainless steels, Co-Cr-Mo alloys; Bioinert, Bioactive and bioresorbable ceramics; Processing and properties of different bioceramic materials with emphasize on hydroxyapatite; Microstructure and properties of glass-ceramics; Biodegradable polymers; Design concept of developing new materials for bio-implant applications.
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