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MY1007 BIOMATERIALS
1. METALLIC BIOMATERIALS
Introduction, Stainless Steels, Cobalt Chromium Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Dental Materials, Corrosion of Medical Implants, Manufacturing of Implants.
2. POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
Polymers used as Biomaterials, Sterilisation, Surface Modification for improving bio compatibility, biodegradable polymeric materials, Tissue derived Biomaterials, Soft Tissue Replacement, Hard Tissue Replacement, Preservation Techniques.
3. CERAMIC AND COMPOSITE BIOMATERIALS
Introduction, Bio inert Bio Ceramics, Biodegradable ceramics, Bioactive ceramics, deterioration of ceramics, manufacturing techniques, Biocompatibility and Application of Composite Biomaterials.
4. BIOMATERIAL APPLICATION OF SMART MATERIALS
Introduction, Properties, Biocompatibility, Shape Memory effect, Super Elasticity, Hysterisis, Anti – Kinking, Application with examples – Orthopedic, Dental, Surgical Instruments, Stent, Artificial Urethral Valves.
5. BIOMATERIAL CHARACTERISATION AND SELECTION
Biomaterials surface analysis, Auger Electron Spectroscopy, Scanning ion mass Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis.
Function, Biocompatibility, Material Selection for Orthopedic, Blood Contacting and Space Filling applications.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Joseph D. Bronzino, “The Bio Medical Engineering Handbook”, Vol.I, CRC Press, 2000.
2. Mel Schwartz, “ Encyclopedia of Smart Materials”, Vol. I, John Wiley and Sons, USA, 2002.
REFERENCES
1. Myer Kutz, “Handbook of Material Selection”, John Wiley and Sons, USA, 2002.
2. Andreas F Von Recum. “Handbook of Evolution of Biomaterials”, 2nd Edition, Taylor and Francis, 1999.
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| Author: Vidya 23 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 2 |
useful article
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| Author: Chithra 24 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 |
nice information
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