Course Goals and Objective:
Introduction to degradation mechanism of different biomaterials like polymers, metals, ceramics and composites. How to analyze and monitor the biomaterials degradation.
Course Topics:
- Introduction to biomaterials degradation
- polymers
- ceramics
- metals
- composites
- degradation curve
- mechanisms of degradation
- degradations parameters
- degradation byproducts
- how to prevent degradation
- stability
- degradation application in medicine
- synthesis of biodegradable biomaterials
- degradation under control
- using of degradation curve for implants
The course aims to:
In this course, students become familiar with degradation of biomaterials.
Reading Resources:
Evaluation:
Final exam, midterm exam, project, exercise