Degradation of Biomaterials in Biological Environments

(Department)  Biomedical Engineering         (Division)      Biomaterials
 
 (Level and Major)   MSc and PhD         
 

Course Title                Degradation of Biomaterials in Biological Environments                              
 
Number of Credits       3             Prerequisite 


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

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