Subject Code: ML6L012 Name:   Biomaterials Processing and Applications L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-requisite(s): None
Surface chemistry and physics of selected metals, polymers, and ceramics, surface characterization methodology, modification of biomaterials’ surfaces, biosensors and microarrays, bulk properties of implants, acute and chronic responses to implanted biomaterials, drug delivery and tissue engineering; Property requirement of biomaterials; Concept of biocompatibility; Cell-material interactions and foreign body response; Assessment of biocompatibility of biomaterials, important biometallic alloys; Ti-based, stainless steels, Co-Cr-Mo alloys; Bio-inert, bio-active and bio-resorbable ceramics; Processing and properties of different bio-ceramic materials with emphasize on hydroxyapatite; Synthesis of biocompatible coatings on structural implant materials; Microstructure and properties of glass ceramics; Biodegradable polymers; Design concept of developing new materials for bio-implant applications.

Texts / Reference Books:
  1. TeohSwee Hin Engineering Materials For Biomedical Applications (Biomaterials Engineering and Processing Series