BIOMATERIAL
BIOMATERIAL
Learning Outcomes
The students will have the ability to:
1. Analyze the suitability of the material to be used as a biomaterial.
2. Compare the performance of different biomaterials.
3. Design a strategy for modification of biomaterials for a specific application.
Contents
Fundamental of Biomaterials [14 Lectures]: Introduction to biomaterials (2 lectures), types of
biomaterials (1 lectures), processing of biomaterials (4 lectures), surface properties and surface
modification of biomaterials (3 lectures), physicochemical characterization of biomaterials (4
lectures). (offered by MM department)
Applications of Biomaterials [14 Lectures]: Biomimetic and stealth biomaterials (3 lectures), types
and applications of implants (4 lectures), biomaterials for drug delivery systems (3 lectures),
biomaterials for tissue engineering (3 lectures), regulatory affairs (1 lecture) (offered by BSBE)
Text Books
1. B. Bikramjit, Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering, Cambridge University Press (2017),
First edition.
Reference Books
1. W. R. Wagner, Shelly E. Sakiyama-Elbert, Guigen Zhang, Michael J. Yaszemski, Biomaterials
Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, Academic Press Inc (2020), 4th edition.
Self-Learning Material
1. Prof. Bikramjit Basu, IIT Kanpur, https://nptel.ac.in/courses/113/104/113104009/
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