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Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Course Code:

ΝΜΒ.504

Semester:

Undergraduate Courses

Specialization Category:

ΜΕΥ

Course Hours:

4+2

ECTS:

6

Eclass Link:

https://eclass.uniwa.gr/courses/201/

Eclass Lab Link:

https://eclass.uniwa.gr/courses/200/


Course Outline

  • Introduction to the fields of biomaterials and tissue engineering, historical review
  • Physicochemical properties and structure
  • Crystal structures and crystal defects
  • Mechanical properties and stress/strain curves
  • Physical and chemical properties of biomaterials
  • Surface characterization methods
  • Cells and tissues, features and methods of reproduction
  • Metallic biomaterials, properties and applications
  • Ceramic biomaterials, properties and applications
  • Polymeric biomaterials, properties and applications