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  • 1 Biomaterials

  • 1.1 Definitions

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  • When do you get FDA approval?

    A material is approved for a specific application and for a specific intended use.
  • 1.2 History of biomaterials

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  • What is an inert material?

    An inert material invokes a reaction, but are not intended to steer regeneration or steer specific responses in the body.
  • What is a degradable material

    A degradable material is a substance that can be broken down into simpler components, such as water, carbon dioxide, or other natural substances, through biological, chemical, or physical processes. 
  • What is a bioactive material?

    A bioactive material is a substance that can interact with biological systems, such as cells, tissues, or organs, to produce a specific biological response or effect.
  • 1.6 Fifth generation?

  • What is a biomedical material?

    A biomedical material is used in the body with biomedical application, so with biomedical function.
  • 1.7 Classes of biomaterials?

  • What are the classes of biomaterials?

    • Polymers & polymer properties
    • Metals
    • Ceramics & glasses
    • Carbons
    • Composites
  • 1.8 Natural polymers

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  • Where is silk composed of?

    Silk is composed of aminoacids.
  • What is the difference between cotton and silk?

    Cotton has a complex structure when you compare it to silk.
  • 1.9 Synthetic polymers

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  • What kind of synthetic polymer is nylon?

    Nylon is a polyamide
  • What kind of synthetic polymer is kevlar?

    Kevlar is a polyaramide
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