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Introduction to Biomaterials. Instructors: Prof. Bikramjit Basu and Prof. Kantesh Balani, Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Kanpur.

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1083 years, 2 months

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39

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This course provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts of biomaterials science. Topics covered in this course include Introduction to basic concepts of Biomaterials Science; Salient properties of important material classes; Property requirement of biomaterials; Concept of biocompatibility; Structure and properties of biological cells and tissues; cell-material interactions and foreign body response; Assessment of biocompatibility of biomaterials, in vitro biochemical assays; In vivo testing and histocompatibility assessment; Important biometallic alloys: Ti-based, stainless steels, Co-Cr-Mo alloys; Bioinert, Bioactive and bioresorbable ceramics; Processing and properties of different bioceramic materials with emphasize on hydroxyapatite; Microstructure and properties of glass-ceramics; Biodegradable polymers; Design concept of developing new materials for bio-implant applications. (from nptel.ac.in)

Course Currilcum

  • Lecture 01 – Introduction to Basic Concepts of Biomaterials Science Unlimited
  • Lecture 02 – Manufacturing and Properties of Metals, Ceramics, Polymers and Composites Unlimited
  • Lecture 03 – Concept of Biocompatibility, Host Response, Structure Property of Biological Cell Unlimited
  • Lecture 04 – Structure and Properties and Cells, Protein and Cellular Adaptation Process Unlimited
  • Lecture 05 – Cell Communication Unlimited
  • Lecture 06 – Cell Communication (cont.) Unlimited
  • Lecture 07 – Cell Migration and Cell Division and Cell Death Unlimited
  • Lecture 08 – Cell Differentiation and Cell Death Unlimited
  • Lecture 09 – Cell Apoptosis Unlimited
  • Lecture 10 – Cell Apoptosis (cont.) Unlimited
  • Lecture 11 – Structures and Properties of Protein; Cell-Material Interaction Unlimited
  • Lecture 12 – Assessment of Biocompatibility of Biomaterials Unlimited
  • Lecture 13 – Biological Testing (Hemocompatibility, Tribological Testing) Unlimited
  • Lecture 14 – Structure and Properties of Bone, In Vivo Testing Unlimited
  • Lecture 15 – Important Biometallic Alloys Unlimited
  • Lecture 16 – Ti Alloy Unlimited
  • Lecture 17 – Co-Cr-Mo Alloys Unlimited
  • Lecture 18 – Bioceramics Unlimited
  • Lecture 19 – Processing of Bioceramics Unlimited
  • Lecture 20 – Ceramics, Bioceramics and Glasses Unlimited
  • Lecture 21 – Sintering and Mechanical Properties of Ceramics Unlimited
  • Lecture 22 – Fracture and Toughening of Ceramic Composites Unlimited
  • Lecture 23 – Development of Hydroxyapatite based Bioceramic Composites for Hard Tissue … Unlimited
  • Lecture 24 – Alternative Phosphate Material HAp-based Composites with Bactericidal Property … Unlimited
  • Lecture 25 – Electrostatic Spraying of UHMWPE-HA-CNT Biocomposite Unlimited
  • Lecture 26 – Thin Films and Coatings Unlimited
  • Lecture 27 – Thermal Spray Coatings Unlimited
  • Lecture 28 – Biocompatibility of Plasma Sprayed Carbon Nanotube Reinforced … Unlimited
  • Lecture 29 – Biocompatibility of Alumina and Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Hydroxyapatite Unlimited
  • Lecture 30 – Glass-Ceramics for Dental Restoration Applications Unlimited
  • Lecture 31 – Structure and Properties of Polymers Unlimited
  • Lecture 32 – Biodegradable Polymers Unlimited
  • Lecture 33 – Biodegradable Polymers (Types) Unlimited
  • Lecture 34 – Mechanism of Bioerosion Unlimited
  • Lecture 35 – External Field and Cell-Material Interaction Unlimited
  • Lecture 36 – Tissue Engineering and Wound Healing Unlimited
  • Lecture 37 – Understanding Design Concepts of Bioimplants Unlimited
  • Lecture 38 – Understanding Design Concepts of Dental-Implants (Tooth Replacement) Unlimited
  • Lecture 39 – Understanding Design Concepts of Orthopedic-Implants Unlimited