Biomaterials

11B2305

Bachelor

German

5.0

only summer term

1 semester

Technical materials made of metal or ceramic can function as biomaterials and can be further developed with regard to the requirements for integration into the living organism. In this course, students learn about the requirements for biomaterials for different indications and the challenges that need to be overcome in the further development of these materials in the field of life sciences.

Biomaterials in the field of life science

1 Definitions of biomaterials and examples (bioinert, bioactive, biocompatible)

2 Crystalline biomaterials in application
2.1 Metallic biomaterials (e.g. shape memory alloys Ni-Ti; corrosion-resistant surgical steels, titanium alloys, CoCr-based, magnesium alloys)
2.1.1 Requirements and profile
2.1.2 Manufacturing technologies
2.1.3 Influenceable material parameters and property control
2.1.4 Practical examples in the application

2.2 Ceramic/glass-ceramic biomaterials (active and passive bioceramics and glass-ceramics; e.g: Hydoxyapatite - generally calcium phosphates and oxide ceramics)
2.2.1 Requirements
2.2.2 Manufacturing technologies

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Oral presentation, with written elaboration or
• Written examination

The examiners choose the type of examination from the options provided and inform the students at the beginning of the semester.

• Presentation: 20-minute presentation; accompanying paper of 5–10 pages. The presentation may be completed as a group assignment.
• Written examination: see the applicable study regulations.

Recommended prior knowledge in the areas of materials technology: metallurgy, glass and ceramics and basic knowledge of chemistry.

Students who would like to refresh their knowledge and skills before starting the module are recommended to read the following basic literature:

Bergmann, W. (2013). Werkstofftechnik 1: Struktureller Aufbau von Werkstoffen-Metallische Werkstoffe-Polymerwerkstoffe-Nichtmetallisch-anorganische Werkstoffe. Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH Co KG.

Bergmann, W., & Leyens, C. (2021). Werkstofftechnik 2: Anwendung. Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH Co KG.

Students can differentiate between the main groups and material examples of metallic and ceramic biomaterials.

Students will be able to explain various examples of materials with regard to their properties and possible applications.

Students can make recommendations for the selection of materials for specific indications and reflect on the properties required for specific applications.

Students can present the results of their work on current developments in the field of biomaterials in a clearly structured form.

• Neunzehn, Jörg

• Neunzehn, Jörg