Question

What kinds of properties and functions are
necessary for Biomaterials?

Answer 1

Biomaterials are biological or synthetic substances that can be introduced into body tissues as a part of an implanted medical device or used to replace an organ, bodily functions etc.

The main requirement of a biomaterial is that it doesnot elicit an adverse reaction when placed into service.

A biomaterial should have the following functions:

• Biocompatibility
• Sterilizability
• Bioinert
• bio functionality

The kind of necessary properties of biomaterial includes:

• Mechanical properties
• Thermal properties
• Optical properties
• Electrical properties
• Surface properties

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