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At the end of this course, the student can explain the different properties (potentials and limits) of non-viable biomaterials such as polymers, ceramics and metallic alloys, which are used for biomedical devices in contact with living tissue.
1. The student can evaluate the host environment and the function of a biomedical device and can define requirements for the biomaterials to be used in it.
2. The student understands the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of materials and is able to evaluate which properties deserve special attention for a particular biomedical application.
3. The student can explain how different manufacturing processes govern the material properties and understands why a particular material has been selected for a particular application.
4. The student is able to understand why a medical practitioner selects a material and is capable to propose eventually a new material.
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H00S5A : Next Generation Biomaterials
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: biomedische technologie (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2024-2025) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: materiaalkunde (programma voor industrieel ingenieurs of masters industriële wetenschappen - aanverwante richting) (Leuven) (Biomaterialen) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor industrieel ingenieurs of master industriële wetenschappen - aanverwante richting) (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2023-2024) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Postgraduate Programme in Biomedical Engineering (Leuven) 40 ects.
- Master of Biomedical Engineering (Programme for students started before 2021-2022) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven) (Chemical and Biochemical Process Engineering) 120 ects.
- Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven) (Environmental Engineering) 120 ects.
- Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven) (Product Engineering) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: materiaalkunde (Leuven) (Biomaterialen) 120 ects.
- Master of Materials Engineering (Leuven) (Biomaterials) 120 ects.
- Master of Biomedical Engineering (Programme for students started in 2021-2022 or later) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Programme for Engineering Technology Students) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen (programma voor studenten gestart in 2024-2025 of later) (Leuven) (Keuzepakket D) 180 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Biomaterials: Lecture (B-KUL-H03U4a)
Content
The first part of the course will give an overview of the host environment and define the requirements for the biomaterials to be used in it. In the next part, the specific material classes (metals, ceramics, polymers and their composites) are discussed in more detail, with special attention to specific examples of biomaterials in every material class. The course concludes with a series of seminars given by medical specialists who will focus on biomaterials used in specific clinical applications, such as reconstructive surgery, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, traumatology, abdominal surgery and dental applications.
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Study cost: More than 100 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)
Lecture notes will be provided on Toledo.
Recommended book (not mandatory):
“Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine” by William Wagner, Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, Guigen Zhang, Michael Yaszemski (eds), 4th edition, Elsevier, Published: 2020, ISBN: 978-0-12-374626-9.
Format: more information
Guest lecture