During the lectures the students are expected to gain understanding of the fundamental requirements for metallic biomaterials and coatings, their properties and the mechanism of damage that can involve corrosion, wear or fatigue degradation.
A basic knowledge of metallic materials and coatings used for biomedical applications is provided.
- Metallic alloys for implantable materials: Stainless steels, Titanium alloys, Co-Cr alloys, Magnesium alloys, Shape memory alloys, metallic foams,
- Coatings for biomaterial applications (DLC, Thermal spraying),
- Biomedical applications and mechanical properties: stiffness and hardness measurements, fatigue, wear, and corrosion resistance for bulk parts adhesion, hardness and porosity for coatings,
- Examples of wear and fatigue damage in biomedical prosthesis,
- Types of corrosion in metallic biomaterials for biomedical devices,
- Metallic alloys for orthopaedic fixations: types, mechanical properties and examples of failure,
- Fatigue resistance for high loaded prosthesis: hip, knee and shoulder,
- Biodegradable metals for biomedical products.
Lectures notes will be available on Moodle for the students enrolled for the exam.
Other books are:
• Biomaterials: An introduction, J. Park, R.S. Lakes. - 3rd ed., 2007.
• Handbook of Materials for Medical Devices, ASM International (2003)
The cours econsists in lectures and seminars made by doctors and producers of biometallic parts.
Additionally, visits to factories producing biometallic parts will be organized
Oral interview
For further information about the course please contact the professor at: annalisa.pola@unibs.it