Biomedical Engineering

1. Introduction to metallic materials for biomedical use. Typical properties: biocompatibility, bioactivity, corrosion in physiological environment. 2. Mechanical properties of materials for biomedical use and their characterization. 3. Microstructure and properties of metallic materials for implants. 4. Surface treatments of materials for biomedical applications. 5. Surface modification using radiations, plasma treatments 6. Polymer coatings using surface grafting, controlled polymerization at surface, bioconjugation strategies 7. Techniques of surface patterning 8. Biomedical application of metallic materials and surfaces: metals for implants, bioactive surfaces for diagnostic devices and biosensors, non-fouling surfaces and coatings.

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- Lecture notes/slides by the instructor (available in Classroom) - Ratner B. D., Hoffman A. S., et al., “Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine”, 3rd Ed., Academic Press, 2013 - Di Bello C., Bagno A., “Biomateriali. Dalla Scienza dei Materiali alle Applicazioni Cliniche”, 2nd Ed., Patron Editore, 2016

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The oral exam will aim to verify the state of knowledge and ability of critical analysis of the topics covered during the lectures. The evaluation will be performed as follows (scores on a scale of 18-30): minimal knowledge (18-20); medium knowledge (21-23); sufficient knowledge and ability to apply it (24-25); good knowledge and ability to apply it (26-28); excellent knowledge and ability to apply it with good communication skills and critical thinking (29-30).

Lessons in classroom