- Docente: Joseph Lovecchio
- Credits: 6
- SSD: ING-IND/34
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Joseph Lovecchio (Modulo 1) Alberto Sensini (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Cesena
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biomedical Engineering (cod. 0946)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological and engineering properties of Biomaterials.
Specific applications of Biomaterials in various bio-medical fields.
Characterization of Biomaterials.
Course contents
Introduction
Biomaterials
- Metallic
- Ceramics
- Synthetic polymers
- Natural Polymers
3D Printing
Electrospinning
Principles of imaging for biomaterials
Mechanical properties of biomaterials
Protheses
Principles of mechanics for living tissue
Regulation and trading of biomaterials
Laboratory exercises
Seminars
Readings/Bibliography
R. Pietrabissa, Biomateriali per protesi e organi artificiali, Pàtron Editore, Bologna
G. Valdrè, U. Valdrè, Misure, CLUEB, Bologna
C. Di Bello, Biomateriali, Pàtron Editore, Bologna
A. von Recum, Handbook of Biomaterials Evaluation, Taylor & Francis, London
Teaching methods
Lessons by use of slides
Assessment methods
Oral examination
Teaching tools
Exercises and seminars
Office hours
See the website of Joseph Lovecchio
See the website of Alberto Sensini