Section I.2

Classes of Materials Used in Medicine

Chapter I.2.1. Introduction: The Diversity and Versatility of Biomaterials

Chapter I.2.2 Polymers

A Polyurethanes

B Silicones

C Fluorinated Biomaterials

D Acrylics

Chapter i.2.3 Metals

A Titanium and Nitinol (NiTi)

B Stainless Steels

Chapter I.2.4 Ceramics, Glasses, and Glass-Ceramics

A Natural and Synthetic Hydroxyapatites

B Alumina

Chapter I.2.5 Hydrogels

Chapter I.2.6 Degradable and Resorbable Biomaterials

Chapter I.2.7 Engineered Natural Materials

Chapter I.2.8 Pyrolytic Carbon for Long-Term Medical Implants

Chapter I.2.9 Composites

Chapter I.2.10 Non-Fouling Surfaces

Chapter I.2.11 Applications of “Smart Polymers” as Biomaterials

Chapter I.2.12 Physicochemical Surface Modification of Materials Used in Medicine

Chapter I.2.13 Surface Patterning

Chapter I.2.14 Medical Fibers and Biotextiles

Chapter I.2.15 Textured and Porous Materials

Chapter I.2.16 Electrospinning Fundamentals and Applications

Chapter I.2.17 Surface-Immobilized Biomolecules

Chapter I.2.18 Biomimetic Materials

Chapter I.2.19 Microparticles and Nanoparticles