: Stents, artificial heart valves, and vascular grafts.
: The body's effect on the material (corrosion, degradation). Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materi...
: Common for temporary fixations like bone plates and screws. : Stents, artificial heart valves, and vascular grafts
: Used for dental implants and hip replacements; highly corrosion-resistant. artificial heart valves
: Derived from seaweed; used for wound dressings and cell encapsulation. 🧪 Surface Science & Protein Adsorption
: Microcapsules that release medication at a controlled rate.