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Substance engineered for biological medical use

A biomaterial is a substance that has been engineered to interact with biological systems for a medical purpose – either a therapeutic or a diagnostic one. The corresponding field of study is called biomaterials science or biomaterials engineering. It has experienced steady growth over its history, with many companies investing large amounts of money into the development of new products. Biomaterials science encompasses elements of medicine, biology, chemistry, tissue engineering and materials science. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: BiomaterialA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: A review of current advancements for wound healing: Biomaterial applications and medical devicesInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Biomaterials scienceThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Porosity of 3D biomaterial scaffolds and osteogenesisCited 6,131 times
  5. Go sideways: Surface modification of biomaterials with proteinsA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: BioceramicA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun A nonviable, biocompatible material used in a medical device, intended to interact with biological systems or to evaluate, treat, augment, or replace any tissue, organ, or function of the body.

🗂️ The subject at a glance

  1. Introduction
  2. Bioactivity
  3. Self-assembly
  4. Structural hierarchy
  5. Applications
  6. Properties
  7. Structure
  8. Natural biomaterials

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

🆕 Influential since 2022

📚 Books worth reading

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