A review on parameters affecting properties of biomaterial SS 316L
Chintan Morsiya
Abstract
Biomaterials are synthetic and natural materials that restore or replace the part of the body to improve human health by functioning the natural living tissue or organ. It should be biocompatible, biodegradable or bioabsorbable depends on the application. Biomaterials could be metal, polymer and ceramic or combination of these. This paper reviews all types of biomaterials and their particular application mainly focusing on metallic materials. Metallic materials mostly used are Titanium alloys, Co-Cr alloys and stainless steel alloys. Presently Stainless steel 316L is widely used and the effect of a different parameters such as manufacturing process, composition, heat treatments and surface treatment on biocompatibility of stainless steel 316L are discussed in detail.